Four ways to search the PIC register

Every livestock property in Australia must register with their state or territory and obtain a Property Identification Code (PIC). A PIC is also one of the three pillars of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and is required to obtain Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) accreditation.

PICs represent the physical location of livestock. This is critical to the traceability of Australia’s livestock – as every livestock movement between PICs needs to be recorded in the NLIS database and on an NVD (if LPA-accredited).

If you need to find a PIC to properly complete an NLIS transfer or fill out an NVD, you can search the national PIC register via the NLIS database in a few ways:

1. Use the NLIS database

In the NLIS database, producers can use the ‘Search the PIC register’ report to search for a specific PIC or find the details associated with a PIC, such as a property name or location. If you only have a few details, this report can help you find out more.

A. Once logged into the NLIS Database, select the species you are working with and select the report name ‘Search the PIC register’. Click Go.

B. Enter relevant information to conduct the search. Remember selecting the state where the PIC is located is a must for any search. Add in known details such as the PIC number or surname. Click Go to search.

C. Locate the PIC in the search results. For further information, view our Search the PIC Register Guide.

2. Use QuickPIC

QuickPIC is a downloadable, offline PIC search tool available via the NLIS website. Please note it must be updated once per month to ensure correct information within your offline database. QuickPIC is best used by saleyards, processors, feedlots or anyone with software systems where PIC searches occur frequently.

A. Once logged into the NLIS database, visit the Help tab.

B. Click Help Tools.

C. Click the QuickPIC Application Download button.

For a step-by-step guide to installing QuickPIC, view our NLIS QuickPIC Installation Guide.  

3. Use the eNVD web-based system 

The electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) web-based system is the faster and easier way to complete livestock consignments through your computer or tablet. 

The PIC database is directly available when completing an eNVD online – allowing you to search for necessary, up-to-date PICs with ease. 

For more information on how to complete an eNVD, visit: How-to: Create an eNVD using the web-based system | Integrity Systems 

4. Use the eNVD mobile app 

The new eNVD Livestock Consignments app is another option for completing all livestock consignment forms digitally - without a need for mobile coverage. 

When the app is installed, PICs are embedded within the app, enabling offline searches of the PIC register when completing a consignment.  

Search results are based on business name, PIC, company name or town/suburb. To search, begin typing and a series of results will appear. The more information included, the narrower the results returned. To further refine search results, tap the three lines at the right of the search bar and select from the filter options. 

For more information on using the eNVD App, visit: How to use the eNVD Livestock Consignments app