NAICS 115210 - Support Activities for Animal Production
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What is NAICS 115210
NAICS code 115210, Support Activities for Animal Production, covers establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services related to raising livestock such as cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry, and sheep. Businesses operating in this sector offer a range of support functions including breeding services, pedigree record maintenance, and health management activities like spraying and shearing. These services are essential for optimizing livestock production efficiency, improving animal quality, and ensuring welfare standards. Government agencies contract for these services to support agricultural programs, animal health initiatives, and rural development projects that contribute to food security and sustainable farming practices. The sector plays a vital role in enhancing livestock productivity and maintaining genetic quality, which are critical to both commercial and conservation efforts.
Industry Classification for NAICS 115210
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities related to raising livestock (e.g., cattle, goats, hogs, horses, poultry, sheep). These establishments may perform one or more of the following: (1) breeding services for animals, including companion animals (e.g., cats, dogs, pet birds); (2) pedigree record services; (3) boarding horses; (4) dairy herd improvement activities; (5) livestock spraying; and (6) sheep dipping and shearing.
Breakdown for NAICS 115210
- Includes establishments providing support services to livestock producers, excluding direct animal raising.
- Focuses on enhancing livestock breeding, health, and productivity through specialized activities.
- Typical projects involve breeding assistance, pedigree tracking, animal boarding, and health treatments.
- Small to medium-sized businesses often dominate, with size standards generally under $15 million in annual receipts.
- Encompasses both commercial and government-supported agricultural programs.
- Services support sustainable livestock production and animal welfare compliance.
Included Activities for NAICS 115210
- Providing breeding services for livestock and companion animals.
- Maintaining pedigree and genetic record services.
- Boarding and caring for horses.
- Conducting dairy herd improvement programs.
- Applying livestock spraying for pest and disease control.
- Performing sheep dipping and shearing services.
- Supporting herd health monitoring and management.
- Assisting with grazing and livestock facility management.
Business Types for NAICS 115210
- Livestock breeding service providers
- Animal boarding and care facilities
- Agricultural support service companies
- Veterinary and animal health service contractors
- Genetic and pedigree record management firms
- Specialized sheep shearing and dipping businesses
Subcategories for NAICS 115210
- Animal semen banks
- Artificial insemination services for livestock
- Artificial insemination services for pets
- Boarding horses (except racehorses)
- Branding
- Breeding, animal, services
- Bull testing stations
- Cattle spraying
- Cleaning poultry houses
- Corralling, drovers
- Dairy herd improvement associations
- Equine boarding
- Farriers
- Hoof trimming
- Horses (except racehorses), boarding
- Horses, training (except racehorses)
- Horseshoeing
- Livestock breeding services (except consulting)
- Livestock spraying
- Milk testing for butterfat and milk solids
- Pedigree (i.e., livestock, pets, poultry) record services
- Poultry catching services
- Reproductive flushing services for animals
- Semen collection
- Sexing services for poultry (e.g., separating males/females)
- Sheep dipping and shearing
- Showing of cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, and poultry
- Stud services
- Training horses (except racehorses)
- Vaccinating livestock (except by veterinarians)
Government Buyers for NAICS 115210
Federal and state agricultural departments, natural resource agencies, and military installations with livestock operations are typical government buyers of support activities for animal production. Agencies like the USDA contract these services to support livestock breeding programs, herd health monitoring, and disease control initiatives. Additionally, departments tasked with environmental conservation and public lands management may require livestock support services for grazing management and animal welfare compliance. These government entities rely on specialized contractors to provide expertise and operational support that align with regulatory standards and program goals, ensuring effective livestock management within public agricultural and research programs.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 115210
Contracts for NAICS 115210 services commonly include firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, often awarded through competitive bidding or negotiated procurement methods. Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts may also be used to provide ongoing support services over multiple years. Typical contract values vary widely depending on the scope, ranging from small-scale breeding support contracts under $100,000 to larger, multi-year herd improvement or health management programs exceeding $1 million. Government procurement in this sector emphasizes compliance with animal welfare regulations, technical expertise, and proven operational capabilities.
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