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Animal Identification

As of December 31, 2008 - Premises Register : 1269

Why does premises and animal identification matter?

The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) program is designed to protect the Arizona food supply by tracing infected and exposed animals back to their origin (premises) with 48 hours of detection. It starts with registering your premises where the livestock are located. At present there are 1269 registered Arizona premises.

Rapid identification and containment of a foreign animal disease outbreak
Bio-security of the Arizona and national livestock herd
Identification of livestock vaccinated or tested under official disease control or eradication programs
Official identification of animals in interstate or international commerce
Accurate identification of blood and tissue specimens
Improvement of laboratory diagnostic and reporting capabilities
Health status certification of herds, States, and Regions
Effective regionalization and risk assessment in support of international trade

Why Register Your Premises?

Premises identification is being implemented on a voluntary Federal basis nation-wide.

Protect your premises and your livelihood.
Reduce hardships caused by a disease outbreak or other animal health event in your community.
Protect your access to markets.
SDA will protect individuals' private information.
It's voluntary.
It's a partnership.

How do I get my premises registered?

Download Form - National Animal Identification System Premises Registration Form

Send completed and signed application to: Att: Jim Meggs, Arizona Department of Agriculture,1688 W Adams St, PHX 85007

For more information, contact :Jim Meggs at (602) 542-0943, e-mail jmeggs @azda.gov or visit USDA NAIS

What about privacy?

Only the State Veterinarian will have access to the data as needed to carry out Arizona's animal disease prevention, control and response program.

Who pays for the program?

Livestock owners are encouraged FREE. Apply by phone (602-542-0943) or email to the program coordinator, Jim Meggs , at the Arizona Department of Agriculture .