Slow Hope: A national animal ID system is closer to reality, but still a long way from the finish line

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Most agree on the destination, but there's no consensus on .the route, meaning there's no telling how long the trip will take. But, after scraping together a little money -far less than what estimates say it will take - the journey is underway. "Whilemany livestock species in the U. S. can be identified through a variety of systems, a verifiable system of national animal ID will enhance out efforts to respond to intentionally or unintentionally introduced animal disease outbreaks more quickly and effectively," says Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.