Many animals are already identified through disease control programs – so why do we need NAIS?
A. There are a number of animal health programs that include an animal identification component (i.e., cooperative eradication programs for brucellosis and scrapie). And many States have information systems in place to locate at-risk animals and premises in the case of a disease outbreak or other animal health event. But these systems are not uniform in nature or connected, and they do not apply to all livestock species and diseases. NAIS – a modern, streamlined information system – enables producers and first responders to address any disease situation affecting any segment of animal agriculture in our country. And it allows for more rapid, coordinated, and efficient disease response.
