Premises Identification Number

 

Premises identification numbers, often called premises ID’s or PINs, allow animal health officials to quickly and precisely identify premises that may be implicated in an animal health or food safety emergency. PINs link animals to a physical land location, improve traceability and allow livestock owners to purchase commercially available 840 animal identification tags.

 

What is a premises? Premises are any location where animals are managed or held. Examples include farms and ranches, veterinary clinics, livestock markets, livestock exhibitions, rendering facilities, etc.

 

What is a premises identification number? A PIN is a unique, alphanumeric code assigned to a single physical location. There is no need to re-register or obtain a new PIN each year.  PINs are permanently linked to a physical location, and do not travel with livestock when moved.

 

What types of species are considered to be livestock for this program? All cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, horses, cervids (elk and deer), camelids (llamas and alpacas), captive game birds and aquaculture are considered livestock.

 

Do I need multiple premises identification numbers if I operate more than one site?

    • If you have animals on multiple premises, and all or part of the animals are moved between the premises, you can register the premises under one PIN.
    • If animals are managed separately, you will need a PIN for each location.

 

Is this a mandatory program? How much does it cost to register? Participation is voluntary. There is no cost for registering a premises.

 

What type of information do I have to provide, and is it kept confidential? You will need to provide the name and contact information of the land owner, physical location of the premises, type of premises and type of species held at the premises. You do not have to provide the number of animals, their identification numbers or any other information associated with the livestock. Your information will be kept confidential, and only state and public health officials may access the data in the event of an animal disease outbreak or public safety emergency.

 

How do I register my premises? Complete the registration form and email to Animal.Information@isda.idaho.gov. You can also contact the Division of Animal Industries to request that a form be faxed or mailed to you. Please allow one to two business days for processing. You will receive your PIN via the email you provide on the form, or via mail if no email is provided.

 

Please contact us at (208) 332-8540 if you have any questions.