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EID and your cattle:

We have been getting a few calls and questions regarding the USDA Cattle Traceability Rule that went into effect November 5, 2024. This ruling updates the existing requirement for animal identification for certain classes of cattle moving across state lines.

The ruling now requires ear tags be both visually and electronically readable for sexually intact cattle 18 months of age or older, rodeo and …

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