Keeping and moving goats

If you want to move goats around, into or out of the Northern Territory (NT), you must follow certain rules.

To move goats:

Before you move them, remember to tag them using the National Livestock Identification System.

If you keep goats on your property, or move them into or out of the NT, you must have a property identification code (PIC). Find out how to get a PIC.

Health and management

You need good management practices to successfully farm goats in the NT.

Goats are susceptible to worms and can be resistant to worm drench treatments. An effective drenching program is essential.

For more information about raising goats in the NT, read the following agnotes:

You should also keep up to date with notifiable diseases in animals and animal health and other diseases.

Contact

For more information, contact livestock biosecurity.


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