With the introduction of mandatory EID Tagging requirements in sheep and goats born in Victoria from 1st January 2017 the State government has announced a subsidiary package for a limited number of dollars be made available to producers so that you can purchase equipment needed to upgrade your systems.
Here is a brief outline of what can be claimed:
| Eligible optional infrastructure | · Wand and panel readers
· Weighing equipment with EID reader fittings · Manual drafting crates with EID reader fittings · Lamb marking cradles with EID reader fittings · Software to collect and manage performance data and/or to record movements on the NLIS database · Magazine tag applicators (if included as part of an application) |
| Exclusions | · Auto-drafter
· Computers, laptops, phones and tablets · Electronic NLIS (Sheep) tags |
| Maximum funding available | Up to $3,000 |
| Level of co-funding required | Applicants must fund a minimum of 50 per cent of costs. |
| Who can apply? | Sheep and goat producers operating in Victoria. |
| Conditions of funding | Successful applicants need to report against agreed milestones. |
Below are the forms needed to apply for the subsidy – and a list from Gallagher as to the cost of each item to give you an idea.
If you have any questions or just need some assistance with an application – drop us a line!