PIC Validation API Help Page

Introduction

A PIC is an eight-character alphanumeric code allocated by state/territory authorities to livestock producing properties.
If you own sheep, you require a PIC.
The purpose of the PIC is partly for tracing and controlling disease and residue problems that may be detected after leaving the farm, but also for locating properties and owners where wool has come from when an outbreak of a disease that may threaten their enterprise is detected in an area.
PICs can also play a crucial role during response to other emergencies such as floods and fires because livestock owners can often be warned of impending danger, and can also be assisted more effectively in the aftermath of such events.
Use of traceability systems in the wool industry also provide confidence to consumers in domestic and overseas markets that the products they buy are accurately described and fit for purpose.

PIC API includes 2 methods:
- Method 1 takes the PIC as the only parameter and validates according to the rules
- Method 2 takes the PIC and State (eg NSW) as a parameter and validates the PIC to the state rules