Nov. 10, 03 - Animal ID Meeting Brings Cattle Industry Groups Together

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A bottom-up, industry-controlled animal identification system will work much better than one that’s dictated by the federal government.  That’s the concept behind a new industry effort discussed last week in the offices of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.  Jan Lyons, a beef producer from Manhattan, Kansas, and NCBA president-elect, says the reason it should be a grassroots effort is obvious.   

Cut #1    :21       Outcue: "...needs to occur here."

According to Lyons, we can look North of the border to see what might be accomplished. 

Cut #2    :21       Outcue: "...that very quickly."

The speed of the system is critical.

Cut #3    :18       Outcue: "...from region to region."

Lyons says there is only one reason her organization would get involved.

Cut #4    :23       Outcue: "...is an industry issue."

Lyons says only by working through their livestock organizations will producers have maximum input into how an animal identification program is implemented.