Day: May 26, 2006

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 help with some of the misinformation. Carla Everett, TAHC. For more info, brochures, or to schedule an ID presentation, call the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) -800-550-8242 or just email me! TAHC web site: http://www.tahc.state.tx.us USDA’s ID web site: http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/index.shtml In a Nutshell: NAIS The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is designed to provide the capacity to rapidly identify all animals and premises (sites) that have had

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