Official 840 Tags - USDA ADT Program

On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule establishing general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate.  The rule became effective on March 11, 2013.

Under the final rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper statements or brand certificates.

Options are available for standard visual identification ear tags as well as RFID tags and combinations to meet all producer needs. 

Click here for more information about the USDA ADT program.


For more information about the PIN registration process, please visit the Pork Checkoff® website.