We support development and adoption of livestock identification technology which will enhance the implementation of value-based marketing.

American Farm Bureau Policy:

We favor the continued use of legally recognized traditional methods of permanent identification of livestock for individual ownership.

Any new method of livestock identification should only be considered if it is proven equally practical and effective as current methods and is a legally recognized form of proof of ownership in all states having livestock brand law.

We will support livestock identification only when a practical and cost-effective system is developed that is acceptable to the industry. This support is contingent on the development of accurate testing procedures and reasonable tolerance levels for residues.

We support the development of uniform standards for electronic identification.