New IDairy Program Introduced
IDairy consists of six organizations that serve thousands of dairy farmers. We have formed this coalition because we all agree that our industry will be best served when all dairy operations, and ultimately, all dairy cows, are identified in a national central database. To learn more, visit the IDairy website.
NAIS Website Launched by USDA
The USDA introduced a new website to inform stakeholders about the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The website is designed to be a one-stop resource to facts about NAIS. In addition to providing national news, this site provides contact information for state and tribal animal health authorities. Click here to access the website.
NMPF's Comment on a National Identification Program
The NMPF Animal Health Committee has endorsed the plan to have a national identification program. We developed a Dairy Species Working Group that will further evaluate how the plan can best be applied in the dairy industry. NMPF will be working cooperatively with Holstein Association USA, Inc.; Dairy Herd Improvement Association; National Association of Animal Breeders; American Jersey Cattle Association; Dairy Heifer & Calf Association; and other organizations.
