Livestock Movement Documents

​​National vendo​​​r declarations and other movement documents

When identifiable livestock are transported or moved, a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) or other approved movement document must be completed and accompany the livestock.

National Vendor Declaration (NVD)

  • National Vendor Declarations (NVD) and electronic NVD (eNVD)​ are available to accredited members of the Livestock Production Assurance program for cattle and sheep to ensure stock attracts the best price. 

  • NVD are key to red meat traceability and market access and a pledge that the red meat has been produced safely, ethically and meets biosecurity standards.
  • For questions about Livestock Production Assured National Vendor Declaration call 1800 683 111.

Generic movement documents

  • Tasmanian General Vendor Declarations (GVDs) can be used for all livestock movements. You should check with your saleyard agent, abattoir or purchaser to see if they require the LPA NVD or the Tasmanian GVD to sell or move your livestock.

  • For movem​​ents that occur from a saleyard, a Post-Sale Summary is now permitted as an approved movement document for transporting livestock to all properties.​

Unsafe ​​cattle​​

  • Producers w​ho are unable to tag their cattle in a safe manner, must obtain a permit prior to their dispatch. Producers are now required to supply an RFID tag for each livestock being dispatched without a NLIS tag attached.

​​Earless or da​​iry goats

Producers who are unable to tag their goats due to thin, earless or vascular ears, can now obtain a permit prior to their dispatch. Producers are required to supply an RFID tag for each goat being dispatched without an NLIS tag attached. 

 Application and Permit to Dispatch Goats Without NLIS Tag Attached (PDF 168Kb)

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