Movement documentation

What is a movement document?

A movement document such as a Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD) or similar document must be completed by the owner or person responsible for the husbandry of the animals when they move.

It:

• records the movement of livestock
• provides the receiver with important food safety information (e.g. chemical treatment and exposure history).

Providing false or misleading information may result in prosecution or civil action from the buyer.

When a movement document is required

A movement document must be completed when cattle, sheep, goats and pigs of any age are:

• sent to an abattoir, saleyard or scale
• moved to a property with a different Property Identification Code (PIC)
• sold or given away (including as pets).

The movement document must be provided to the receiver or new owner by no later than the animals arrive.

Movement documents are not required when:

• dead animals are sent to the knackery
• animals are transported to an agricultural show or exhibition and are returned home directly after the event.

Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD)

Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) is the livestock industry’s on-farm quality assurance program.

To use LPA NVDs, producers must be LPA accredited . By signing an NVD, you declare that your practices meet LPA standards.

To access LPA NVDs:

• register with LPA
• visit the LPA website or
• call the LPA helpline on 1800 683 111.

Non-LPA movement documents

People who choose to not to be part of the LPA may use a Consignment Declaration for cattle, sheep or goats.

Some buyers may require a current edition LPA NVDas a condition of sale. A Consignment Declaration is not a current edition LPA NVD form.

Always confirm with the receiver before dispatch if a non-LPA document will be accepted.

• Victorian Sheep and Goat Consignment Declaration [PDF File - 870.5 KB]
• Victorian Sheep and Goat Consignment Declaration [MS Word Document - 42.3 KB]
• Victorian Cattle Consignment Declaration [PDF File - 85.3 KB]
• Victorian Cattle Consignment Declaration   [MS Word Document - 41.8 KB]

Movement documents for pigs

Movement documents for pigs are supplied by Australian Pork Limited through its PigPass program. They are called PigPass NVDs.

To access PigPass NVDs:

• register with PigPass, or
• call the helpline on 1800 001 458

Property Identification Codes (PICs)

A PIC is required for the property on which your animals are kept before ordering LPA NVDs.

Applying for a PIC is simple and there is no cost involved.

More information is available on the Property Identification Codes page.

How to complete an NVD

All sections must be accurately to meet industry standards.

Further information about how to complete specific NVDs can be found on the Integrity Systems website.

Which NVD edition should I use?

Many buyers require  a current edition LPA NVD or PigPass NVD.

Always check buyer requirements before dispatch.

Buying livestock: what should you receive?

Buying livestock: what should you receive?

When purchasing livestock, you must receive a movement document (e.g. LPA NVD, Consignment Declaration, or PigPass NVD).

This document:

• confirms the food safety status of the animals
• supports traceability during disease or food safety incidents.

Stock agents must provide within two business days of the sale a:

• copy of the seller’s NVD, or
• post-sale summary.

Keeping copies of your movement documents

You must keep movement documents for:

• 7 years – cattle, sheep and goats
• 2 years – pigs

These documents allow for tracking of animals.

Sellers must also keep copies of documents they issue for 7 years.