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The Role of RFID in Livestock Traceability: Regulations, Industry Impact, and Technological Advancements

RFID in Livestock

 Summary The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently introduced new regulations requiring electronic identification (EID) tags for cattle and bison. As part of a broader effort to improve livestock traceability and prevent disease outbreaks, this mandate has sparked debates among industry stakeholders. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced legislation to oppose the RFID tagging rule,…