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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been working with the United States Department of Agriculture on the formation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The NAIS is a national program that is being developed to identify animals and track them as move from one location to another. The purpose of the program is to create a database that will allow a rapid traceback in the event of a disease concern. When fully operational, the NAIS will be capable of tracking an animal, or group of animals, back to the original premises within 48 hours.
The first step in the NAIS process is to identify and register premises that house animals. Premises Identification Numbers (PINs) are necessary for any location involved in livestock commerce or the movement of animals or poultry. Allied agricultural operations and non-producer participants can also be assigned PINs. The Premises Identification process begins with the completion of a Premises Identification Number Application.
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