USDA is abandoning the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and changing strategy to a state-based system.
“After concluding our listening tour on the National Animal Identification System in 15 cities across the country, receiving thousands of comments from the public and input from States, Tribal Nations, industry groups, and representatives for small and organic farmers, it is apparent that a new strategy for animal disease traceability is needed,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “I’ve decided to revise the prior policy and offer a new approach to animal disease traceability with changes that respond directly to the feedback we heard.”
Under the framework, announced today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Mid-Year meeting, USDA’s efforts will:
• Only apply to animals moved in interstate commerce;
• Be administered by the States and Tribal Nations to provide more flexibility;
• Encourage the use of lower-cost technology; and
• Be implemented transparently through federal regulations and the full rulemaking process.
3 Comments on “USDA Ends National Animal ID System”
Since he NAIS is no longer in existance, it could be better that the States and Tribal Nations create their own Animal Identification systems. Will be interesting to see how this works.
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Since he NAIS is no longer in existance, it could be better that the States and Tribal Nations create their own Animal Identification systems. Will be interesting to see how this works.
Visit Livestock-ID, Animal Identification Resources!
Since he NAIS is no longer in existance, it could be better that the States and Tribal Nations create their own Animal Identification systems. Will be interesting to see how this works.
Visit Livestock-ID, Animal Identification Resources!