To obtain a premises identification number call the Michigan Department of Agriculture at (866) 870-5136, or register here.

To track animals, animal health officials must know where they are born and where they are moved. Therefore, uniquely identifying locations that manage or hold animals is the first step in traceability. 

Each premises in Michigan that participates in animal production and(or) commerce will be identified with a unique seven character identifier (for example, A123R69), called a premises identification number.  This number is the same as that which will be used in the National Animal Identification System, developed by USDA.

Information that will be associated with your premises identification number in MDA’s database includes.

• Name of Entity
• Owner or Appropriate Contact Person
• Street Address, City, Zip Code of the farm
• Contact Phone Number
• Operation Type (e.g., farm, market, processor, etc.)