Articles tagged under: traceability
Updating Traceability Standards
Published October 2, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council is asking all segments of the swine industry to provide feedback on the national swine traceability system. In 2006, U.S. pork producers voluntarily adopted animal traceability standards to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases.…NCBA Defends Traceability Rules
Published April 20, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has filed comments on USDA’s proposed traceability rule. This proposal calls for the use of electronic ear tags as the official identification for cattle and bison. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson said a foreign animal disease…Northrup Wraps Up Presidency with ILIA
Published July 22, 2019
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Chief Brand Inspector Blaine Northrup has wrapped up his year as president of the International Livestock Identification Association. Northrup was recognized during the group’s annual conference in Calgary. Traceability was a major issue for the International…Funding Available for Tracebility
Published April 17, 2019
USDA is investing $1 million to fund animal disease traceability and electronic identification projects in cattle. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of radio frequency identification tags in “high-volume, fast-paced environments.” Projects will track cattle movement and collect health…Tweaking Market Access Standards
Published August 6, 2018
The trade war and tariffs are getting the headlines, but the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concentrating on trade agreements. In particular, the NCBA wants foreign markets to accept management practices like beef implants. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director…