NLIS Sheep & Goat eID Tags

NLIS Sheep & Goat Tags

Shearwell supplies NLIS-accredited electronic identification (eID) tags for sheep and goats, tailored to your state or territory requirements.

Learn more about state eID tag incentives and discounts

Electronic identification (eID) is now the national standard for sheep and goats in Australia. From 1 January 2025, sheep and goats born in Australia must be identified with an NLIS-approved eID tag before leaving their property of birth, with full national implementation completed by 1 January 2027 (however, in Western Australia this applies to all sheep and goats from 1 July 2026). From 1 January 2027, all other sheep and goats leaving a property must be identified with an NLIS-accredited eID device before leaving the property.

We offer two NLIS-approved tag options:

• Electronic Identification (eID) Tags - Mandatory
• Visual NLIS Tags - Optional

Please note: From 1 January 2027, visual NLIS tags will no longer be NLIS-accredited under national requirements (state-specific variations may apply).

State-Based Rules and Tag Colours

NLIS requirements, tag colours and transition timelines vary by state and year of birth.

Please select your state below to ensure you order the correct NLIS-approved eID tags for your animals.

Also available at your local rural retailer.