The Animal RFID Consortium is organized and operates under the auspices of The International RFID Business Association, (RFIDba). The RFIDba, was founded in 2004 and is a non-profit, educational centric, vendor neutral, technology and frequency agnostic, organization. The RFIDba serves the needs of the end user communities who are in the process of exploring and implementing RFID in their enterprise. The RFIDba facilitates the rapid adoption of RFID technologies by businesses in all vertical markets through the creation, production, and delivery of high quality, university level, educational programs on RFID and other associated complimentary technologies. The RFIDba advocates the “Holistic” approach to the implementation of RFID technologies. Furthermore, The RFIDba offers value added business services and networking opportunities to its members around the world.

Our Vision:

Our Mission:

The mission of the Animal RFID Consortium is to act as a forum for organizations and individuals who are vested in the health and well being of animals and collectively represent a balance of government, animal associations, practitioners, and academicians. The cumulative wealth of knowledge and resources will aid in the advancement of an enhanced understanding of how the use of RFID and other technologies can improve all aspects of animal management and protect the global food supply from disease and other threats. It will enhance track and trace capabilities.

With a goal of improving return on investments to ensure safe and healthy resources for years to come, objectives include: streamlined and integrated services to improve the life cycle of animals in our care; less redundancy; and reduction of losses.