Farmers
NAIT will be mandatory for cattle from 1 July 2012, and for deer from 1 March 2013.
If you are in charge of cattle or deer, you will need to:
- tag your cattle and deer with NAIT-approved radio frequency identification device (RFID) ear tags – you can do this now
- register with NAIT and get a NAIT number – you can do this now
- register your cattle and deer with NAIT – you can do this now
- record all movements of cattle or deer, off or onto your farm or property, with NAIT – you can do this from July 2012
- record all deaths, losses or exports of live cattle or deer with NAIT – you can do this from July 2012.
You can register yourself online now. Registering is straightforward and takes less than 10 minutes. To register now, click here.
You can also register yourself by using a NAIT-accredited information provider, or for help getting registered phone NAIT on 0800 624 843.
To find out more about getting a NAIT number, tagging and registering animals, when to record animal movements and other aspects of the NAIT scheme, see the NAIT user guides and fact sheets.
