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The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia's system for the identification and traceability of cattle, sheep and goats. NLIS reflects Australia's commitment to biosecurity and food safety and provides us with a competitive advantage in a global market. Livestock producers need to ensure that the NLIS database for their property identification code is up-to-date. Records of livestock transfers and movements can also be part of an on-farm audit. This session will help you to stand by what you sell by: Reintroducing the NLIS database, what producers need to use it for and how to access it. Demonstrating how to...

The LPA program provides a best practice method for producers to understand their requirements to ensure safe and responsible use of chemicals. These include:  completing a property risk assessment completing a biosecurity plan storing chemicals in a secure place according to instructions on the label completing a certified chemical user’s course ensuring equipment used for applying chemicals or medicines is suitable and calibrated documenting details of all chemical use, including: product name and batch number (try taking a photo) withholding period (WHP) or export slaughter interval (ESI) (learn more about WHP and ESI requirements) treatment date treated livestock or property...

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