On February 4th, 2010 USDA changed the direction of the National program by focussing USDA efforts solely on disease traceability for interstate movement. USDA laid out several principles with the main principle being that implementation will take place at the state level.
The original USDA effort identified as the National Animal Identification System NAIS is no longer in place, however components used by various disease programs such as the premises registration, Animal ID devices using 840 numbers continue to be available to each individual state for use.
USDA will be seeking input from industry and animal health officials to further its efforts to improve disease traceability.
For more information about USDA's efforts to improve disease traceability click here
History of Industry Recommendations
Industry recommendations originally came through the U.S. Animal Identification Plan (USAIP). The USAIP defines the standards and framework for implementing and maintaining a phased-in national animal identification system for the United States.
The National Animal Identification Development Team, made up of over 100 animal and livestock industry professionals representing over 70 associations, organizations, and government agencies, are working collaboratively to establish an effective national animal identification plan.
The goal of the USAIP is:
To achieve a trace back system that can identify all animals and premises potentially exposed to an animal with a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) within 48 hours after discovery.
