B08_-_ATTACHMENT_3_-_MICROCHIPPING.pdf

Attachment 3

Microchipping Protocol

1. BLM facility personnel or a BLM facility veterinarian will train Contractor staff initially at the gather to insert microchips.

2. All PGS treated animals must receive a microchip prior to release back to the range. All data must be recorded on the attached data form (PGS Release Record).

3. Ensure the Signalment Key of the animal is determined by BLM personnel and provided to the Contractor at the time of insertion.

4. Scan the animal for an existing chip with a universal scanner.

5. Shave and disinfect the implantation site with alcohol.

6. Scan the chip prior to insertion. Check that the microchip number matches the individual microchip package.

7. Care should be taken, and sterile technique used, to avoid contact of microchip insertion needles with any surface

8. Implant the microchip into the nuchal ligament, halfway between the poll and the withers, on the animals left side. In some cases, young burros as an example, you may have to pinch the hide together after inserting the chip to make sure it does not come out.

9. After insertion, scan the injection site with a universal reader to confirm the placement and number of the microchip.

10. Ensure the microchip barcode sticker is affixed on the correct microchip bar code line for the treated animal on the PGS Release Record Form.

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

WILD HORSE AND BURRO PGS RELEASE RECORD

MODIFIED HQ261

(January 2022)

Location

Office/Facility Code

Month Year

Method** Reason** CAPTURE DATA: Location

State

Date

Mo. Day Year Herd AreaDay

PGS RELEASE DATA: Date

Signalment Key**Freezemark

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10.

**Refer to Page 2 for the appropriate codes.

MICROCHIP BAR CODE

OTHER FMs (include location) (i.e. Letter Brands for PGS Treatments/ location on animal)