by Judith McGeary This articles was originally published in the November 2006 edition of Acres, USA. As opposition to the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)…
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Perspectives from the National Animal ID Expo
by Judith McGeary This article was initially published in the October 2006 edition of Rural Heritage magazine. As opposition to the National Animal Identification System (NAIS)…
NAIS: Technology Issues
The government’s proposed National Animal Identification System (“NAIS”) poses numerous problems: massive government intrusion into our lives, unnecessary and burdensome costs, the lack of a real…
National Animal Identification System and Horses
The Latest from the Equine Species Working Group This article was originally published in the October 2006 issue of the Horse Gazette. by Judith McGeary…
NAIS: Negative Impacts
The NAIS is a “feel good” program that will do virtually nothing to safeguard animal health, its alleged purpose. Rather, NAIS will do all of the…
Your Life Under the National Animal Identification System
by Judith McGeary This article was originally published in the July-October 2006 edition of Small Farm Today. As people learn more about the National Animal…
Response to USDA’s “Guide for Small-Scale and Non-Commercial Producers”
By Judith McGeary On June 2, 2006, USDA published a “Guide for Small-Scale and Non-Commercial Producers.” While this document is filled with feel-good statements that would…
Analysis of USDA’s April 6, 2006 Announcement
By Judith McGeary USDA’s press conference on April 6 and the documents released the same day provide some very good news. USDA will not propose regulations…
Analysis of NAIS and Proposed Texas Regulations
March 29, 2006 Throughout history, humans have raised animals for food, transportation, and companionship. This country has deep agricultural roots, and Texas has a proud history…
Corporate Control of Our Food Supply: The Real Impacts of NAIS
by Judith McGeary This article was originally published in the December/January 2006 issue of Countryside magazine. Countryside readers are by now familiar with the National…