The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule in 2013 establishing regulations regarding the trackability of U.S. livestock moving interstate. The rule names specific methods of animal identification that are acceptable. One of the permitted methods of identification is a 15 digit microchip that begins with the designated United States
Microchip ID Systems manufactures only Certified ISO microchips. ISO refers to the 'International Standards Organization'. To be Certified as ISO, the chip must be manufactured as follows: 1) Operate at a radio frequency of 134.2 kHz. 2) Contain 15 digits, the first three of which are the unique assigned manufacturer
The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends a Certified ISO microchip for all species. From AVMA.org: "The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association (WSAVA), and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) endorse the use of electronic identification
The microchip world is moving to the ISO standard. We only manufacture the Certified ISO standard as it recognized worldwide and can be read by scanners in use across the USA. For international travel, your pet is required to have a 15 digit ISO microchip. * Beware: Do not use
Yes, you can use a microchip. Our division called Alliance ID provides the officially approved products you need. Call us if you have questions: 800-434-2843. Read what the USDA-APHIS has to say: "The National Scrapie Eradication Program, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Those who rely upon microchips to reunite pets and owners have voiced concerns about a type of ISO chip that begins with these three numbers: 900 (nine-zero-zero). The concerns are centered around ease of tracking the chip back to the maker/distributor. There are hundreds of companies who share the 900
Simple. You need a Certified ISO microchip. The chip number must be 15-digits long and meet the specifications of the International Standards Organization. (ISO) Plan ahead! If you have questions, call us at 800-434-2843.
After 2 years in development, we began production of the 15-Gauge needle in late 2013. Designed specifically for pets, this chip truly revolutionized the implant procedure. Standard microchips have in the past required a 12-Gauge needle to implant, but BuddyID® is delivered through a slim sharp 15 gauge needle. This
