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National Animal Identification Program Requirements for Goats - ansci cornell 2025

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The document outlines the National Animal Identification Program requirements for goats, emphasizing the need for official identification to track livestock and prevent disease spread, particularly Scrapie. It details the identification process for breeding goats and pets, including tattooing and eartagging procedures, as well as record-keeping responsibilities for goat producers. The USDA provides guidelines on obtaining premises identification numbers and eartags, highlighting compliance for all goats moving interstate or attending fairs and auctions.

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Begin by entering your premises identification number in the designated field. This is crucial for tracking your goats and ensuring compliance with USDA regulations.
Next, fill out the unique individual animal identifier for each goat. This should include a letter representing the year of birth followed by a unique number, such as 'T15' for the fifteenth kid born in 2005.
If applicable, attach any registration papers that correspond with the tattoo numbers of registered goats. Ensure that these documents are legible and match the identifiers provided.
Complete all sections regarding ownership changes, ensuring that you document any transfers accurately. This includes recording dates and details of previous owners.
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How to get a flock ID number?

For many years, the USDA had provided plastic Scrapie Flock Tags at no cost to producers. At the present time, only sheep or goat producers that have not previously been in the Scrapie program and never received free Scrapie eartags are eligible for receiving up to 100 free tags.

Are scrapie tags free?

The goat should have either an official Scrapie eartag in its ear or tattoo in its ears or tailweb. If the animals registration tattoo is being used as the Scrapie ID then the original owner should provide you with a completed application for registry or recordation.

How to get a flock ID for goats?

To request official sheep and goat tags, a flock or premises ID, or both, call 1-866-USDA-Tag (866-873-2824).

How do you identify a goat?

Goats can be identified with any of the following identification devices: ear tags. tattoos. pastern tags.

How to get goats tagged?

Buy official tags from ear tag suppliers approved by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). When ordering tags, youll need the county parish holding ( CPH ) number and herd mark for where you keep the animal. For goats born on a holding with a temporary CPH or common land, give the herd mark of your permanent holding.

What are the by products of goats?

Goat fiber, hair, hides, and leather. Just like all goat breeds produce milk and meat, most breeds also produce a fine fuzzy undercoat (cashmere) that grows in the winter as well as their regular coat of smooth shiny hair.

How to ID a goat?

Scrapie Identification Requirements All goats moved intrastate or interstate for any purpose must be officially identified to their flock/herd of birth.

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