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While I have certain misgivings about the proposal, it isn't a PETA plot, 
by any means.
Being able to trace livestock all the way back to the farm of origin is of 
enormous benefit in trying to control and eradicate various animal 
diseases, some of which are zoonotic.

For those who poo poo the idea of disease eradication, there are a number 
of diseases of domestic livestock which have been eradicated in the US. 
Being able to track livestock has helped these efforts  immensely.

For example, the usefulness of being able to trace a carcass found to be 
riddled with tuberculosis back to the farm of origin ought to be self-evident.

We have largely eradicated bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis, we've 
gotten rid of screwworm and hog cholera, and we're working on scrapie.

People in this country are so used to having access to a  safe and cheap 
food supply, they often take it for granted. There have been  a lot of food 
animal DVMs and, yes, a lot of federal employees who have put in a great 
deal of work  hand in hand with farmers and ranchers to make it as safe as 
it is and to keep it that way.
                            --CMNewell, DVM





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