Enhancing traceability in smallstock: Processors using hook tracking
01 September 2026
Focus area: International competitiveness, Product & process integrity, Traceability & integrity systems
Program stream: Product & process integrity
Project number: 2025-1098
This project aimed to improve the adoption of livestock traceability technologies within Australian processing plants.
Through demonstrating the practical application of electronic identification (eID) and RFID hook tracking technology in a commercial processing environment, the project has strengthened industry confidence in the value of individual animal traceability and individual carcass feedback.
