Sandhusker said:
What good has M-ID done for you?
Actually it was a big time help. While it would certainly be difficult to prove, M-ID helped open up several export markets well in advance of the US and other countries who had BSE. It was part of the reason that the OIE gave us our risk category. And I personally like the idea that if an infectious disease is found in my livestock that I will get an immediate warning versus not having a clue. Too many cattle producers like to have their heads in the sand when dealing with their livestock.
I only wish our M-ID was more Japanese, where the livestock owner and all herd history is available to everyone who buys the animals. I know some cattlemen are scared of something like this, but I'm proud of my animals that I ship, and I'd love to be able to skip the extra step of ear tagging my animals with my brand.
Rod