
S4 E20: Sorting through the new cattle traceability rule that goes into effect on Nov. 5
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Dr. J.J. Goicoechea, a Nevada rancher and the Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, answers questions ranchers may have about the new USDA traceability rule going into effect on Nov. 5. Hear why J.J. believes this change to make tags electronically readable, not just visually readable, needed to happen, and more about traceability in this episode.
Episode Resources:
Visit calcattlemen.org/EID for more information on the rule and how to get EID tags from the state of California.
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