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Guide to National Sheep Identification System

This booklet explains the rules on sheep identification and movement that sheep farmers must comply with from 1 June 2019, under a revised National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).

There are 5 main elements in the National Sheep Identification System, all of which must be complied with by any person who keeps sheep. These are:

  • registration
  • identification
  • movement
  • record keeping
  • census

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National Sheep Identification System Guide
This booklet is a guide to the National Sheep Identification System.
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