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Ordering PVP Electronic Tags

Which tag is right for me?

With all the various types of tags out there it's not easy picking a tag nor is it easy to decide which tag is right for my operation. We have provided a brief list to keep in mind when choosing tags and several documents that outline the requirements for being compliant.

Brief List:

Purchase tags from manufacturers recommended by your PVP Provider!
Choose a tag style that best fits your management needs!
USDA "840" tags are NOT always required through the PVP (check with the provider)!
Premises Registration is NOT always required through the PVP (check with the provider)!

List of PVP Compliant Tags

What does PVP Compliant mean?

The USDA Process Verified Program uses the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 9000 series standards for documented quality management systems as a format for evaluating program documentation to ensure consistent auditing practices and promote international recognition of audit results.

The USDA Process Verified Program provides companies that supply agricultural products or services the opportunity to assure customers of their ability to provide consistent quality products or services. It is limited to programs or portions of programs where specified process verified points are supported by a documented quality management system. The specified process verified points are identified by the supplier.

Companies with approved USDA Process Verified Programs are able to make marketing claims associated with their process verified points – these include age, source, feeding practices, or other raising and processing claims -- and market themselves as "USDA Process Verified" with use of the "USDA Process Verified" shield and term. The USDA Process Verified Program does not relieve the company of meeting regulatory requirements issued by other Federal Departments or USDA Agencies. (USDA Agriculture Marketing Services , 2009)

Basically what this says: Tri-Merit (GAM) can verify that the calf with AIN #: 900000000000001, was born on this date (or between these two dates) at this location. This qualifies animals for special marketing programs and verifies quality assurance for US and foreign consumers. In a nut shell, it's a birth certificate for livestock and the EID serves as the unique identifier for the animal.