Animal ID at a Snail’s Pace

Beef and Dairy Today editors say USDA’s animal ID rule could be dangerous if FMD ever is found here.

Steve Cornett, who has covered the beef industry for decades, says USDA’s animal identification rules are fine for slow-moving diseases such as tuberculosis and BSE. But heaven help us if foot and mouth disease ever takes root here. Read his column here.

Dairy Today editor Jim Dickrell says an inability to reach consensus on animal ID and other issues could cause real and lasting harm. Read his column here.

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