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
There are several ways for producers to participate in NAIS.
Premises Registration - Identification of the geographic location where animals are raised, housed, or boarded through a Premises Identification Number (PIN). More... Animal Identification - Individual or group identification that remains with the animal for its lifetime. More... Animal Tracing - Access to timely, accurate animal movement records to quickly locate at-risk animals in the event of a disease outbreak. More...
Obtaining a PIN for the location of your farm/ranch does not obligate you to participate in animal identification or tracing.
|
printer friendly