Topic: And still more databases

[Weisshaupt]

We have to know where the livestock comes from[/ulr]
 Yep, its mandatory if you ship over State lines. However, the writing is on the wall. Once in place, like all liberal control creep, it will eventually apply to any animal you own, anywhere, and for any reason.

[charlesoakwood]

"It is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's second attempt at implementing such a system, which officials say is critical to maintaining the security of the nation's food supply."

Hockypuck, they can trace cattle now, they are all branded.  They can trace a cow from Mexico to Canada.  Be interesting to see if the Cattlemen's associations are as supine as the NRA.

[Pandora]

Here's the backstory for this one ....

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/meat-labels-showing-origins-product-irk-canada-mexico-article-1.1307228

[charlesoakwood]

Speculating, it may be more of a cover story for the chips.

[Libertas]

...where they were slaughtered...

 

DC?