States and tribes are feeling their way to compliance with the national animal traceability rule that went into effect on March 11. USDA's animal disease trace-ability (ADT) rule went into effect March 11. As individual states feel their way through the process and adopt rules and regulations in response to the new national standard, specialists encourage producers to stay informed on how the rule will impact them.Wyoming State Veterinarian Jim Logan says the rule requires any sexually intact beef animal or bison over 18 months of age to have official ID prior to moving interstate. In addition, all dairy cattle, as well as all recreational and exhibition cattle ofany age and gender, are required to have official ID.
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