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Planning For The NAIS |
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 The goal of the government program called the National Animal ID System, or the NAIS, is disease outbreak trace back. It will apply to all livestock, including equine, eventually. The USDA is focused on food animals, but the Plan, as currently written, will ultimately require that all individual animals classified as livestock be permanently identified.
The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) is the committee representing the equine industry in the development of the national ID program. In published recommendations to the USDA, the committee states:
“Microchips are a cost effective, readily available equine identification method already in use in equines. Existing microchip technologies should be incorporated into the NAIS for equines.” (See entire text and all recommendations in the Info Library)
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 The NAIS is NOT mandatory for horses yet, but your members will be seeking answers and information. AVID® Equine can help. Registries have the opportunity to provide members with an ID device that will work well for them now and in the future.
We can help you put together a Member Package that will provide a convenient, seamless and ‘value added’ service for members. It is a solution that serves horse and owner well.
AVID® Equine has been serving the United States equine industry for over ten years. We have the products, the knowledge, and the flexibility to develop programs for your members; beyond and including compliance with the NAIS.
Call our offices for more information. (800) 434-2843 |
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