Development of a national electronic identification system for livestock
The USDA has been supporting the development of a National Electronic Identification System for livestock since 1973, because widespread use of such a system would improve disease control. This would be accomplished through the maintenance of more extensive and accurate records that could allow for a rapid tracing of diseased animal movements in commerce and rapid implementation of appropriate control measures. It appears that the major technical problems of developing the system have been surmounted, and plans are being implemented to purchase and field test some commercial equipment that will have most of the properties thought necessary for the National System. The National Electronic Identification Board has been formed with representatives from all of the major livestock interests to guide the development of the program, so that the total livestock industry will benefit through improved management and better disease control with a single voluntary National System.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM
- OSTI ID:
- 5463879
- Journal Information:
- J. Anim. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 53:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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