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Challenges of Implementing Animal Traceability Laws
The chapter explores the new USDA requirement for tagging sexually intact cattle and bison with electronically readable tags when moving interstate, raising concerns about its impact on small farms and ranchers. Representative Harriet Hageman discusses the complexities of EID mandates, highlighting potential financial challenges and the threat to the livestock industry. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of regulations on the cattle industry and the importance of maintaining independent farmers and ranchers.