Premises ID Information

How to obtain a Premises ID number:

Obtaining a premises ID number is typically a very simple process that involves contacting your state animal health agency. Individuals can find their respective state’s contact information by accessing the list of state contacts.

What is Premises Identification?

A Premises identification number (PIN) is part of the Animal Disease Traceability Framework (ADT) that is designed to help identify animals to the locations they have be raised on or passed through during their lives. This number along with accurate movement records can serve as a critical piece of information in quickly tracing back an animal to a location in the event of an animal health emergency. When registering a premises ID, the producer’s contact information (name, address, phone for primary and secondary contacts) will be recorded. You must have a PIN to purchase official electronic animal identification tags.

What is a federally approved USDA 840 ear tag?

An official ear tag is a source of animal identification that, with accurate movement records, provides the ability to trace animals to their origin. This capability is critical in the event of an animal disease emergency to help locate what points the animal has been in contact with. Anyone who purchases federally approved ear tags will be required to submit their PIN when ordering. The premises ID number will then be recorded in a database and associated with the ear tag numbers from this purchase.

Where can you purchase USDA 840 ear tags?

CCK Outfittes sells many different types of federally approved USDA ear tags. Depending on your needs, you can find USDA 840 visual tags, USDA 840 tags matched with an EID button and even Texas Parks and Wildlife approved deer tags. Check out all our different offerings here.