Rolnictwo i żywność · 17/05/1995

Tuberculosis and Brucellosis in Cattle and Bison; Identification Requirements

We are proposing to amend the tuberculosis and brucellosis regulations by requiring brands for certain cattle and bison to be placed on the hip rather than the jaw. This action would reduce distress to cattle and bison that need to be identified with a brand by moving the brand to a less sensitive location, but would allow them to continue to be clearly identified. We are also proposing to allow certain cattle and bison to be moved interstate to slaughter without branding if they are accompanied directly to slaughter by an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or State representative or are moved in vehicles closed with official seals. This proposed rule responds to increasing public concern that branding on the jaw causes unnecessary distress to cattle and bison.