However, the change to the Early Warning System announced by Integrity Systems, the operators of the NLIS database, now allows anyone who has access to the NLIS database to search for and see if a PIC has a status assigned to it.
It’s worth noting that it won’t be possible to see which individual animal may have a status assigned to it. However, in the overall operation of the NVD question it refers to any animals that are listed on the form.
These changes were made following a lot of industry feedback and should be seen as a way to increase transparency and certainty around cattle. For producers it’s a chance to look for and manage risks with purchasing or agisting stock. It also means greater certainty in their responses to the NVD questions.
While the ability to search and check the stats assigned to a PIC is important in determining the level of risk associated with purchasing cattle, I think its also a great way to keep abreast of your own PIC status. It doesn’t hurt to check regularly and make sure that all is in order with your own records.
For more specific details or answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please follow this link to Integrity Systems Information pages.
