AgNIC Beef Cattle

Electronic Identification

Individual State Regulations

Adopting Animal Identification Systems and Services in Kansas Auction Markets: Costs, Opportunities, and Recommendations

For disease tracing and control, animal identification systems become especially important at the time cattle are marketed.

Advancing Animal Disease Traceability Overview & Synopsis

Contains information about how NAIS will improve the process and infrastructure for tracing animal disease in the United States.

AMS Business Plan to Advance National Animal Identification System (NAIS)

Business plan of the Agricultural Marketing Service, a subdivision of the United States Department of Agriculture, to advance the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Animal Identification

Compilation of information and articles regarding NAIS (National Animal Identification System) by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture. This is a key organization supporting NAIS, which claims the need for a national animal ID system originated with this organization.

Basics of NAIS | Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

Information about the National Animal Identification System from the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, an anti-NAIS advocacy group. Includes articles on the problems with NAIS, Disease Issues, Technology Issues and Negative Impacts.

Beef Cattle Research -- 2008

Kansas State University 2008 Cattle's Day publication, which contains two articles relevant to Electronic Identification. Available on page 33 is "Information Needs Regarding The National Animal Identification System in the Livestock Auction Market Industry" and on page 37 is "Costs of Adopting Radio Frequency Identification Reader Systems and Tagging Services in Livestock Auction Markets".

Business Plan to Advance Animal Disease Traceability

"A Business Plan for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability" supports the USDA's long-term goal of 48-hour traceback and provides benchmarks to guide NAIS as it moves toward optimum traceability. ARCHIVED.

Drovers Animal Identification Resource Center

The Drovers Animal Identification Resource Center, sponsored by Global Animal Management, brings a wealth of information together in one easy-to-use site. Resources include articles from Drovers and other sources offering practical information on how to use animal ID and age, source and process verification to improve management, marketing and profits. We regularly update the site with the latest news on COOL, NAIS and USDA marketing programs, and include links to specific information on these and other programs.

Electronic Animal Identification Systems at Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and Perceptions

This K-State Research and Extension fact sheet summarizes a more comprehensive research report. Determine livestock market manager perceptions about animal identification systems, estimate costs.

Electronic animal identification systems at livestock auction markets: perceptions, costs, and benefits

Electronic animal identification systems are becoming more common in livestock auction markets because of increased numbers of cattle being electronically identified. Also, the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) has increased awareness and perhaps use of electronic identification. In this study, individual characteristics of livestock markets were analyzed to determine how they relate to a livestock market operator's views, concerns, and knowledge of the NAIS as well as adoption of RFID reading equipment.

Electronic Identification and National Animal Identification System Updates

Animal identification is a familiar concept for many beef cattle producers. Producers use identification to designate ownership and to comply with animal health programs; however, electronic identification technology, such as radio frequency identification, is still new to many producers. Therefore, the goal of this paper is to provide the basic information on electronic identification, to discuss the advantages and challenges of the technology, and to provide an update on the status of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Evaluation of Rumen Boluses as an Electronic Identification System for Cattle in an Automated Data Collection System

The rumen bolus electronic animal identification system was evaluated in 120 feedlot steers during a 130 day observation period.

Glossary of electronic animal identification terms

An alphabetic listing of terms with a definition as it relates to electronic animal identification.

Introduction to Electronic Animal Identification Systems and Comparison of Technologies

The goals of this fact sheet are to provide the producer with a basic understanding of the concepts for electronic animal ID and information on available technologies (hardware and software).

National Animal Identification System (NAIS)

Website from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service devoted to protecting the health of U.S. livestock and poultry and the economic well-being of those industries, by being able to quickly and effectively trace an animal disease to its source. Participation in building this national disease response network is voluntary. NAIS consists of three voluntary components: premises registration, animal identification, and animal tracing. Each of these components continues to evolve to meet producer demands. The site provides information or links on each of the above components, current news, guidelines and regulations, plans and so on.

National Animal Identification System (NAIS) — A User Guide and Additional Information Resources, Version 2.0

The official NAIS User Guide incorporates public comments on the November 2006 Draft User Guide and contains the most up-to-date information on NAIS. The User Guide provides producers with the information they need to understand how NAIS works, how they can put it to use in their own operations and why participation would benefit them and their animals.

National Animal Identification System (NAIS): The Road Ahead

The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) has been a widely discussed concern of livestock owners and producers since it was first conceived. The movement of animals and their products has created a need to identify sources of disease outbreaks and to assure consumers of product quality and safety to reduce possible individual firm and industry losses. This issue is sometimes confused with COOL, Country of Origin Labeling, which is an economically motivated issue, and is focused on differences consumers might place on domestically produced beef. As a policy matter, NAIS is basic in concept but has many complex hurdles to its implementation.

Perceptions and attitudes of cow-calf producers toward emerging technologies and policy issues in the beef cattle industry

The proposed U.S. National Animal Identification System (US-NAIS) has generated many concerns among beef cattle producers. The goal of the NAIS is to utilize 48-hour traceback in the event of an animal disease outbreak. The traceback would identify all animals that have had contact with the diseased animal, while linking an animal to its premises of origin. In this study beef producer demonstrated understanding, acceptance and adaptability to implement the US-NAIS.

RFID Connections' Taglines

An interview with Dr. Dale Blasi,Beef Specialist at the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University, about his views on the technologies being employed by U.S. National Animal Identification System in regards to RFID. A podcast of the interview is available from this page or one may read a written transcript of the audio interview.

Summary of Electronic Animal Identification Systems at Livestock Auction Markets: Adoption Rates, Costs, Opportunities, and Perceptions

This fact sheet summarizes a more comprehensive research report. Determine livestock market manager perceptions about animal identification systems, estimate costs.

Who Should Certify Traceabiligy of U.S. Beef?

Articulates some of the benefits and costs of the National Animal Identification System for beef. From Feedstuffs Companion, a agricultural economics publication from Feedstuffs and Oklahoma State University.

State Regulations

Alabama - Premises ID

General information, FAQs and forms related to obtaining a NAIS premise ID in the state of Alabama.

Arizona - Animal Identification

Information regarding NAIS and premise registration in the state of Arizona, includes registration forms.

California - Premises and Animal Identification

NAIS implementation in California webpage, containing standards, FAQs, device information and a link state-wide system webpage.

Colorado Animal ID

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's webpage for the implementation of the NAIS program, information about premise identification, FAQs and more.

Connecticut Animal Premises Registration

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) site for premise registration. Click on the Connecticut abbreviation for more information on registering your premise.

Georgia Department of Agriculture, Animal Health

Information about the Georgia Reportable Animal Disease System (RADS) and the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Hawaii Animal Premises Identification System (HAPIS)

The Hawaii State Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has adopted the federal standardized premise registration system, matching with the USDA/National Animal Identification System (NAIS), to identify animal premises in the State. Contains information about the system as well as registration forms.

Illinois - Livestock Premises Registration

Information about premise registration for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in Idaho, includes forms and links to further information.

Indiana - Premise ID

Indiana State Board of Animal Health's program to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Includes contact information, further information and the necessary forms for registering a premise.

Iowa Premise Identification Program

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship working with the USDA to implement NAIS, contains FAQs and Premise Identification Number Application

Kansas Animal Health Department Premise Registration

The Kansas Animal Health Department voluntary program for implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). FAQs, an explanation letter and registration form are available.

Louisiana - Premises Identification

Implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the state of Louisiana, includes premise sign-up form and contact information.

Maine Animal Identification Program, IDME

Webpage for the Maine Animal Identification Program (IDME) and the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) with information, FAQs, News and premise registration.

Michigan - Animal ID

Michigan Department of Agriculture site for the National Animal Identification System. Contains registration, Q & A, and further information.

Mississippi Animal Disease and Disaster Preparedness Program

National Animal Identification System (NAIS) implemented in Mississippi, includes information and brochure.

Missouri Department of Agriculture's Animal Identification Program (MAIP)

Missouri program for voluntary registration of premises in the state. Includes resources, contact information and premise registration form.

Montana - National Animal Identification System

Program in the state of Montana for voluntary registration of premises in the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Nebraska - Locate in 48

Nebraska's statewide program to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Nevada - National Animal Identification System

National Animal Identification System (NAIS) implemented in Nevada. Includes registration form and contact information.

New Hampshire Divison of Animal Industry

National Animal Identification System (NAIS) information and voluntary NAIS form available near the bottom of the page.

New Mexico Animal Identification Program

Implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the state of New Mexico. Information and premise registration available.

North Carolina Farm ID

NCFarmID is the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' portion of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

North Dakota - National Animal Identification System

Site for the implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in North Dakota. Includes Animal ID contacts, premise registration form and links to more information.

Ohio Animal ID

This site contains valuable information about Ohio’s voluntary National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in Ohio. Includes registration information, FAQs and contacts.

Oklahoma Located in 48

Oklahoma’s program to implement voluntary statewide premises registration. Registration and contact information available.

Oregon - The National Animal Identification System

Information about the voluntary National Animal Identification System in the state of Oregon.

South Carolina - Animal Disease Tracebility

Clemson University and South Carolina Department of Agriculture program to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the state of South Carolina.

South Dakota - Animal Identification and Premises Registration

Implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in the state of South Dakota. Includes premise registration and further information.

Texas - Premises Registration

Texas' program to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Includes contact information, premise registration information and further information.

Utah NAIS Premises Registration Program

Information about premise registration for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) in Utah, includes forms and links to further information.

Vermont - About Premise Registration

Vermont's program implementing the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), includes information about registering premises and contact information.

Virginia Animal Identification Program

Virginia's implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), including premise registration, FAQs and contact information.

West Virginia Premises/Farm Animal Identification

West Virginia's voluntary program to implement the National Animal Information System (NAIS), with forms, helpful information and a newsletter.

Wyoming Premises Identification Program

Wyoming's program to implement the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), with FAQs, an overview and application.