Moving livestock to and from a show or exhibition

The showground (or event site) must have a Property Identification Code (PIC).

The event committee is responsible for reporting all movements of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs to the NLIS database within 48 hours of the livestock leaving the event, in line with QLD requirements for reporting these movements.

All livestock movements from the property of origin to the event and return must be accompanied by a movement record, completed by the person who is moving the animal. If you are an LPA-accredited producer, you must use an LPA NVD as the movement record.

The event organiser must record the details of where the animal came from, the address, where the animal is travelling after the event, animal description, date of event and when the animals arrived and left. This information is also held on a movement record (which will be an LPA NVD for LPA-accredited producers).

The showground (or event site) must have a PIC.

All livestock must be accompanied by an NVD (compulsory for all LPA-accredited producers) or alternate movement document (if the owner is not LPA-accredited). One NVD (or other movement document) can be used for both trips, provided that the destination on the form is the name of the show or event and ‘Return’ is noted on the form.

All livestock are to be fitted with an NLIS device before leaving their property to attend the event or show

The event organiser must record the livestock movement onto and off the event site in the NLIS database using the information in the NVD or other movement document. The show organiser must be supplied with the PIC that the livestock are being moved to after the show. 

View NSW NLIS guidelines for shows and sporting events.

The showground (or event site) must have a PIC

An NVD is not required to move livestock to and from the event, provided that the livestock return to the exhibitor’s property after the event. However, note that to remain accredited with LPA, you must complete an NVD for these movements. One NVD can be used for both trips, provided that the destination on the form is the name of the show or event and ‘Return’ is noted on the form.

All cattle, sheep and goats present at an agricultural show or event must be identified with an electronic NLIS device

Animals that won’t be returned home must be transferred onto the show/event PIC in the NLIS database by the event organiser, and then off this PIC to their next destination when they leave the event.

For livestock returning home after the show, a sighted transfer must be completed in the NLIS database within 48 hours of the show/event occurring by the organiser of the show/event.

View Victorian NLIS requirements for agricultural shows and livestock events.

All livestock going to and from the event must be accompanied by a NVD (compulsory for all LPA-accredited producers) or waybill.

The event organiser is responsible for completing all livestock transfers in the NLIS database for livestock moving to and from the show.

View livestock management requirements in the Australian Capital Territory.

The showground (or event site) must have a PIC

Livestock moving to and from the show must be accompanied by a plain waybill, an NVD/Waybill or a permit. If LPA-accredited, you must use an LPA NVD. When using an NVD in this instance, the livestock owner only needs to fill out one form for the journey to and from the show –provided the destination name, address, PIC is written on the document along with the date of return and words ‘and return’.

Livestock transfers in the NLIS database are the responsibility of the receiver of the stock and must be completed within 48 hours of the livestock’s arrival at the showgrounds or on return to the livestock owners’ PIC.

The event organiser must keep animal records of livestock at the show.

Read more information on Western Australia's requirements for livestock ownership, identification and movement. 

Livestock moving to and from the show must be accompanied by an NVD (compulsory for all LPA-accredited producers) or waybill.

The event organiser is responsible for completing all livestock transfers in the NLIS database for livestock moving to and from the show. These livestock transfers to and from the show only need to be completed if the event is three days or more in length.

Contact the Department of Primary Industries and Regions for more information on NLIS requirements in South Australia. 

The showground (or event site) must have a PIC

All livestock present at the show must be fitted with an electronic (RFID) NLIS device

The owner of the showground must complete the livestock transfer onto the event site in the NLIS database, for all livestock present at the show.

When livestock return home from the show, the livestock owner is responsible for completing this livestock transfer in the NLIS database.

Download the NLIS guideline for shows, rodeos and sporting events in the NT.

Showgrounds can have a PIC

All livestock going to and from the event must be accompanied by a NVD (compulsory for all LPA-accredited producers) or waybill. Generally, one NVD must be completed for the livestock movement to the show, and then a second, separate NVD must be completed for the livestock movement from the show to their next destination.

The event organiser is responsible for completing all livestock transfers in the NLIS database for livestock moving to and from the show.

Read more information on Tasmanian livestock identification requirements.