STAFF at Agriculture Victoria are encouraging horse owners throughout the state to register their animals for a property identification code, or PIC.<\/p>\n
Registration is aimed at ensuring horses can be properly tracked, and Agriculture Victoria\u2019s manager of livestock traceability Ben Fahy said it will provide an added layer of protection during emergencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf there\u2019s a flood, fire or disease outbreak, we may need to reach out with concerns specific to your animals, or for emergency relief and recovery activities within an impacted area,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting a PIC is quick, easy, and free via the Agriculture Victoria website. All that\u2019s required is your contact details, the number of horses and the parcels of land where they\u2019re kept.\u201d<\/p>\n
PICs are eight-character codes allocated by Agriculture Victoria for tracing and are a requirement by law for every Victorian property that houses livestock, including horses.<\/p>\n
Mr Fahy said PICS are mandatory no matter what reason a horse is kept on a property.<\/p>\n
\u201cPICs are required whether you keep a horse for recreational, agricultural or competitive purposes, even for your brood mare in the paddock,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Registration for PICs can be made at the Agriculture Victoria website or by calling 1800 678 770.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
STAFF at Agriculture Victoria are encouraging horse owners throughout the state to register their animals for a property identification code, or PIC. Registration is aimed at ensuring horses can be properly tracked, and Agriculture Victoria\u2019s manager of livestock traceability Ben Fahy said it will provide an added layer of protection during emergencies. \u201cIf there\u2019s a […]<\/p>\n