THE HORSE GAZETTE Latest nais traceability template (Continued from Page 1)


to discuss a new traceability framework, but they are keeping tight control on these meetings by guiding the open forum sessions and placing public comment outside the record. Consequently, many comments opposing the USDA plan are screened out and are never heard in Washington. Judith McGeary, of


the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), has attended two of these meetings along with many citizens from all walks of life. Collectively, they raised the following concerns over the latest traceability template: 1. There is no scien-


tific basis for the new proposal. The requirements are based on nothing more than opinions of state vets and regulatory of- ficials, neither of which have daily management of animals as owners or producers. 2. The USDA is set-


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ting up performance standards with no clarification on how states will be able to achieve them.


3. There is still no analysis of where the real prob- (Continued from Page 1)


of governmental and non-gov- ernmental agencies all focused on preserving the health and welfare of animals. The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio- medical Sciences is proud to be part of this effort. Under the leadership of the TAHC the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences will field a team capable of assisting in assessment and providing triage capabilities,” said Dr. Wesley Bissett, TAMU’s lead faculty member in this effort. “Our two organi-


zations have put together an impressive array of equipment and personnel that will have the ability to limit and prevent animal suffering as disasters


occur. In addition, the TAHC has provided us the opportunity to increase our efforts in teach- ing emergency response in the veterinary medical curriculum. Ultimately this will lead to increased numbers of veterinar- ians committed to and trained in emergency response. The end result will be strengthening the foundation of local governmen- tal emergency response efforts. Texas is a “can do” state and the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences appreci- ates the opportunity to play a role in making sure that we can enhance the efforts of local and state governmental entities during times of disaster.”


lem lies. Is the problem one of animal trace back or is it one of bureaucratic inefficiencies? 4. In spite of known


and unknown problems with utilizing RFID chips or tags in various species, the USDA continues to focus on that as the ultimate identification tool. 5. The Regulatory


Working Group (RWG), which wrote the new standards is of regulatory officials recom- mended by big agri-business and technological stakeholders. 6. The RWG cannot


agree on its own definitions. Case in point, “traceability unit” was given three radically differ- ent definitions by three members of the RWG. McGeary has been


the point person on NAIS for several years, representing small farmers and ranchers as well as consumers. She attends most meetings pertaining to NAIS concepts and ensures that the voice of the people is heard where it is not wanted. This is a fight that is slowly being won, but is not over by a long shot.


“[The] USDA needs


to go back to the drawing board on both the proposal and the method for getting public input, and we must be ready to counter any attempt to implement NAIS through piecemeal steps,” says McGeary. It is the continued rational questioning of people like McGeary that has, to date, stopped a nonsensical program from being implemented. Consider donating


a few dollars and adding your name to the list of members of the Farm and Ranch Free- dom Alliance. American animal owners and consumers need someone to spearhead the battle against unreasonable, inef- ficient, expensive government oversight. Help McGeary lead that fight for all of us. You can visit the


website at www.farmandranch- freedom.org. You may contact Judith McGeary at Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, P.O. Box 809, Cameron, Texas 76520, Phone 254-697-2661, Toll Free 866-687-6452 or email: info@ farmandranchfreedom.org.


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V.E.T.s’ first field exercise was held in College Station April 23-25. While they are still final- izing the acquisition of neces- sary supplies, the team is fully operational and mission-ready in time for the 2010 hurricane season.


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