All newborn lambs and kids will now need mandatory electronic identification. Image sourced from pexels
As NSW transitions to mandatory tagging, individual electronic identification (eID) is now required for all sheep and goats born from 1 January 2025 before they leave the property of their birth.
But take-up may not be moving as quickly as you might think.
While timing and cost are major factors NSW Farmers say governments have work to do to get their laws and support systems in sync around livestock identification ahead of the spring rush…