Farmers

If you are in charge of cattle or deer, you will have obligations under the NAIT scheme.

NAIT obligations for cattle will be mandatory from 1 July 2012, and for deer from 1 March 2013.

Your NAIT obligations will be to:

  • tag your cattle and deer with NAIT-approved radio frequency identification device (RFID) ear tags - you can do this now
  • get your NAIT number by registering yourself and your farm or property with NAIT - you can do this now online, by phoning 0800 624 843 or by using a NAIT-accredited information provider (once they are approved). Ask your local livestock company, meat processor or rural services provider if they can help.
  • register your cattle and deer with NAIT  - you can do this from mid-2012
  • 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 start doing this from July 2012.

You can already tag your cattle and deer with NAIT-approved RFID ear tags and we will let you know in good time when you can start carrying out your other obligations.