South Australian livestock owners reminded to register for a PIC

Livestock owners across South Australia are being reminded to register for a Property Identification Code, or PIC, to support the state’s livestock traceability system and safeguard agriculture from disease outbreaks.

The PIC system is a vital part of biosecurity and market access, linking animals to specific properties for tracking and management.

Anyone keeping livestock – including sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, alpacas, horses, poultry and others for commercial purposes – must hold a valid PIC, regardless of whether the property is a commercial farm, hobby block, or agistment paddock.

There are no exemptions, and non-compliance may result in prosecution under the Livestock Act 1997.

Registration costs $105 and is valid for two years. Initial applications can be submitted by email, post, or at local PIRSA offices, while renewals can be completed online.

Landholders who fail to register risk fines of up to $10,000, with 40 compliance warnings already issued in the Eyre Peninsula region in July.

Animal Health Officers will be continuing compliance checks across the region throughout September, with similar audits expected in other areas.

PIRSA says timely registration ensures property owners receive updates on disease threats, control programs, and livestock events in their region.