We are amending the regulations concerning the interstate movement of animals to limit the use of the animal identification number (AIN) with the 840 prefix to animals born in the United States. In addition, we are extending the restrictions on the removal of official identification devices to include devices applied to imported animals in their countries of origin. We are also requiring that if such a device is lost following importation into the United States, the animal may only be retagged with an official identification device using a numbering system other than an AIN beginning with an 840 prefix. These requirements are necessary to enhance our traceback capabilities for both domestic and imported animals in the event of a disease outbreak.
Document Subtype:
Interim rule
Received Date:
September 18 2008, at 07:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Start-End Page:
54059 - 54063
Comment Start Date:
September 18 2008, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date:
November 17 2008, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
National Animal Identification System; Use of 840 Animal Identification Numbers for U.S.-Born Animals Only
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View AllSubmitter: Dellerman, Richard Posted: 09/29/2008 ID: APHIS-2008-0077-0003
Nov 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Culver, Maggie Posted: 10/06/2008 ID: APHIS-2008-0077-0005
Nov 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Granneman, Linda Posted: 10/27/2008 ID: APHIS-2008-0077-0007
Nov 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Cox, David Posted: 11/18/2008 ID: APHIS-2008-0077-0008
Nov 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Hilton, Matthew Posted: 11/18/2008 ID: APHIS-2008-0077-0009
Nov 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
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