Diana,
I do not think the government will ever go with a collars because of the
ease of being able to move the collar from one animal to another. I wonder
what the LaMauche (spelling) {the goats with little or no ears) are doing?
I would not be surprise if the complete system finally ends up with
breeders/producers using implants of some sort.
James Harper
Virginia Regional Director
BBSAI
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Subject: Re: [blackbelly] listening sessions--but are we being heard?
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/nais/Email_Disclaimer.pdf
Unable to attend? Above pdf provides an email addy and snail mail address
I wonder why this listening session in NC wasn't mentioned in our state Ag
newsletter that goes out to thousands of residents that are signed up to
receive
it?? (farmers, livestock owners, etc.)
I downloaded the 47 page transcript for NC and just finished reading it.
I have concerns regarding the "bolus" technology that was so heavily pushed.
Seems if this DNA bolus remains so solidly with the flesh of the carcass, it
goes into the person consuming it, too. I hope they consider-->What effect
does it have on the animal, if any or the human that consumes it?
Anybody else heard about it?
The main speakers in NC- a vet representing a large primarily, poultry
industry; State Farm Bureau on behalf of their insured members; the guy
promoting
the rumen bolus and another industry biggie.
They did reiterate that technology wasn't part of the discussion. ie. ear
tags, boluses, etc.
So, even with my little herd, if I chose to sell even one lamb, I would need
a national id.
The ear tags really suck. All the sheep have big holes in their ears, it's
a
wonder the tags are still remaining at all. Anybody use collars? I'm
thinking like the German Shepherd and his rabies id tag. Seems much more
sensible
for small flock owners.
.....just rambling .....
Diana
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