EID for cattle to be introduced by Department

Financial package available for farmers who make the move

EID tags for cattle will be made available to farmers in January, 2022. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan. 

Following extensive consultation with stakeholders, the Department of Agriculture has made the decision to introduce mandatory electronic identification (EID) in the cattle herd.

EID will deliver substantial improvements in the bovine identification system for farmers, livestock marts, slaughter plants, export assembly centres and veterinarians.