Property Identification Codes

A landholder must register a Property Identification Code (PIC) if they intend to have cattle, pigs, sheep or goats depastured on that land. The PIC system allows for the tracing of livestock for disease and chemical residue purposes.

About PICs

A PIC is a unique eight character number assigned by Livestock Health and Pest Authorities to properties with livestock. It contains the following information:

• The first letter is ‘N’ for New South Wales.
• The second letter is a check digit that allows computers to automatically confirm that the PIC is valid and has been correctly entered.
• The next two numbers are for the Livestock Health and Pest district.
• The final four numbers make up your property number.
• Property Identification Codes are used for disease tracing purposes and to monitor chemical residue issues.
• This code also enables the property occupiers to purchase identification devices, identify the property for movement recording and enrol in industry quality assurance programs.

Obtaining a PIC

You can obtain a PIC by contacting your local Livestock Health and Pest Authority.