Property Identification Code (PIC)
A Property Identification Code (PIC) is an eight-character code allocated by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) or an equivalent authority in each state or territory to identify a livestock-producing...
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Find out more about Property Identification Codes (PICs)
read morePICs on NVD for transporters
All NVDs have a field to record the destination property identification code (PIC) but it is important to note that it is only mandatory to fill in this field in...
read moreNLIS tips & tricks - DEC 2024
Conducting a PIC reconciliation With electronic identification (eID) set to be mandatory for all sheep and goats born post-1 January ... database. It is vital that NLIS electronic identification (eID) devices that are on your property are accurately recorded in the NLIS
read moreWhat is early warning (EW) status?
Early warning (EW) is a status within the NLIS database that is automatically assigned to a property carrying high-risk animals. It is one of several ‘property identification code (PIC)-based statuses’...
read moreLost tags? Missing livestock? How PIC reconciliations can protect your integrity
A property identification code (PIC) reconciliation is a stocktake process where the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) tags currently on your property are compared to the tags recorded on your...
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National Livestock Identification System
The NLIS system is Australia's system for the identification and traceability of cattle, sheep and goats.
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New Producers
What are your integrity requirements as a new producer?
read moreBecoming LPA-accredited
LPA accreditation is linked to a property identification code (PIC). To become LPA-accredited, first you need to register your PIC with your state department. The person responsible for livestock on...
read moreEnabling third-party access to your integrity systems
Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) and the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) accounts. Primary account holders should ensure ... a separate LPA account to be created on their Property Identification Code (PIC) (for agisting parties). Primary NLIS account
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