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When to Transfer Cattle on the NLIS Database
There are two situations where you are responsible for transferring cattle on the NLIS Database.
1.
If you bought cattle privately: if you have received cattle on to your
property, please ensure that the following correct information is
provided to the NLIS database:
- PIC where the cattle moved from.
- The PIC of your property.
- The date of movement of the cattle (you have 7 days to record this transfer)
- The NLIS identification numbers (either visual number or electronic number) for each animal that arrived.
- The National Vendor Declaration (NVD) number if available.
If
you purchased the cattle at a saleyard then the saleyard is responsible
to transfer the cattle to your property. Make sure that you provide the
saleyard with the correct PIC for your property. Cattle moving to and
from shows and sporting events should be transferred on the NLIS
Database by the show society or event organiser.
2. If you
move cattle to an agistment or lease property and you are responsible
for the management of the cattle whilst they are on the new property,
please ensure you provide the following correct information to the NLIS
Database:- PIC the cattle moved from (generally your PIC)
- PIC the cattle moved to (property code you are agisting)
- The date of movement of the cattle (you have 7 days to record this transfer)
- The NLIS identification number (either visual number or electronic number) for each animal
If
the cattle return to your property you must again provide the correct
information as detailed above to the NLIS database except the PIC the
cattle moved from and the PIC the cattle moved to will be different.
*
If you are agisting/leasing an entire property you have the option of
amalgamating the PIC of this property onto your PIC, in this case you
won't have to notify the NLIS Database of any cattle movement. For more
information please contact the Registrar of Brands (1300 368 550).
How to Provide Information to the NLIS Database
There are three different ways in which you can provide information to the NLIS Database.
1. Over the Internet
If you have access to the Internet then you can create an account for your property on the NLIS database by going to www.nlis.com.au
and clicking on "Create an account". You will need to supply your PIC
and other personal details along with an email address to correctly set
up the account. The NLIS database will issue your user name and password
within 7 days of the request.
Once you have set up your account you can transfer cattle on or off your property over the Internet.
The information can be manually typed in if you have manually read the NLIS identification of the cattle.
Alternatively
you can scan the cattle, download the information onto your computer
and then copy-paste it into the NLIS Database. If you require a scanner
they are available for hire from many Service Tasmania Shops and DPIPWE offices.
2. Fax a form to the NLIS Database
For
movements of 20 head or less the required information can be provided
by completing a form and faxing the form to the NLIS database.
The
information has to be typed in by staff at the database and any
discrepancies sorted out by contacting you. This is a time consuming
method, expensive and more prone to having errors occur.
Forms can be purchased from NLIS Database helpdesk by calling 1800 654 743.
3. Through a 3rd Party Provider
Other
people that have an account on the NLIS database can be authorised to
do the transfers of cattle for your property. You will need to contact
the NLIS database to arrange this authorisation (1800 654 743).
Agents
may also have the facility to complete the transfer on your behalf. You
will need to make arrangements with your agent if you want them to
complete the transfer on the NLIS database, as they are not responsible
for transferring the cattle unless they have moved through a saleyard.
Other
3rd parties may also be authorised to complete transfer such as Herd
Recording companies or private contractors providing this service.
Last published on:
17/09/2015 10:29 AM