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| msequine | Monday, 26. June 2006, 23:05 Post #31 |
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Haven't seen the July issue of Horse & Rider, but evidently, there's a NAIS article in it also entitled "Your Horse Your Life." |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 12:13 Post #32 |
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Equine Species Working Group Press Release Contact: info@equinespeciesworkinggroup.com Equine Species Working Group Offers Recommendations to the NAIS Subcommittee August 8, 2006, Washington, D.C. – The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) was created to review the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and the possible participation of the horse industry in the program, should it become mandatory in the future. The ESWG is committed to developing recommendations for a national equine identification plan which are in the best interests of, and protect the rights of, horse owners and breeders. On August 1, 2006, the ESWG made recommendations to the NAIS Subcommittee on how the equine industry might reach NAIS compliance in the future. Each of the different species working groups report to the NAIS Subcommittee, which in turn reports to the Secretary of Agriculture’s Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases. There were two key points that were the focus of the ESWG report: movement and identification. Reportable movements are a major concern and topic of discussion with the ESWG. Because of the extensive daily movement of horses not only intra- and interstate, but internationally, the ESWG decided to focus on those horses that are at the greatest risk of being exposed to and/or spreading disease. In recognizing the heavy burden that would be placed on horse owners or premises managers/owners by a reporting mechanism, it was recommended by the ESWG that the horse industry continue to rely on the current regulatory mechanisms in place for horses that move. These regulations that require a brand inspection, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), VS-127 Permit or International CVI prior to movement will serve as the starting point for trace back in the event of a disease outbreak. “The recommendation not to report any equine movements was one that went through much discussion, and one that we feel is very important,” says ESWG Co-Chair Dr. Marvin Beeman. “Although it may not achieve the ideal goal of the NAIS, the current practices will cover those horses at the greatest risk. It is the most practical solution at this time, as there will be no additional burden placed on horse owners or premises owners and managers.” Each of the previously mentioned regulatory documents are kept and maintained in either the state/country of origin, the state/country of destination or both. Each document contains information as to the horse’s point of origin and its point of destination. In the event of a disease concern, federal and state animal health officials would be able to access that information. Most importantly, with the exception of the one-time official identification of the horse, these are practices currently being met by horse owners who move their horses and therefore will not require the establishment of new business practices in the industry. The other focus of the ESWG report was equine identification. Standardization of the identification practices in the horse industry is a major focus of the ESWG. With standardization, the horse industry would be able to ensure that the impact of an equine disease emergency could be quickly managed and controlled to benefit the veterinary welfare of the horse and re-establish normal movements as soon as possible. The ESWG recommends that states standardize requirements for Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) and that, for NAIS compliance, horses should be identified with the ISO/ANSI compatible RFID chip (11784/85, 134.2 kHz), implanted in the nuchal ligament on the left side, in the middle third of the neck, halfway between the ears and the withers. The ESWG also recommended that official identification is necessary when a horse is transported to any premises where a brand inspection, CVI, VS 127 permit, or International Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required. ---------------- The ESWG is the designated United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) working group for horses on the issue of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). It is the working group’s responsibility to review and evaluate the NAIS and the possible participation of the horse industry in the program, as well as developing recommendations for a national equine identification plan that is in the best interests of, and protects the rights of, horse owners and breeders. |
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| Deleted User | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 12:38 Post #33 |
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Wonder what chips cost? |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 12:42 Post #34 |
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I think they're projecting a cost of about $35 per chip. And of course, there are the vet charges. Personally, if I have to chip my horses, I'd opt for one of those bio chips that monitor the horse's temperature too. Anyhow, I'm glad they're not recommending reporting all movements. That was ridiculous! |
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| Deleted User | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 13:01 Post #35 |
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I agree. I thought we were maybe off the hook altogether until I saw the chip thing. |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 15:25 Post #36 |
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Look who owns a part of VeriChip (the company they're recommending). The former Secretary of Health and Human Services IIRC. You don't think they're going to pass up a chance to make a buck do you? I doubt that they (our gov't) will pass up a chance to camp out on "Kickback Mountain." (Hmmm, do I sound disillusioned or what?) |
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| Deleted User | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 15:31 Post #37 |
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I think I was born disillusioned. Life hasn't helped alot so far either. lol |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 16:18 Post #38 |
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:ROFL I KWYM. |
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| LeLoo | Wednesday, 9. August 2006, 16:33 Post #39 |
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:ROFL
me too |
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| msequine | Saturday, 30. September 2006, 07:52 Post #40 |
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http://nonais.org/index.php/category/alert-national/
More details on the website above. Warning: Keep in mind that some of the comments on this article are from citizens who are extremely upset. Some of their comments are very politically oriented and could be offensive to some. |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 22. November 2006, 06:46 Post #41 |
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http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061109/lath077.html?.v=76 Digital Angel Corporation Announces 2006 Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results
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| jennwarr84 | Wednesday, 22. November 2006, 08:43 Post #42 |
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I would hate to see what the equine chip costs!!! With the word equine attached to it, it automatically makes it double in price. |
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| msequine | Tuesday, 12. December 2006, 11:54 Post #43 |
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The following are PDF files and require Adobe Reader to view: Equine Biosecurity and Biocontainment Practices on U.S. Equine Operations (info sheet, 2 p., 12/06) Equine Identification and Familiarity with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) (info sheet, 2 p., 12/06) Highlights of Equine 2005 Part I: Baseline Reference of Equine Health and Management, 2005 (info sheet, 2 p., 12/06) Nonambulatory Equids in the United States (info sheet, 2 p., 12/06) Vaccination Practices on U.S. Equine Operations (info sheet, 2 p., 12/06) |
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| msequine | Thursday, 18. January 2007, 16:51 Post #44 |
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Info/post courtesy of FL Horses Group. If you don't have time to read the entire article, scroll down and check out the highlighted parts.
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| msequine | Tuesday, 6. February 2007, 07:25 Post #45 |
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http://www.louisville-pets.com/microchip_cancer_study.html Implanted Microchips Cause Cancer By Jane Williams GFN contributing writer for Publication in the January 2007 "American Family Voice"
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| msequine | Thursday, 8. February 2007, 08:11 Post #46 |
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Equine Species Working Group Press Release Contact: info@equinespeciesworkinggroup.com http://www.equinespeciesworkinggroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/7/2007 USDA Seeks Comment on NAIS Documents WASHINGTON, DC - The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have requested comments on National Animal Identification System (NAIS) documents that will affect how livestock, including horses, are handled within the program. The NAIS is a voluntary identification system intended to control the spread of disease and to minimize the negative impact of a disease outbreak on the livestock industry, including horses. This would be done through the identification of premises that hold or manage livestock, animal identification and the recording of some animal movements. This is a voluntary program, though some states have mandated certain parts of the system, such as mandatory premises registration in Wisconsin. Participation in one segment of the NAIS does not require participation in the entire program. It is possible to have a premises registered but not officially identify your animals or report their movements or you can identify your animals without reporting their movements. One of the key recommendations made by the Equine Species Working Group (ESWG), the task force developed to evaluate the NAIS and offer recommendations as to how the horse industry might be able to participate in such a system, is that no equine movements should be reported. Though some components of the NAIS are already being fully implemented, the program in its entirety is still in developmental stages and changing regularly. Many of the changes that have been made since the program has been introduced can be seen in the new documents. The documents that the USDA and APHIS are requesting comments on include: • A Draft User Guide • A Program Standards and Technical Reference document • A technical specification document for the animal tracking databases The Draft User Guide is the most current plan for the NAIS, providing comprehensive information about participation in the program. It replaces all other previously published program documents. The Program Standards and Technical Reference Document is a supplement to the Draft User Guide that is targeted to those involved in the administration of the NAIS. It updates the data element standards from the 2005 Draft Program Standards. The Animal Tracking Database Technical Specifications Document contains the requirements for animal tracking databases for the implementation phase of the final NAIS component, animal movement recording. These documents can be found at www.usda.gov/nais. Comments on any of these documents or any other aspect of the NAIS may be submitted to USDA through email (animalidcomment@aphis.usdagov) or by mail to the following address: NAIS Program Staff, VS, APHIS 4700 River Road, Unit 200 Riverdale, MD 20737 ### The ESWG is the designated United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) working group for horses on the issue of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). It is the working group’s responsibility to review and evaluate the NAIS and the possible participation of the horse industry in the program, as well as developing recommendations for a national equine identification plan that is in the best interests of, and protects the rights of, horse owners and breeders. (For more info, reference NAIS Topic: http://z11.invisionfree.com/Mississippi_Eq...?showtopic=278) |
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| msequine | Friday, 9. March 2007, 14:14 Post #47 |
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The ESWG (Equine Species Working Group) has posted a Second Edition of the their Booklet titled "NAIS and Horses: The Facts Surrounding the National Animal Identification System and the Horse Industry in the U.S." The PDF copy can be downloaded here: http://www.equinespeciesworkinggroup.com/i...2nd_Edition.pdf |
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| msequine | Tuesday, 22. May 2007, 07:04 Post #48 |
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http://horsecouncil.org/legislation/identification110.html
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| Deleted User | Tuesday, 22. May 2007, 08:42 Post #49 |
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Things are looking up (for horse owners, anyway). |
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| msequine | Tuesday, 5. June 2007, 13:21 Post #50 |
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Animal ID: FFA to Promote Premises Registration Press Release June 04 2007 The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National FFA Organization announced June 4 a partnership for a broad-based education in the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) for current FFA members and alumni. The cooperative agreement signed at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., will help promote premises registration across the country. "Rapid disease response limits the impact of an outbreak on a producer's operation--or can stop disease spread before it reaches the animals," said Bruce Knight, undersecretary for USDA's marketing and regulatory programs. "Choosing to be a part of voluntary NAIS ensures a producer of needed information, when they need it most--to protect their animals and their investment." The National Animal Identification System includes premises registration, animal identification, and tracing. State and federal officials can contain a disease outbreak or other animal health event more quickly and more effectively if they have timely, accurate information. The premises registration component of NAIS makes available a nationwide communications network to assist livestock owners and animal health officials in the case of a disease event. More than 394,000 premises nationwide have been registered to date. "The National FFA Organization stands ready to partner with USDA on this venture. Together we can combine our talents and resources to educate the agriculture industry about NAIS and to help promote premises registration," said Larry D. Case, FFA chief executive officer and national FFA advisor. In February, USDA announced $6 million for cooperative agreements, subject to the availability of funding, to support nonprofit agricultural organizations to promote NAIS, and specifically, to increase participation in premises registration. USDA has awarded funding to the National Pork Board and is reviewing additional applications. |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 18. July 2007, 03:49 Post #51 |
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Or perhaps not. This is from another horse list. NAIS - original post Date: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:15 am ((PDT)) Since we have had discussion on this topic I thought this might be of interest. Horse Owner's Survey of the National Equine Identification System Dear Horse Owner: My name is Ann Swinker and I am a faculty member in the department of Dairy and Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University. My colleagues and I are conducting a study on the impact of equine identification (IRB# 25658). Animal identification offers a valuable tool for horse owners whose horses move to locations where they come into contact with other animals. There is an increased potential for the horse to be exposed to or impact the spread of disease. Animal ID has proven to be a very valuable tool in disasters or if animals are stolen or lost. Your participation in our survey is voluntary and greatly needed. Please completed the on line survey questionnaire by entering this URL site and answer the questions. http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-...=WEB226P5EVS4S4 or enter the survey through the PSU equine Sciences web page through this address: http://www.das.psu.edu/4h/horse/identification/ and click on equine survey. If you want to visit the overall survey result at the end of your survey you may enter the pass word “psuhorse” one word. We would like for you to participate in the Penn State University “Equine Identification Study” by answering the questions on on-line questionnaire and return it. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Participants filling out the survey must be 18 years of age or older. Again, your participation is confidential and voluntary. You may choose not to participate at any time. Confidentiality is important in research. I can assure you that your answers will not be associated with your name in any way. Completion and return of the survey is considered your implied consent to participate in this study. Please keep this letter for your records. Thank you for giving your attention to this matter. I appreciate you taking the time to participate in this very important study. Please completed the on line survey questionnaire and pass this on to your equine friends. If you have questions about any aspect of the study, please feel free to call me at 814-865-7810. Thank You, Dr. Ann M. Swinker, Extension Horse Specialist Pennsylvania State University, 324 Henning building University Park, Pa 16802 Email: aswinker@psu.edu Phone: 814-865-7810 Survey Questionnaire Site is http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-...=WEB226P5EVS4S4 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3a. NAIS I really hate to clog up the list with this but it is so important I feel I must. Everyone who has not taken this survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-...=WEB226P5EVS4S4 PLEASE reconsider at least answering question 13. Here are the latest results: 13. Are you in favor or opposed to participating in NAIS equine identification program? In Favor ..... 137 ..... 36% Opposed ...... 131 ..... 34% Neutral ....... 70 ..... 18% Unsure ........ 45 ..... 12% Total ....... 383 ..... 100% If you care about your ability to compete in this sport without reporting every movement to a govt database, speak now or forever hold your peace. Two people on other lists have been in contact with the adminstrator of this research project and received this in reply: << Penn State University is conducting a survey to provide information about how the United States horse industry feels towards NAIS. Our survey is anonymous; therefore no one participating in this survey will be registered for any type of program. Additionally, those of us working on the Penn State survey are neutral to the issue. We intend to present the results of this survey without bias. The information that we collect will present the voice of the people to the Equine Work Group, USDA National Animal Identification System (NAIS). We hope you recognize this as an opportunity for you to be heard. We respect your concerns.>> I can tell you exactly what the USDA will do with this information - they will present it to Congress as evidence of "broad based support" just as they did with their NAIS "listening sessions" that only 45 people knew about and attended. Remember that the House Ag Committee is set to vote THIS WEEK on the 2007 Farm Bill which includes the Peterson amendment - allowing the USDA to create a mandatory NAIS. From there it goes to the full House and then the Senate. |
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| msequine | Wednesday, 18. July 2007, 04:14 Post #52 |
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I just took the survey. Here are the current results from Question #13: 13. Are you in favor or opposed to participating in NAIS equine identification program? In Favor......181 (24%) Opposed.....429 (56%) Neutral.........92 (12%) Unsure.........63 (8%) Total..........765 (100%) |
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| Deleted User | Wednesday, 18. July 2007, 04:35 Post #53 |
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I took it.
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| Deleted User | Saturday, 21. July 2007, 18:10 Post #54 |
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CityWatcher.com, a provider of surveillance equipment, attracted little notice itself _ until a year ago, when two of its employees had glass-encapsulated microchips with miniature antennas embedded in their forearms. http://www.comcast.net/news/technology/ind.../21/720260.html Long read, but interesting. |
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| msequine | Sunday, 22. July 2007, 06:33 Post #55 |
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Interesting article Joey. Thanks for posting. I bumped our previous NAIS discussion. IIRC, you and I discussed the potential for chipping humans--at least I think it was in that thread. |
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| Deleted User | Sunday, 22. July 2007, 07:08 Post #56 |
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I remember.
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| msequine | Monday, 30. July 2007, 06:37 Post #57 |
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I just merged these two posts into one thread Joey. Makes it a little easier to find all the info. |
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| Deleted User | Monday, 30. July 2007, 06:40 Post #58 |
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Cool. Thank you.
You know, I think it's going to be postponed for horses for a while. Then, when we're not looking, they'll stick it to us. |
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| msequine | Monday, 30. July 2007, 06:41 Post #59 |
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You know they're just watching and waiting for an opportunity to get into our wallets. |
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| Deleted User | Monday, 30. July 2007, 06:46 Post #60 |
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Amazing, isn't it? The things folks will do for money. That must be why i'm poor... or maybe it's because i'm lazy lol |
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