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Stop the National Animal Identification System
We, the undersigned, vigorously oppose proposed all Federal legislation (including current Federal HR 1256 and HR 1254, and HR 3170 along with similar Senate bills) and similar State legislation, and any Federal or State programs instituted without regard to legislation, that would require identification and tracking of all livestock, particularly poultry, waterfowl, and horses, and other animals not part of the mainstream food industry. The proposed regulations under the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) are highly flawed and will do nothing to protect the health and welfare of American citizens. Instead, the NAIS and legislation supporting it will impose unbearable economic hardship and record-keeping requirements on small farmers, backyard flock owners, individuals raising/participating in the exhibition poultry fancy, amateur horse enthusiasts, and sustainable farmers, and unreasonably increase the cost of food in this country. We request that the NAIS and all programs like it be stopped immediately.
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