USDA Swine PIN Tags
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
