About the International Livestock Identification Association

ILIA Mission Statement

Livestock Identification Programs

The International Livestock Identification Association is dedicated to the protection, promotion, and preservation of livestock identification and inspection in North America. The livestock industry is a critical industry in North America and generates enormous economic impact both in job creation and revenue generation.  The North American livestock industry is also critical to supplying safe food to over 528,000,000 people in Canada, United States and Mexico.

The ILIA strongly believes that livestock producers are the best steward of animal welfare, care, and health. We further encourage the rejection of any movement by any animal activist, persons, or group that would have any disruptive or negative affect on the livestock industry. We believe that our mission should be to help educate the general public, as well as local, state / provincial, and federal officials on the critical importance of the livestock industry in North America.

The ILIA encourages and supports enforcement of livestock ownership and identification legislation.

The ILIA will assist any agency, association, industry group, or individual producer in their efforts to protect, promote, and preserve livestock identification and inspection.