Remember The Cow that Stole Christmas December 23, 2003 Moses Lake , WA

1. Remember The Cow that Stole ChristmasDecember 23, 2003Moses Lake , WA

2. If she would have had a premises ID, immediately officials would have known her history within 48 hours. There wouldn’t have been a panic and most likely the Pacific Rim markets may have never closed. The U.S. Beef Market would not have dropped 20%

3. You are to be complemented on your quality assurance success. Now you need to take the next step for the good of the livestock industry and consumers ... Premises ID.

4. Canada, Japan & Europe have successful working national animal ID programs. Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico are implementing animal ID …. are we going to be left behind? It is up to you our future Ag. Leaders.

5. Your Grandfathers Premises ID

6. Today's Premises ID The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Premises ID.

7. What is NAIS? • Three Phases • Premise registration • Animal ID/ tagging • Animal Tracking

8. Timeline The program has started. NAIS in its current stage is voluntary. Mandatory System in place by: • January 2008 to identify premises • January 2009 to require full recording and reporting of defined animal movements.

9. Why Animal ID • Animal Health – January 1st, 2008 • Source verification • Weights and Gains

10. In English, to… • Safeguard animal health is the primary goal. Secondary goals – • Protect commerce and animal agriculture • Limit impact to industry in the event of a disease outbreak

11. National Premises Identification System • 7-character alphanumeric ID • Example: A123R69 • Provides a nationally unique number for each premises (location)

12. State Premises Administrator National Premises Allocator Producer Requests Premises ID National Premises Repository A23L449 Premises ID System

13. Premises ID Required For the Following Locations • Any place where livestock are held on a permanent or temporary basis. • Permanent or Temporary • Food animal production units (Ranch/Farm) • Animal residence • Livestock markets • Exhibitions • Assembly points • Processing plants

14. Premises Definition • Identifiable physical location • A Unique and describable geographic entity • The location where livestock are kept • Permanent or Temporary • Mailing/U.S. Postal Address and/or GPS (How to get there) • Animal health • Traceability

15. What species do you need to ID today?

16. Colorado has decided to step up to the plate • Health • Accomplish Traceability • Producer added value • Age verification • Origin verification • Production information • Management tool • Project Integration With your help we can hit a home run.

17. How do I register my Premises: It is easy…… • Just fill out the form and register your premise… at no cost !!!!!!!!! • Online at http://nais.aphis.usda.gov/NAIS/index.jsp?state=CO • Phone – 1-877-842-0102 • Fill out the registration form and fax in

18. Required Information for a Premises ID • User’s Full Name • Primary Contact person (owner or manager) • Mailing address (complete) • Telephone numbers (contact person) • Operation Type Your mailing address is key to getting the premises registration fast.

19. Once registered, you will receive confirmation of your premises ID number via the mail.

20. That’s it.Get your premise ID today.Take PRIDE in American Agriculture .

21. “Change is inevitable; adaptation and survival are optional.”

22. Sponsored By • Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian • Colorado State Cooperative Extension • Colorado State University

23. Any Questions?