National Animal Identification System hold one or more heads of livestock including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, deer and camels, though the NLIS will not confirm ownership of livestock. The system originates from a cattle-tracing system introduced in Australia in the 1960s to help fight bovine tuberculosis. The Australian system has over 11,000,000 phantom livestock in the system that do not exist. This system costs farmers money because of the increased handling time and lost margins when tags do not match in the system resulting in lower payments to farmers. New Zealand is planning a similar National Animal Identification and Tracing system. National Animal
National Office of Animal Health Committees exist within NOAH formed from its various members, each focusing on specific animal health and welfare concerns. The principal objectives of NOAH apart from those stated in its mission statement include working as a consultative body for the UK government on matters pertaining to animal health and medicine, as well as being an influential and respected force in matters of legislation around the industry. They are also keen to provide information on animal health, welfare and medicines to the industry and the public alike. NOAH is often cited as a resource on the Government of the United Kingdom websites