Moving and exporting livestock
Introduction
NT regulation update: agriculture and livestock changes
From 22 May 2025, the Agriculture Legislation Amendment Regulations 2025 came into place, amending:
- Hemp Industry Regulations 2020
- Livestock Regulations 2009
- Pastoral Land Regulations 1992
- Plant Health Regulations 2011.
Read about these changes.
If you want to import, export, or move animals within the Northern Territory (NT), you must meet the requirements of the Livestock Act 2008 and Livestock Regulations 2009:
These animals include:
- cattle and buffalo
- horses, including mules and donkeys
- sheep, goats and pigs
- alpacas, camels and llamas
- deer
- bees
- crocodiles.
There are no restrictions on moving poultry or pigeons.
This section explains the different rules and regulations and how they apply to different kinds of livestock.
You should also read how to brand and identify livestock.
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