Who should use this form?

All properties that run livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs etc) should be registered with Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA). This form replaces the 'Application for Allotment of Property Identification Code' form.

Why register?

Registration of livestock will help to maintain our overseas markets and also assist in improving production efficiency by permitting better national disease control programs.

Registration means animals are identified individually or at least to their herd or flock and hence traceable, through the market chain, back to their property of origin. This is essential for control of the major infectious diseases, particularly exotic disease outbreaks such as Foot-and-Mouth disease. It is also imperative in resolving residue incidents.

Europe has already introduced birth to death traceability of livestock and is demanding trading partners adopt similar schemes.

How are animals identified?

Property Identification Code (PIC) numbers are allocated to all properties running cattle, sheep, pigs, deer, goats, alpacas and buffalo. The PIC number is used on Livestock Identification devices as the primary method of identification. However, for Pigs and Apiaries, the primary method of identification is a Brand consisting of three letters.

Currently all cattle, including calves, must be identified with an approved device bearing the registered PIC before they leave the property for sale or slaughter. This enables the source of any disease or chemical residue to be traced back to the property of origin.

You may also wish to use the PIC on the National Vendor Declaration forms. These are available for Cattle, Sheep & Lambs, Bobby Calves and Goats.

How do I apply?

To apply please complete the Livestock Registration Application form and return it to either your nearest PIRSA office or post it to the address on the front of the form. A Property Identification Code and/or Brand Certificate will be issued and information on where and how to purchase your identification devices will be sent to you.

How does Livestock Identification work? (Do I need more than one PIC?)

Producers can register multiple species with the one application provided the property identified applies to all the species and the registered owners are the same for all species.

If the registered owners are the same and the blocks of land are in the same Local Government Area or Hundred, one PIC will be allocated.

If two or more properties are owned, one application for each property may be required if the stock are run under different management systems or the properties are located in different areas.

For pig brands one brand will be issued per property and for apiaries one brand per registered owner(s) will be issued.

How long is the registration valid for?

With the introduction of the new Primary Industries Information Management System industry groups have agreed registrations will be for a two-year period, excluding apiaries which remains an annual registration.

You will be notified when re-registration is due. However, should you not re-register your registration will be cancelled with no further notification.

What if circumstances change on the property?

If the registered property described on the application form changes (i.e. if you sell part or all of the property or purchase more land) you will need to advise us. You may amend the details, or cancel your registration, at any time by completing another application. Application forms are available from 33 Flemington Street, Glenside or your local PIRSA office.

What costs are involved?

Fees are required for Livestock Registrations. Some fees are paid directly from funds collected on behalf of the respective industry. Others are payable by producers.

Payment is not required for:

• Cattle Registrations
• EU Accreditations (this requires an Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Australia Form)

Payment is required for:

• Apiary Registrations
• Artificial Breeding Centre Licences/Renewals
• Artificial Breeding Licences/Renewals (private inseminators)
• Pig Registrations
• Deer Registrations
• Brands/Earmark Registrations

Explanation of Item Numbers on the Application Form

1. Company Details
A Company is a body that has an ACN. This may be identified by Assoc., Co., Coop., Inc., Ltd, Pty Ltd or can be a body such as a Family Trust, Research Centre or High School. Please note that a Trading Name is not a Company.

2. Applicant Details
Insert here the details of anyone associated with the livestock that is run on the property, this includes Property Managers.

Roles assigned to individuals involved with the registration are Stock Owner, Manager and Company Partner. This enables us to determine what relationship each person has to the registration.

3. Primary Contact
The person nominated as Primary Contact will receive all correspondence relating to the registration(s). If running more than one livestock enterprise you may nominate a different Primary Contact for each enterprise. Please attach extra details on a separate sheet.

4. Property Name
Only complete if you have a dedicated name for your property.

5. Property Details
This information is vital and must be accurate for a correct Property Identification Code to be issued.

1. Volume/Folio numbers (Title Reference) – for example CT5432/1 or CL1234/56.
2. Valuation number – this number can be found on Council Rate or Emergency Services Levy notices.
3. Local Government Area – this is the name of the LGA or District Council the property is located in.
4. Hundred name – this is the hundred in which the property is located.
5. Section/Plan numbers – please include section numbers, blocks, pieces or lot numbers, Deposit Plan or File Plan numbers.
6. Previous owner – this is important if the property has been purchased since the last registration period and must have accurate spelling to trace the previous owner. This is the name that is recorded with the Land Titles Office.

6. Property Owner(s)
This is the name and address of owner of the property, irrespective of who owns or runs livestock on the property. This is the name that is recorded with the Land Titles Office.

7. Livestock Enterprise
The type of enterprise(s) run on the property is used for disease surveillance purposes.

Enterprise is the term used for the primary product of the livestock.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Amendment  Change to owner or property details

Cancellation  No longer require registration because have sold the property or no longer running livestock

Company  A body or corporation that has an ACN

Company Partner   Registered Owner of the livestock if a Company exists.

Hundred  Name of an area located within a District Council area

Local Government Area  Name of the area or District Council that the property is located in

Plan number  Identifies a section of land

Primary Contact  Nominated person to receive correspondence for the registration

Property  Land that is made up of one or more valuation numbers located in Local Government Areas and Hundreds

Property Identification Code (PIC)  A unique identifier of a property eg SA123456

Section number  Identifies a section of land

Stock Owner  Owner of the livestock

Trading Name  Name of business

Valuation number(s)  Identifies land. Found on Council Rate or Emergency Services Levy notices.

Volume/Folio number(s)  Title reference of the of the property