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Barnyard boon or bust? the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)


Abstract: The goal of the National Animal Identification System is to trace the origin of a diseased animal within 48 hours. But would an optional, voluntary system accomplish this goal without unduly hurting small farmers?

Keywords: Animal industry; Farm produce;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2007

Issue: Jan

Pages: 12-13