NAIS Frequently Asked Questions
If you are like most livestock and poultry owners across the country, you have heard about the NAIS and probably have some questions.  To learn the facts about the program, read below. View questions in the following categories:

Premises Registration
Q. What is premises registration?
Q. What is a premises?
Q. Am I required by law to register my premises?
Q. Why should I register my premises?
Q. How do I register my premises?
Q. What information do I have to provide to register my premises?
Q. Can I discontinue participation in NAIS after I register my premises?
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Animal Identification
Q. What is animal identification?
Q. Am I required to participate in animal identification if I choose to register my premises?
Q. Does NAIS allow for animals to be identified as a group?
Q. How can I purchase official animal identification number (AIN) tags?
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Animal Tracing

Q. What is animal tracing?
Q. What benefit does animal tracing provide?
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Background and General
Q. I received a survey in the mail from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. It appears to be about NAIS. What is this?
Q. Who is participating in this survey? How did NASS obtain my name?
Q. Is this survey part of or related to the National Animal Identification System?
Q. Will NASS share the results of its survey with APHIS, or forward information to the National Animal Identification System's databases?
Q. Will APHIS share its National Animal Identification System information with NASS?
Q. Many animals are already identified through disease control programs - so why do we need NAIS?
Q. Why is it important to quickly find potentially exposed premises and animals?
Q. Will my private information be protected?
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NAIS Myths and Facts
Myth: There are fines for producers who do not register in NAIS.
Myth: USDA wants to identify every animal in the United States, including pets, for NAIS.
Myth: USDA wants to identify and track the movement of all livestock in the United States for NAIS.
Myth: USDA will use the NAIS to provide "real-time" government surveillance of livestock.
Myth: Producers can no longer provide comments or feedback regarding the NAIS.
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Last Modified: 4/20/2007