en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Government of Goiás, through the Goiás Agricultural Defense Agency (Agrodefesa), has issued Normative Instruction No. 2/2026, approving the use of digital formats for presenting the Animal Transport Permit (GTA) when transporting live animals, fertilized eggs, and other animal reproductive materials within the state.

Goiás Governor Daniel Vilela stated that this initiative aims to simplify processes and facilitate agricultural producers through technology, thereby reducing bureaucracy. State Agriculture Secretary Ademar Leal noted that the new regulation does not eliminate the paper version; producers may choose to present the electronic version on their mobile phones or continue using paper documents.

Agrodefesa President José Ricardo Caixeta Ramos emphasized that Goiás already has Sidago, the most modern agricultural defense system in the country, and that this digital transformation was carried out in cooperation with the State Department of Economy. Through Sidago, producers can simultaneously issue the GTA and the animal transport invoice.

Agrodefesa Agricultural Defense Director Rafael Vieira further explained that the digital GTA can be a PDF file, a screenshot, a photo of the document, or a QR code generated within the Sidago application. The application can be downloaded on smartphones.

The new regulation specifies that the digital GTA must include a verification code (QR Code) for direct verification through the Goiás Agricultural Defense System (Sidago); the information must be complete and legible, viewable instantly on mobile devices; and it must enable tax authorities to verify that it was properly issued through Sidago.

Agrodefesa Integrated Management Director Renan Willian stated that if defects or failures prevent verification of the electronic version, inspectors may still request the paper version to maintain high levels of compliance and safety. He emphasized that animal and human health remain the top priority.

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