Animal Disease Traceability is a Federal-State-Industry partnership designed to help livestock producers respond to, and minimize the impact of, an animal disease outbreak. When a disease outbreak occurs, animal health officials need to know:
- Which animals are involved in a disease outbreak
- Where the infected animal is currently located
- What other animals might have been exposed to the disease
By participating in Animal Disease Traceability, you will join a national disease response network built to protect your animals, your neighbors, and your economic livelihood against the devastation of a foreign animal disease outbreak.
Official Identification for Livestock
Official Identification is required for moving livestock interstate. (See 9 CFR Part 86)
A premises identification number (PIN) is required to order official identification ear tags. Click Here to submit a Premises Registration Application.
The Animal Health Office has official identification ear tags available for cattle and domestic swine at no cost. To order official identification ear tags, please contact our office and provide your PIN.
The National Scrapie Eradication Program provides up to 100 plastic flock ID tags for sheep and goats at no cost to first time participants. A PIN and flock ID are required. Click Here to access the Scrapie Tag Order form.
Producers will need to purchase the compatible tag applicator directly from the tag manufacturer.
For more information on scrapie tags: https://agr.georgia.gov/scrapie-tag-information
Anyone who applies official identification ear tags must maintain tag application records. Livestock records are to be maintained for five (5) years, swine and poultry records are to be maintained for two (2) years.
For more information visit the USDA Animal Disease Traceability Webpage: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/traceability