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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Premises ID Number?

What is Premises Registration?

Premises registration is a way to locate where livestock or dead animals are kept or congregated. Premises are listed in a computerized database with information about what species of animals are kept at any location. Each premises is assigned a number that remains with the location.
Premises registration allows for much faster traces when there is an outbreak of an animal disease or an animal-borne human disease. If we know where susceptible animals are located, we can control the disease more quickly.'
Premises registration is not individual animal identification.
Premises registration is mandatory in Wisconsin. Wisconsin requires premises identification, regardless of whether the USDA or any other state requires it.

What must be registered?

Any location in Wisconsin where livestock are kept or congregated must be registered.
"Livestock" includes cattle and other bovine animals, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, horses and other equine animals, farm-raised deer and other cervids, gamebirds including pheasants, quail, wild turkeys, migrating waterfowl, pigeons, and exotic birds raised in captivity, bison, llamas and other camelids, ratites such as emus and ostriches, and fish.
"Premises" includes farms and hobby farms; veterinary clinics with large animal hospital facilities; stables; animal markets; livestock feedlots, animal trucker and dealer premises where animals are kept; slaughter, rendering and dead animal plants; livestock exhibitions; and any other location where livestock is kept or congregated.
The premises registration number stays with the location; that is, a change in property ownership will not change the premises identification number.

Who must register?

The property owner, livestock owner, livestock caretaker, or other person involved in the livestock operation must register facilities not listed by DATCP. If two or more people keep livestock on the same premises, one registration covers all.
Register online at www.wiid.org or call 888-808-1910 for more info.

What is strangles?

find out about this disease by clicking the links below

Strangles Overview

Strangles: New Melennium, Same Disease

Strangles: Human Protocol

Who’s Who In The Horse, Pony, Horseless Horse and Pet Horse Project?

Regular Members: For the member who is grades 3-13. You, your parents, or other immediate family member OWN the animal that you are working. You are the primary caregiver to that horse.

Leasing/Managerial Members: These are regular project members who have agreed to manage a horse owned by another person for the duration of the 4-H year. The lease does not have to be a monetary based lease. You will be expected to follow the regular project member requirements. You do not own the horse, but you are expected to be the primary caretaker.

Cloverbuds: This is a program developed by 4-H for youth below grade 3 who want to participate in 4-H. They may join any club and are invited to participate in county activities, but are not allowed to handle or ride horses or bring a horse to the fair.

Horseless Horse (HH): 4-H members who sign up for this project usually have a leader in their club to help them and also a project leader to assist them. There are countywide meetings held 3-4 times a year for this project. They usually deal with horse related things such as: safety around horses, bathing, grooming, how to bridle/saddle/lead an animal, and question and answer sessions. Clinics are also presented with regular project members assisting and also learning. HH members are encouraged to attend all Horsemaster events. Attempts are made to allow these members the PRIVILEGE of being paired with a regular member’s animal, and depending on the owner’s decision/discretion, you may have the potential of exhibiting this animal at the Fair. In this case, you need permission papers signed and pre-registration papers completed (inquire at the 4-H office).

**Regular members with gentle, reliable animals and who are willing to work with a HH member are encouraged to get involved in this project. It is a great feeling to help someone learn about and love your animal.

How do I know my horses height?

Horse Measurement: Height is measured at the top of the withers. A pony is classified as 56 inches and under. A horse is considered tall if the measurement is 56”. Another term of measurement for horses is called a “Hand” which equals 4 inches. A horse who is said to be 15 hands tall would be 60 inches at the withers. A horse said to be 15.3 hands would be 15 hands plus 3 inches tall or 63 inches tall.

What do the different classes of showing mean?

Showmanship: This class is judged on how the handler shows the animal while leading it. A pattern is usually requested by the judge and then performed by the handler with the animal.

Halter: This class is judged on the animal’s conformation and muscling. The division for this class is based on animal’s age, sex, and sometimes breed and intended use, such as English style or Western type.

Horsemanship: This is a riding class in which the rider’s ability is judged. This is usually a western style class. Patterns are sometimes requested by the judge.

Equitation: This is also a riding class where the rider is judged on how correctly and “hassle free” the person rides. This class is usually specified as English. The judge may request patterns.

Pleasure: This class is judged on the horse’s ability to be ridden quietly and pleasurably, it’s attitude, and the smoothness and evenness of it’s leg movement. It is usually specified as either English or Western.

Gymkanna: A series of western speed events in which you compete on horseback. They include barrel racing, pole bending, flag race and many more.

Trail: The AQHA defines the trail class as a class which is to be judged on the performance of a horse over obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the rider, and attitude. This is a wonderful class for the person who loves precision, and the horse with a very careful demeanor. The horse and rider must both be very quiet and patient individuals to be able to negotiate intricate obstacles such as side passes, backthroughs, bridges and many more. This is a pattern class so the pattern must be memorized prior to the class.