Day: February 22, 2010

Idaho horse slaughter legislation advances

The Idaho Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill opposing federal efforts to intervene in states’ endeavors to regulate the transport and processing of horses slated for human consumption. Capital Press Agriculture Weekly

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February 22, 2010 No Comments

Concerns are raised about changes to livestock tracking

A plan to change the voluntary system of livestock tracking has some in the meat industry concerned that the federal government is adding a regulatory burden. Federal officials say the old system never had enough participation, and have proposed a plan requiring state government to track livestock when it crosses borders. The Wall Street Journal

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February 22, 2010 No Comments