Premises Identification
Premises Identification Number (Pin)
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A premises identification number (PIN) is a nationally unique number that is permanently assigned to a single physical location.
- PINs are used by animal health officials
- as a means to identifying a premises involved in an animal health event
- to locate and notify producers who may be involved in an animal health event and whose herds may be at risk
- PINs are used by producers
- when purchasing official identification eartags
- to verify premises location when participating in process verification programs such as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA)
- to provide contact information to animal health officials in the event that notification is needed during an animal health event
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have forgotten my PIN?- Please contact SDAIB if you have forgotten your PIN.
- SDAIB encourages producers to acquire a single PIN per operation. However, you may apply for more than one PIN if livestock are managed at different locations.
- In the event that the owner/manager of the livestock is not the owner/manager of the land, SDAIB prefers that the owner/manager of the livestock apply for the PIN.
- SDAIB recommends that you periodically review and update your information to keep it as current as possible. Please notify SDAIB when any changes to your information occur.
To apply for a PIN
Complete an application and mail, fax, or email the completed form to the SD Animal
Industry Board or call to apply over the phone: (605) 773-3321
Return forms to:
South Dakota Animal Industry Board
411 South Fort Street, Pierre, SD 57501
Fax: (605) 773-5459
Email: aibmail@state.sd.us