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Identifying, moving and selling livestock

Australia leads the world with its system of livestock identification and traceability. This system, and the regulations governing the movement and sale of livestock, make our food safer and more competitive in international export markets.

Branding & earmarking livestock in Queensland
Brands and earmarks prove ownership of livestock but are not compulsory, except for cattle and pigs when they are being sold.
National Livestock Identification System (NLIS)
If you are a cattle, sheep, pig or goat producer, or work in the livestock industry, you are required to observe NLIS requirements.
Cattle ticks and tick fever
Livestock entry requirements for Queensland
A guide to regulations when transporting and selling livestock in Queensland
Cattle movements in floods and natural disasters

Page maintained by Cara McNicol
Last reviewed 19 September 2008

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