Tag: NAIS

Former USDA leader and AVMA CEO, Dr. Ron DeHaven responds in video to USDA decision to scrap animal ID system

Schaumburg, IL — A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to scrap a national animal identification system could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians’ ability to track diseased animals… Read more »

AVMA Testifies Before Congress on Animal Identification Systems, Urges Mandatory NAIS

Washington, D.C. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) testified today before the U.S. Congress on animal identification, making the case that a mandatory nationwide program that tracks livestock is the… Read more »

AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System

Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is showing its strong support for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) by urging veterinarians to actively participate in the system… Read more »

Setting the Record Straight: Premises and Animal ID

Many myths, rumors and misinformation are circulating about premises and animal identification. In Texas, 14,341 premises were registered, as of May 25. Below is text from a new brochure to… Read more »