Swine industry next to adopt electronic identification

Kristen Sindelar
Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024

Swine EID — Identification of swine breeding stock would become electronic under the new proposed Swine Traceability Standards.
Submitted photo courtesy of the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa USA

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The pork sector may be the next to require a standardized electronic animal identification program.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.