Why the NAIT scheme is needed
The NAIT animal identification and tracing scheme will provide reliable, up-to-date information on individual animal locations and movements.
This will enhance New Zealand's ability to respond more quickly in the event of a biosecurity threat such as a disease outbreak. A quick response will help limit the spread of disease, help maintain New Zealand's reputation in overseas markets and our ability to resume trade after a biosecurity event; safeguarding farmer income and reducing the economic impact of such an event.
Approximately 80 percent of New Zealand’s beef and venison is exported each year and meat and dairy products constitute more than 62 percent of New Zealand's total agricultural exports.
Retaining market access
Global consumers are increasingly demanding high quality and safe food. NAIT will make an important contribution in maintaining a robust, stable and responsible agricultural industry in New Zealand by enhancing our reputation for producing food to the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental responsibility.
The NAIT scheme will strengthen our biosecurity system by assuring our export markets that New Zealand can quickly and effectively manage any disease outbreak.
Enhanced biosecurity planning
NAIT will also enable New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) Biosecurity division to improve their planning and execution due to improved business intelligence about cattle and deer.
