Sheep and goat individual electronic identification (eID)
Find out how to meet your obligations for mandatory sheep and goat electronic identification (eID) and why it's being introduced.
Mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and managed goats starts in Queensland from 1 January 2025, as part of an agreed national initiative.
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About eID
Using electronic identification (eID) with sheep and goats will greatly improve the accuracy and efficiency of livestock traceability.
Financial assistance
Queensland's financial assistance to support the implementation of electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats closed on 30 June 2025.