Stock brand registration update
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Stock Brands office is experiencing a high demand in re-registering stock brands and processing new applications and as a result, there have been delays with some brands not being re-registered before their expiry date.
The volume of Brand registration renewals increased significantly in 2017, with renewals processed by the Department increasing from 5000 to 7000, representing a 30 per cent increase.
This partly resulted due to the transition from five to three year brand registrations under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013.
DPIRD has committed to resolve this issue by changing the mail-out of the Brand renewal form so livestock owners now receive the formeight weeks before expiry, instead of four weeks, to encourage early return and facilitate processing before their expiry date.
DPIRD has also advised owners who are in the process of selling livestock to check their registered brand on the Department’s website prior to sale, and phone the Brands office on 9780 6207 if the registration has expired.
DPIRD will re-register these Brands immediately, provided the correct documentation and payment has been received.
Under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, the Department is bound to process payments when they are received.
Confirmation the registration has been processed is only verified by checking the website or on receipt of a new PIC card, not when the funds are transferred.
To view whether a stock Brand is valid, visit the department’s home page and search for the ‘Stock Brand and PIC Register’ page.
For more information contact Robert Vassallo, Manager Animal Integrity Systems, Bunbury on +61 (0)8 9780 6203.