Sheep and goat eID rebate scheme extended

The sheep and goat eID rebate scheme has been extended to cover nine National Livestock Identification Scheme accredited tags.

All sheep and goats born on or after January 1, 2025, in Tasmania are required to have eID tags.

From 2027, that requirement will extend to all sheep and goats.

Those who have purchased tags are eligible for $1 rebates for ear tags and $4 rebates for goat leg bands.

The rebate scheme ends on June 30.

“This Rebate Scheme was introduced by our Government to support industry as we transition to mandatory eID for sheep and goats,” Primary Industries Minister Gavin Pearce said.

“Expanding the scheme now will give our farmers a better opportunity to get stuck into eID tagging before permanent changes roll out at the beginning of 2027.”

Since 2024, around 3 million sheep and goat eID tags have been sold in Tasmania.

“The Scheme has been supported by a $2.8 million investment over two years, providing a rebate of $1 per ear tag and $4 per goat leg band,” Mr Pearce said.

“Our Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmania by backing our farmers to improve biosecurity across the state.”