AASV Position Statement: Premises Registration

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) supports mandatory premises registration at the State level to facilitate the identification of livestock premises for the purpose of disease control programs.  The AASV recognizes the importance of rapidly responding to disease outbreaks and the necessity of identifying locations housing susceptible livestock.  Premises registration forms the basis of an effective disease management program.  The AASV therefore urges its members to register their premises (veterinary clinics, farms, etc.) and also to promote premises registration to their livestock clients.