Cattle Electronic Id Tags - Beef Cattle Product Reviews The
National Animal Identification System covers most livestock
species, including cattle, poultry, horses, donkeys, mules,
sheep, goats and swine, as well as bison, deer, elk, llamas,
alpacas and even some fish species, under the heading of
aquaculture. Household pets such as cats and dogs are not
included. The first step in the system is identification of
locations, or premises, where these animals are housed or
otherwise handled, while identification of the individual
animals is the second component. The final part of the program
is to track animal movement between the various premises. The
USDA claims the ultimate goal of NAIS is traceback within 48
hours of a diseased animal's movements, which would be possible
once the three components of NAIS are fully implemented. This
traceback would enable animal health officials to identify all
the animals and locations that have had direct contact with the
animal and take appropriate measures to prevent the f