National Animal
Identification
System (NAIS)
PREFACE
The purpose of this comprehensive document is to provide the public with basic information about the
National Animal Identification System (NAIS)—a voluntary national program that will help producers
protect the health of their animals and their investment in the case of an animal disease event.
Part I of the document provides a brief overview to familiarize producers with NAIS, the need for this
voluntary program, its advantages and benefits, and other helpful information concerning its cooperative
development and implementation. In Parts II through IV of the document, each of NAIS’ components are
discussed in greater detail and operational-level information—meaning “how to” information—and
resources are provided.
Again, NAIS is a voluntary program at the Federal level1. This document provides guidance to
producers2 and owners of animals included in the NAIS, as well as other sectors involved in the animal
agricultural industry, on how to participate in the NAIS if they so choose, and how participation would
benefit them.
At the end of this comprehensive document, we have also included additional documents for reference
and a glossary of terms that producers may encounter in reading this and other documents concerning
NAIS.
The November 2006 User Guide is the most current plan for NAIS and replaces all previously
published program documents, including the 2005 Draft Strategic Plan and Draft Program
Standards and the 2006 Implementation Strategies. These documents provided the opportunity for the
public to comment and offer feedback on the NAIS as USDA worked through many issues with industry
and the States and Tribes. The User Guide represents the most up-to-date information resource on NAIS
today. NAIS will continue to evolve as details are addressed through ongoing dialogue with all
stakeholders.
FULL TEXT 74 PAGES
http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/naislibrary/documents/instructions_guidelines/NAIS-UserGuide.pdf
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Identification
System (NAIS)
PREFACE
The purpose of this comprehensive document is to provide the public with basic information about the
National Animal Identification System (NAIS)—a voluntary national program that will help producers
protect the health of their animals and their investment in the case of an animal disease event.
Part I of the document provides a brief overview to familiarize producers with NAIS, the need for this
voluntary program, its advantages and benefits, and other helpful information concerning its cooperative
development and implementation. In Parts II through IV of the document, each of NAIS’ components are
discussed in greater detail and operational-level information—meaning “how to” information—and
resources are provided.
Again, NAIS is a voluntary program at the Federal level1. This document provides guidance to
producers2 and owners of animals included in the NAIS, as well as other sectors involved in the animal
agricultural industry, on how to participate in the NAIS if they so choose, and how participation would
benefit them.
At the end of this comprehensive document, we have also included additional documents for reference
and a glossary of terms that producers may encounter in reading this and other documents concerning
NAIS.
The November 2006 User Guide is the most current plan for NAIS and replaces all previously
published program documents, including the 2005 Draft Strategic Plan and Draft Program
Standards and the 2006 Implementation Strategies. These documents provided the opportunity for the
public to comment and offer feedback on the NAIS as USDA worked through many issues with industry
and the States and Tribes. The User Guide represents the most up-to-date information resource on NAIS
today. NAIS will continue to evolve as details are addressed through ongoing dialogue with all
stakeholders.
FULL TEXT 74 PAGES
http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/naislibrary/documents/instructions_guidelines/NAIS-UserGuide.pdf
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