It’s law to have ID

to reach out with concerns specific to your animals, or for emergency relief and recovery activities within an impacted area,” Mr Fahy said.

A Greendale man has sadly passed away, after an accident involving a hay bale on the weekend.

Each publisher must publish a notice about the Council in each print publication it controls and on each website it controls.

“Getting a PIC is quick, easy, and free via the Agriculture Victoria website – all that’s required is your contact details, the number of horses and the parcels of land where they’re kept.”

It is understood that the 64-year-old had been working on a farm on Sunday but hadn’t been seen for hours, prompting locals to contact emergency services. Paramedics and police attended the scene, but the man was unable to be revived.

The content and format of the notice will be as determined from time to time by Council. The notice is to be published in a prominent position on the same to the editor or the home page of a website, or in such other position as is agreed Executive Director of the Council.

A Victoria Police spokesperson said the man’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

All Victorian properties with livestock, including horses, are required by law to have a PIC, an eight-character code essential for contact and traceability purposes.

Mr Fahy said PICs are required whether you keep a horse for recreational, agricultural or competitive purposes.

“…even a brood mare in the paddock,” he said.

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“Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a man died in Greendale on 18 June. It is believed a 64-year-old Greendale man was crushed by a hay bale while working on a private property on Long Gully Road,” the spokesperson told the Moorabool News.

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The Moorabool News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach the newspaper itself or contact the Council by email (info@presscouncil.org.au) or by phone ([02] 9261 1930). For further information see www.presscouncil.org.au.

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Horse owners are being asked to take a simple step for their equine friends and register for a Property Identification Code (PIC).

Agriculture Victoria Manager Livestock Traceability Ben Fahy said PICs provided horse owners an extra level of protection during emergencies.

“If there’s a flood, fire or disease outbreak, we may need

“When horses are on agistment away from home, it’s essential that those properties have PICs, which can be applied for by the horse owner or service provider.”

Livestock owners should regularly review their PIC details, and update any changes that have occurred such as change in property address, species of livestock or changes to personal details.

When livestock are offered for sale, given away or bartered via online or print media, the PIC of the property at which the livestock are kept must be included in the advertisement. Register for a Property Identification Code today via the Agriculture Victoria website, or call 1800 678 779.