[/b]Registering a premises could result in greater legal exposure of cattle producers for events that occur after the registrant’s cattle leave the farm or ranch.
http://www.r-calfusa.com/Animal%20ID/08020710Reasons2OpposeNAISPremises%20Registration.pdf
In fact, it is easier for consumers to find out where their toys and clothes are manufactured than to learn the origin of the food they eat.
Origin labeling for meat has consistently received strong support in opinion polls. In addition, a
number of studies indicate that there is a consumer preference for beef labeled with U.S. origin,
and thus such labels may create a premium for U.S. product.
http://www.r-calfusa.com/COOL/20070206%20R-CALF%20Stampede%20Factsheet%20COOL.pdf
If passed, The Traceback Bill proposal would require USDA to trace back to the plant of pathogen contamination, and force noncompliant plants to change production practices to reduce the likelihood of shipping contaminated meat into commerce. R-CALF USA firmly believes that USDA
enforcement actions must be directed toward plants that are the source of contamination, not at downstream facilities, which are merely the destination of previously contaminated meat.
http://www.r-calfusa.com/Animal_Health/080227LetterBaucusTracebackBill.pdf
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