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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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