Terms and Conditions

Confidentiality: NSIP agrees to hold individual flock data (both “raw” performance and “raw” genotype data from
various genotyping platforms) in confidence. NSIP has the right to approve the release of individual flock data to
researchers for purposes that promote the interest of NSIP as determined by the NSIP Executive Committee. In the
event that individual flock data used for research purposes is required to be made publicly available by scientific journals
or granting agencies, individual flock data will be edited in a way that removes personally identifiable information of the
breeder. In all other cases, NSIP agrees to not divulge, make public or sell individual flock data.

Data Integrity: The members of NSIP agree to actively participate in the genetic evaluation program by collecting and
submitting production and genomic data to generate EBVs. To the best of the ability of the member, data will be
collected accurately and consistently. Equipment and facilities used in data collection, such as scales, ultrasound
equipment, etc. will be maintained in good working order to assure a sound data set is collected. Contemporary groups
will be assigned to each animal honestly and accurately according to the management system of the operation. Members
of NSIP will not knowingly submit data that are inaccurate or have been falsified. If data are deemed to be inaccurate or
less than truthful, the flock may be removed from the list of valid producers approved to process data and forfeit their
membership in NSIP under the guidance of the NSIP Executive Committee.

Publication of EBV Data and Genetic Conditions: NSIP may publish EBV, indexes, and genetic condition status of
animals via the online searchable database. An individual animal’s genotype for genetic conditions is generated from
submitted DNA samples used to generate “genomic-enhanced” EBV. Currently available genetic conditions include
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia and Scrapie susceptibilities, double muscling (Myostatin), Callipyge, and Booroola FecB.
This list may be amended as new genetic conditions test become available in the future.

Handling Data: NSIP is committed to providing accurate, top-quality genetic performance evaluation information to
NSIP customers. The mathematical process used involves measuring relationships (genetic linkages) between individual
sheep. Producers should note that for some breeds and flocks, adequate genetic linkages currently do not exist in the
NSIP database to provide for meaningful EBVs (estimated breeding values). If appropriate genetic linkages do not exist
at the time NSIP calculates EBVs for any given breed; and/or if critical data are missing or are otherwise unusable from
any producer’s records; NSIP and LambPlan reserve the right to provide customers with alternative genetic evaluation
services such as FEBVs (within Flock EBVs).

Claims: Meat & Livestock Australia’s Breeding Values are calculated from raw data collected by the enrolled flocks of
the NSIP. Meat & Livestock Australia does not oversee or audit the collection of this data and does not accept any
responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in the reports generated for NSIP and their enrolled flocks.
NSIP and its enrolled flocks do not hold Meat & Livestock Australia responsible for any action taken by NSIP or its
customers in reliance on the Breeding Values produced by MLA for NSIP customers.

Furthermore, NSIP makes no claims regarding the accuracy or integrity of individual flock data provided by flock
owners. NSIP Customers understand and acknowledge that NSIP utilizes flock data provided by individual flock
owners, and that NSIP does not guaranty or warranty the accuracy or integrity of such information. NSIP Customers
agree that they shall make no claims against NSIP as a result of any information generated as a result of information
provided by individual flock owners, including, but not limited to, any claims for negligence, breach of contract or the
inaccurate reporting of data. NSIP Customers hereby waive any express or implied warranties in connection with the
information provided by NSIP, including any warranties created by federal or state law.

Annual Enrollment and Database Fees: There are two sets of fees due each year, an “Enrollment Fee” and a
“Database Fee.” 1) Annual flock enrollment fees are due at the beginning of the year and consist of $100 per flock plus
$2.50/per breeding ewe. Total annual enrollment fees are capped at $500. This fee structure is on the enrollment form.
2) In 2026, a database fee of $4.50/animal is due on any animal with post-birth measurement submitted. There
will be a minimum database charge for 25 animals per year which is included on this enrollment form.
Enrolled flocks will be invoiced for the database fee and agree to submit the payment to the NSIP office within
30 days of the invoice. The $4.50/animal database fee covers the lifetime of the animal and is not reassessed
each year. If a member submits historic data for evaluation, the 2 most recent years’ lamb crops are considered
billable animals.

Associate Memberships: Associate Memberships are available for supporters of NSIP that do not submit
data (i.e., breed associations, meat companies, industry affiliates, individuals and flocks generating EBVs and
EPDs via other programs). Associate Members do not have voting privileges but will be included on our
website and in correspondence sent to all NSIP members.