How to reserve tag numbers in NAIT
Use this step-by-step guide to upload multiple tag reservations into the NAIT system against a specified NAIT number.
Preparing the CSV file
Your CSV will need to include all of the column headings, in the correct order. This includes headings for optional columns you are leaving blank.
How to complete each column
This field is optional.
You can choose to enter a reference number of your own — for example, 1,2,3,4. This will make it easier for you to identify which record — that is, which row of your spreadsheet — is incorrect if you make a mistake in your CSV.
- Enter R = Reserve: To reserve a NAIT visual tag number.
- Enter D = Delete: To delete a previous reservation of a NAIT visual tag number
- E = Enquire: To enquire about an existing reservation of a NAIT visual tag number
This is the information printed on the outside of the tag. It does not have to be provided if a NAIT RFID is provided.
Find out how to enter NAIT visual IDs.
If you are providing AHB herd ID, then don't include the Participant code in column E.
If you are providing Participant code, then don't include the AHB herd ID in column D.
Is a mandatory field when reserving and must be a valid NAIT number.
Enter the name of the organisation that is reserving, deleting, or enquiring about a tag reservation.
If replacement tag has a duplicate visual ID, enter TRUE in column H. Otherwise, enter FALSE.