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Official
USDA Swine Premise (PIN) Tags
The Swine Premises Tag consists of a
tamper-proof button and a visual panel stud. Each tag carries the official US
shield, the assigned alphanumeric seven character standard PIN (Premises
Identification Number), State postal code of the PIN and a notice stating
“UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE.” Space is also available on the visual panel for producers
wanting to include an individual management number.
Program Details:
• Tags must be applied prior to harvest
channel entry
• Tags must have premises ID number and
shield
• Cull sows and boars are required to
have PIN tag
• PIN of last farm required
• Available in a wide range of colors
Purposes:
• Supports comprehensive disease
surveillance programs
• Improves trace-back accuracy, speed
and efficiency
• Meets USDA and pork industry standards
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