Tue, 17 Jan 2006

AFBF delegates aid in policy development

How stupid can some people get?

Another issue for discussion, animal identification, showed the need for source verification and proof of age of livestock for export markets. "The USDA says animal ID programs are strictly for health reasons, such as trace-back if a disease outbreak occurs," explained [Montana Farm Bureau Vice President Bob] Hanson. "We see the value not only for animal health safeguards, but as a way to make your livestock more profitable when premiums are paid for those animals that are part of the ID system."

Dude, NAIS is slated to be mandatory ... if you're expecting a premium to be paid for animals registered in the system, then all animals are going to get the premium, because all of them will have to be registered before they can be sold or slaughtered.

And that's not a premium, that's a price.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The American Farm Bureau Federation showed its commitment to America's farmers and ranchers by voting on policy that keeps the country's farmers and ranchers profitable and productive during the organization's 87th annual meeting in Nashville.

(link) [ The Prairie Star]

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On 1/18/2006 21:56:50
Walter Jeffries wrote

I've run into this mentality repeatedly, this belief that they are going to get paid more for NAIS tracked livestock because it is tracked. They just don't get it. Yes, the price may go up, but it will go up on all animals due to the increased cost. More likely the farmer will be left holding the bag because the price increase will not cover the added costs associated with NAIS. I'm working on ideas and articles. I've contacted a lot of political organizations and am thinking about ways to leverage on this issue so that more people know about it. The more people who know and get upset, and they will when they really understand it, the more influence the fight against NAIS will have.

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