Animal Identification and Meat Traceability.

Examines meat traceability and animal identification (ID) by permanently marking individuals or groups of farm animals as a tool in animal health, food safety, quality assurance, and country-of-origin labeling programs. Reviews reasons for animal ID and meat traceability programs and related issues,...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines meat traceability and animal identification (ID) by permanently marking individuals or groups of farm animals as a tool in animal health, food safety, quality assurance, and country-of-origin labeling programs. Reviews reasons for animal ID and meat traceability programs and related issues, including foreign trade considerations, the national identification work plan, and current U.S. meat traceability and animal ID programs.
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