"Bill Sauble, president-elect of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association agreed.

"We have to ensure the use of existing systems, and avoid the road of privatization," he said. "New Mexico is a brand state, and I'm pleased that the USDA NAIS draft plan addresses brands. We will continue to work with USDA to ensure that brands are being utilized."

Good for you Bill!

Porker............"Government is just too EXpenisve,TOO SLOW,Too many Bureau CRATS,and enfasive with the IRS nosing around.

I suppose the private sector is in the game for shits and giggles? On this deal I will take the Gov in a NY minute over the private sector. If you cannot figure out what NCBA's motives  and other private data warehouses are you need to go back and try and pass third grade! :roll: