The state of Indiana is mandating premises identification and registration. It started yesterday, September 1st.
Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns assured attendees at the 2006 ID Info Expo that the national animal identification system would remain voluntary for the foreseeable future. Indiana is one of several states taking that has decided to mandate registrations. At that same meeting, Jennifer Greiner with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health spoke to participants about Indiana’s plans and Cindy interviewed her on that topic.
Greiner interview (5 min MP3)
To register your premises in Indiana, click here.