The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is a modern, streamlined information system that helps producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal disease events in the United States. NAIS is designed to:

• Increase the United States' disease response capabilities
• Limit the spread of animal diseases
• Minimize animal losses and economic impact
• Protect producers' livelihoods
• Maintain market access

NAIS is a national program implemented primarily at the State and Tribal level. Learn what State and Tribal governments are doing to make sure the program works well for their local producers.

The NAIS Subcommittee serves under the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases (SACFADP). The Subcommittee is comprised of State and industry stakeholders, with Federal staff providing program resources and administrative support.

USDA and its State and industry partners have established Species Working Groups and Issue Based Working Groups to provide recommendations and input as we move forward with NAIS.

Industry organizations are partnering with USDA to promote the value and importance of premises registration. Partners are nonprofit organizations that represent the livestock, poultry, or equine industries or work in the field of agriculture education.