FAQs
- Why is it important to have a 48-hour traceback capability?
- What are premises?
- What is a premises registration number?
- Is there a cost to have my premises registered?
- How do I register?
- What animals are considered to be livestock for this program?
- If I have National Scrapie Eradication Program Flock identification, do I also need to have a premises registration number?
- Is this a voluntary program?
- Will this program increase my liability?
- Will the information I share about my premises and animals be kept confidential?
- What information do I need in order to register my premises?
- Why would GPS coordinates be beneficial?
- How do I register premises that do not have a physical address?
- Do I need multiple premises registration numbers if I operate on more than one site?
- Does registering my premises require me to individually identify or tag my animals?
- Can I use the premises registration number to source verify my cattle for marketing purposes?
- Who can I contact if I have more questions?
- What are the benefits for producers to participate in Locate In 48?
1. Why is it important to have a 48-hour traceback capability?
To protect the health of the livestock in Oklahoma and in the United States, being able to quickly contact you in the event of an animal disease outbreak is essential. Locate In 48 will help limit the scope and expense of an outbreak by getting the word out quickly.
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2. What are premises?
Premises are any location where animals are managed or held—farms and ranches, veterinary clinics, stables, livestock markets, livestock dealer sites, processing and rendering facilities, livestock exhibitions, etc.
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3. What is a premises registration number?
A premises registration number is a unique seven-digit code assigned to a physical location.
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4. Is there a cost to have my premises registered?
There is no cost for registering premises through the state program.
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5. How do I register?
There are three basic ways to register your premises in Oklahoma:
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6. What animals are considered to be livestock for this program?
Cattle, bison, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, equine, cervids (deer, elk), camelids (llama, alpacas), captive game birds, and aquaculture are species that are considered livestock for this program.
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7. If I have National Scrapie Eradication Program Flock identification, do I also need to have a premises registration number?
Yes. The flock identification is given to a unit of animals. Premises registration refers to a physical location where the animals are housed. If a flock moves to a new location, the flock identification will remain the same, but the new premises will need a registration number.
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8. Is this a voluntary program?
Participation in the premises registration program is voluntary.
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9. Will this program increase my liability?
No. No one is liable for an animal disease. The focus of Locate In 48 is to identify, contain, and eradicate disease, thereby protecting your livestock from disastrous disease outbreaks.
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10. Will the information I share about my premises and animals be kept confidential?
Yes, the information you provide is confidential according to Oklahoma law (Title 2, Section 4-20).
Only state animal health officials may access the data in the event of animal theft, animal disease outbreak, or animal health emergency. Registrants set up their own computer user name and password and control their information.
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11. What information do I need in order to register my premises?
The State of Oklahoma requires the following pieces of information: name and contact information of the landowner, physical location, operation type, livestock species, and name and contact information of the livestock owner.
When registering your premises, you will never be asked to report the number of animals on your property.
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12. Why would GPS coordinates be beneficial?
This information is not required, but it is useful if you don’t have a physical address. Your local Farm Service Agency office can provide you with the GPS coordinates for your premises.
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13. How do I register premises that do not have a physical address?
When completing the forms, you will need to provide driving directions to the premises from the nearest town. When providing the driving directions, use directional indicators (east, west, south, and north), give number of miles from turns, and indicate on which side of the road your premises are located. Alternately you can provide the GPS coordinates for the property.
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14. Do I need multiple premises registration numbers if I operate on more than one site?
No. If you have animals on multiple premises, you can register all of your farms or ranches under one premises registration number. Use the physical address for the main premises when registering. However, if you would like to register the premises with separate registration numbers, that is an option.
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15. Does registering my premises require me to individually identify or tag my animals?
No, registering your premises does not require you to individually identify or tag your animals.
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16. Can I use the premises registration number to source verify my cattle for marketing purposes?
Premises registration does not automatically make your cattle source or age verified. Source and age verification are separate programs that may require some of the same information. If you would like more information regarding premises registration, please contact the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry at 405-522-6138.
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17. Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Questions can be directed to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry at 405-522-6138 or your county extension office.
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18. What are the benefits for producers to participate in Locate In 48?
The driving benefit of this program is disease control. If livestock owners can be quickly notified of an outbreak, the losses that you may suffer from animal disease will be minimized.
The program will also help increase consumer confidence in Oklahoma’s food supply. Because animal disease outbreaks can be quickly contained and eradicated through the Locate In 48 program, domestic foodstuffs will be more protected from the threat of disease.
Another benefit will be the continued ability to compete in the global marketplace. Buyers worldwide, including some domestic customers, are beginning to demand disease traceability.
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