Jennifer M. Latzke’s article is a reminder about APHIS’s updated traceability rule that went into effect November 5th. The rule, which amends the previous 2013 rule, now requires ear tags to be both visually and electronically readable for sexually intact cattle that are 18 months of age or older, rodeo and exhibition cattle, and dairy cattle moving interstate.
Cattle that stay in their state of origin, or feeder cattle under 18 months of age, or cattle going directly to slaughter are not affected.
Source: Kansas Farmer, November 24, 2024. Link.