Tag Rebate Scheme now open
The scheme will help owners of sheep and goats transition from the current visual device and mob-based approach to individual electronic tagging of sheep and goats, by providing a rebate on purchased tags.
Available rebates
A $1 rebate per tag on retail price (GST exclusive) of eligible eID device ear tags.
A $4 rebate per tag on retail price (GST exclusive) of eligible eID device goat leg bands, where ear tags are not suitable for particular goat breeds.
Eligible tag types
Rebates are only available on fully accredited National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) ear tags and leg bands. Refer to the Integrity Systems factsheet on its website for information on eligible eID devices.
Please Note: there are non-NLIS accredited RFID tags for sheep and goats in the market. These have not had the rigorous testing and accreditation of NLIS approved tags. Non-NLIS accredited devices are not eligible for rebates under this scheme.
Rebates apply on the following eligible eID devices over the listed periods:
Sky blue
| Year of birth 2023 breeder devices
| 1/01/2024 - 30/06/2024
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Black
| Year of birth 2024 breeder devices
| 1/01/2024 - 30/06/2025
|
White
| Year of birth 2025 breeder devices
| 1/11/2024 - 30/06/2026
|
Orange
| Year of birth 2026 breeder devices
| 1/11/2025 - 30/06/2026
|
Pink
| Post breeder devices
| 1/01/2024 - 30/06/2026
|
Yellow
| breeder devices
| 1/01/2024 - 30/06/2026
|
Rebates for tags bought between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2024
If you bought eID tags between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2024 you can apply for reimbursement.
Applications for tag reimbursement closes at 5pm 30 September 2024:
Advice to applicants
eID Tag Scheme Guidelines (PDF 123Kb)
eID Tag Talk (PDF 356Kb)
Buy discounted tags now
From 1 June 2024 eID tags will be discounted at point of sale.
To buy discounted tags:
The infographic below outlines the steps for ordering approved NLIS electronic devices for sheep and goats and includes a detailed explanation of the unique NLIS ID printed onto each eID device.