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Preparing for Mandatory Animal ID: Documenting Animal Origins and ID Systems, Slides of Biology
Guidance for individual producers on how to prepare for mandatory animal id. Producers are advised to document the origin of every animal on their place, use records such as bills of sale, record books, vet and feed records, and id all animals with permanent ear tags or tattoos. Producers should also expect to provide verification of origin at future sales and consider using electronic id and market cattle within a system that provides production data.
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Mandatory Animal ID
Mandatory Animal ID
- Mandatory Premise and Animal ID is Coming!
Current discussion holds that a Premise ID will
first be required, identifying each place of
production. Individual Animal ID would soon
follow.
How should individual producers prepare for Mandatory Animal ID?
- Document the origin of every animal on your place. You can use the following to get started: - 3.) Vet and Feed Records – buy an 88 cent notebook and write down any pertinent information. Record the serial and batch numbers on any vaccine you administer, as well as the date and what group of cattle received it. - 4) Any others items you feel are inportant to tracking the animals in your operation.
How should individual producers prepare for Mandatory Animal ID?
- ID all animals. Start with eartags. A permanent tattoo in the ear would be a wise investment.
- Develop an on-farm record keeping system.
- Get as much information as possible in regard to future purchases.