A Department of Agriculture calf registration app that is free of charge to all herd owners has been launched by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed.

In 2019, 70% of all calves born were registered on the Department’s animal identification and movement system (AIMS) using electronically. The minister stated that the switch from paper to electronic notifications to facilitate the registration of calves was very encouraging.

The Department said the main benefits of the mobile app included:

  • App is available on most mobile devices, (phones, tablets, laptops etc).
  • Simple step-by-step process to record calf registration details.
  • App records registration details even without network coverage and can be submitted later to update records on AIMS when network coverage allows.
  • App can be used in any location, including in farm buildings while tagging calves.
  • Prompt calf registrations that speeds up processing of passports with no postage delays.

    • Herd keepers must have an agfood account to use the app.

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