Iowa Premises Identification Program
The Animal Disease Traceability Program is a national animal health program that is being developed by the USDA and state animal health agencies, in cooperation with industry. This program includes premises identification.
Premises Identification involves assigning a unique number to premises involved in animal agriculture. Allied agricultural operations and non-producer participants can also be assigned Premises Identification Numbers.
The Premises Identification will involve recording information such as addresses, names of contacts, the type of premises , and a contact phone number. This information will be maintained by IDALS and key pieces will be shared with the USDA to be available for animal disease tracing purposes.
At present time, obtaining a premises identification number is completely voluntary. Premises Identification is done at no cost to the producer.
Resources
Animal Disease Traceability Home Site
Official Eartags: General Criteria and Options
Listing of Approved Identification Devices:
- Animal Identification Number (AIN) Devices
- National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES)
- Premises Identification Number (PIN) Devices for Swine
Questions and Answers: Animal Disease Traceability Final Rule
Number of Premises Registered
38,996 January 2024
Identification Number Application
Once you have registered your premises you will receive a letter from our office with your premises id enclosed. Certain information in your account may change over time. Please contact IDALS at 888-778-7675 or e-mail us at idals_id@iowaagriculture.gov with any changes to your premises.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact:
Animal ID Coordinator
888.778.7675 (Toll Free)
idals_id@iowaAgriculture.gov