January 2006) arrive at the saleyard untagged?
The animals cannot be sold unless they are identified in accordance with state regulations. The selling agent should immediately advise the vendor that the animals are non-compliant. Operational practices differ between States. and are summarized below: In SA non compliant lots will be placarded as such and routine expiation will follow unless exceptional circumstances are involved. In Tasmania, emergency tags must be applied, or the animals returned to originating property. In Queensland, Victoria and NSW the animals may not be sold unless a post breeder tag issued for use at the Saleyard is applied before the sheep or goats are offered for sale. In WA, all sheep must be identified by a brand before movement. Possession of unbranded stock is an offence and they cannot be sold. Owners wishing to apply their own tags at the saleyard must first get a permit. The sheep cannot be sold until they are identified 25.
