Livestock advisors

LPA accredited producers commit to carrying out specific on-farm practices to produce safe red meat that meets market expectations. LPA accreditation is also necessary to buy or use LPA NVDs. Without an LPA NVD, livestock may be rejected by a buyer or processor as most meat processors require livestock to be sourced from LPA accredited properties. 

Share these resources with your clients to help them meet their LPA requirements:

• video: how to meet LPA program requirements
• the LPA Guidebook
• the LPA Learning modules
• where to log in to your LPA account or help with logging in to your LPA account.

Do your clients want to become LPA accredited or have they received a reminder to renew their LPA accreditation? These resources may help them complete their LPA accreditation or reaccreditation:

• register your property identification code (PIC) with LPA
• use the accreditation search tool to check LPA accreditation
• renew your LPA accreditation.

Producers must keep accurate farm records to demonstrate that their on-farm practices meet LPA requirements. LPA accreditation certifies that meat has been produced safely, ethically and meets biosecurity requirements – and producers must have the evidence to demonstrate this.

You can encourage your clients to keep good farm records for LPA, as well as records for any services you may provide. The LPA record keeping templates include all details that must be recorded on-farm to meet LPA requirements.

Keep in mind that the LPA record keeping templates are not compulsory to use. If there are opportunities to incorporate record keeping for LPA in resources you already provide your clients to keep track of production or property management data, you can do so to provide more valuable support to your clients. As long as the required information for LPA is recorded and can be easily accessed in the event of an LPA audit, producers are free to choose the record keeping method that works best for them. 

• download the complete LPA record keeping booklet as an editable PDF, Excel or Word document
• step-by-step guide to uploading and storing records digitally in your LPA account
• more information about record keeping and more record keeping templates.

All LPA accredited producers – from large scale operators to hobby farmers – may be audited to check how records are maintained and how food safety, biosecurity and animal welfare management is being carried out on-farm. Help your clients be prepared by sharing the resources below:

• more information about LPA audits
• the LPA audit checklist
• factsheet: how to respond to an LPA Corrective Action Request (CAR)
• factsheet: how to submit evidence for a remote audit.

Do your clients need help navigating the NLIS database? ISC has a series of NLIS how-to guides that can help.

It is the producer’s responsibility to make sure all livestock transfers onto their property have been completed in the NLIS database. This article explains how to log in or sign up to create an NLIS account if your client needs help with accessing NLIS.

It is also the producer’s responsibility to ensure all animal leaving a PIC have an NLIS accredited device fitted to them unless an exemption or permit applies. This webpage can provide your client with advice on tagging requirements for sheep, cattle and goats.

NLIS requirements vary between each state or territory, as the NLIS system is underpinned by state and territory legislation. Encourage your clients to contact their state or territory authority to check the specific requirements for their region.

For practical tips on filling in NVDs so they are clear, correct and complete, offer your clients the following resources:

• video: how to complete the LPA NVD
• webinar recording: taking a closer look at the NVD questions
• more advice on completing the NVD from the ISC website.

eNVD is the fast, easy system for completing all livestock consignment forms digitally. Help your clients start using the eNVD system and save time when dispatching livestock with the help of the following resources:

• video: how to complete an eNVD
• tips on using the eNVD system
• find out what farm software programs include the eNVD
• provide feedback at eNVD@integritysystems.com.au.

A tip for your clients: users will receive a $30 discount on their LPA accreditation or reaccreditation fees if they choose to use the eNVD system to complete their NVDs.