Premises identification is an important part of an effective traceability system and emergency management plan. It is a tool used to prevent, prepare for, respond to, or recover from a disaster, a foreign animal disease outbreak, or an emergency that threatens animal or human health. In an animal health event, having animal locations and other key information in one system is critical for quick, accurate and cost-effective emergency response.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, premises identification provides a way of linking livestock and poultry to specific parcels of land for better management of animal disease and emergency response situations.
Benefits of Premises Identification
- Allows for rapid notification of livestock and poultry stakeholders
- Helps prepare for animal health and food safety emergencies
- Facilitates rapid evacuation of animals in the event of a natural or man-made disaster
- Helps track animals in an emergency
- Reduces the impact of an emergency
- Helps maintain or provide for greater market access
How to Register
There is no cost to participate in this program. Participation will assist the industry in planning for and managing animal health and foods safety emergencies.
- Download and complete the Premises Identification Program Registration Form (457 KB)
- For assistance in completing your registration form or further information on the program, please contact the program coordinator at nlpid@gov.nl.ca or 709.637.2088.
- Submit your completed registration form by email to nlpid@gov.nl.ca, fax to 709.637.2586 or by mail to:
Newfoundland and Labrador Premises Identification Program
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
P.O. Box 2006, 192 Wheeler’s Road, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J8
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