Common Questions
Bowe & Lidbury have answered some of the common burning questions our customers and clients ask us. For more information on relevant topics contact the Bowe & Lidbury team
Property Identification Codes (PIC) are fundamental to the operation of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). If you have livestock you are required by law to have a PIC for the properties on which your livestock reside. A PIC is a unique eight digit number assigned by Local Land Services and provides traceability to specific properties, which is important in the event of disease control or residue problems.
Contact your Local Land Services region or check your most recent Local Land Services rates notice (formerly Rural Lands Protection Board rates notice)
To obtain a PIC you must complete an application form and lodge it with your Local Land Services office.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT LOCAL LAND SERVICES OFFICE IN YOUR REGION.
All movements of cattle between properties must be notified to the NLIS database.
- White breeder devices are used on cattle born on that property.
- Orange post-breeder devices are used on unidentified cattle brought from another property.
Both types are available as either ear devices or rumen boluses.
NLIS DEVICES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL RURAL SUPPLIES STORE.
The Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declarations are required for any movement of stock that is to be sold to processors, saleyards or privately. Producers can obtain NVD documents through Meat & Livestock Australia Livestock Production Assurance scheme or call their hotline 1800 683 111
Bowe & Lidbury can provide you with details of stock carriers in your local area, through one of our offices or make your enquiry direct to our livestock agents.
Apart from our annual special bull sales, we are also regularly in contact with producers and can assist with all your livestock requirements. Details of quality bulls for sale can be obtained on our website.
