About WLIC
The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is a multi-species effort led by Wisconsin’s livestock and industry organizations in cooperation with:
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- University of Wisconsin Extension
WLIC is also contributing to and supporting the development of a national disease traceability program. The original 2002-2003 U.S. Animal Identification Plan (USAIP) was the initial national effort led by USDA, State animal health officials and industry to create a framework for the development of a disease trace back system which will protect the health of the animal industry. The USAIP recognizes key components must be administered by each state’s department of agriculture.
WLIC’s Vision:
The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) will implement an animal identification and information system following nationally established standards. This will support the protection of animal health by fostering cooperation and understanding.
Mission:
WLIC’s mission is to create a secure, nationally compatible livestock identification system for the purposes of protecting animal health, safeguarding market access, and offering opportunities to enhance the marketability of Wisconsin livestock products.
Disease traceability efforts in Wisconsin include three major steps:
Livestock Premises Registration
Animal Identification
Animal Tracking
Why move forward on these efforts?
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Our livestock industry is important to the economic well being of Wisconsin.
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WLIC members understand that a state database of locations where livestock are produced, raised, and kept will aid animal health officials.
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A state system with proper trace back and trace forward capabilities provides timely response to minimize the economic impact in the event of an animal disease outbreak.
Disease traceability is a multi-phase process. It begins with registration of any premises where livestock are raised, marketed, processed, or held for any period of time. This registration is the vital first phase in developing the trace back system. WLIC has established a premises registration program and is offering free registration.
