How to record animal movements
- Refer to How to upload movement record details via csv fileFor large groups of animals, we recommend that you use a csv file. You can export the animal details to a csv file from your Registered Animals page. You can export the animal details to a csv file from your Registered Animals page.
- For codes and mandatory/optional fields, refer to http://www.nait.co.nz/it-developers/ Draft CSV Specificati
All movements of cattle and deer to a different NAIT number must be recored in the NAIT system.
There are two different ways to record animal movements:
- If you have a few animals, refer to setting up a movement record manually.
- If you have a large number of animals, we recommend that you use a CSV file. Refer to how to upload movement record details via CSV file.
For codes and mandatory/optional fields to use in a CSV file, refer to the CSV Specification on the IT developers page.
Note: If you are creating movement records using CSI (Common System Interface), refer to the IT developers page.
If you need to confirm that you have received animals, please follow the instructions on how to confirm you have received animals.

