eNVD software development and field trials with eLynx
| Project end date: | 19 August 2020 |
| Publication date: | 23 September 2022 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
The purpose of this project was to develop electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) capabilities within eLynx software and participate in the eNVD field trials currently being conducted by MLA. This project is being undertaken to determine the feasibility of implementing the eNVD system within the red meat industry. Lessons learned and gaps identified during this period would be analysed to further improve the eNVD system, and would assist MLA in determining a recommended way forward for system roll-out.
Objectives
Create an external .NET library and COM component to communicate with eNVD web services.
2. Revise eNVD capabilities within StockaID desktop application in accordance with latest eNVD requirements and data standards. (Note: eLynx had previously developed early proof of concept eNVD capabilities within StockaID.)
3. Modify and implement changes to .NET library and COM component (DLL) to communicate with the Production eNVD web services (V3 APIs).
4. Update eNVD capabilities within StockaID desktop application to utilise the V3 APIs and comply with the eNVD V3 business rules.
5. Develop eNVD capabilities within StockMate (eLynx’s mobile grazing and backgrounding application) to utilise the V3 APIs and comply with the eNVD V3 business rules.
6. Finalise details of the beta test plan in collaboration with MLA (e.g. sites, users).
7. Conduct live beta tests at client sites (within their respective supply chains), and provide support to participants using eLynx’s eNVD licensed software.
8. Identify, analyse and monitor beta test outcomes and learnings (including any user feedback received), providing this information back to MLA on a weekly basis throughout the test period.
9. Update installers, release notes and other change-related deliverables for existing users.
Benefits to industry
This project will help:
1. Reduce the cost of having to re-process inaccurate or incomplete NVDs received directly from consignors/sellers or indirectly from saleyards and feedlots.
2. Reduce the cost of having to re-enter NVD information into receiving computer systems and databases.
3. Reduce the cost to store and retrieve historical NVDs for auditing, reporting and administrative purposes.
4. Provide the buyer with greater visibility of the incoming livestock’s declaration details before the stock arrives, enabling more efficient management of incoming animals.
5. Ensure the latest versions of vendor declarations are being used by consignors/sellers (using licensed eNVD software), thereby always meeting market requirements.
6. Potential to leverage the NLIS platform to further extend improvements to industry integrity and traceability of vendor declarations and animal movements (e.g. MSA, NFAS, PCAS, commodity declarations, health statements, RFID traceability). This will have the potential to further reduce costs, as well as supporting and lifting the brand equity of Australian red meat locally and abroad.
More information
| Project manager: | Damon Holmes |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
