SDSGA & Guy E. Ham Beef Industry Scholarships
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ANIMAL ID (2001)
1. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION EDUCATION (‘01)
WHEREAS: The Animal ID Committee is in a discovery mode to obtain more information for an in-herd animal identification system that would help identify additional profit opportunities for South Dakota producers; and
WHEREAS: We find it necessary to continue educational opportunities for producers to learn more about all animal identification systems, the importance of data collection systems, and the use of such systems to improve management and marketing decisions; and
WHEREAS: Animal identification systems assist producers by providing source and process identification to ensure better management of a Beef Quality Assurance program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association advocates member education dealing with all non-ownership animal identification systems.
WHEREAS: Country of Origin labeling of meat will be mandatory in 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association supports policy which states all imported live cattle, sheep and hogs and all imported beef, pork and lamb products shall be permanently identified as to the country they have originated from, with the respective exporting country or exporting firm paying the labeling costs.
3. Separation of Animal Identification and (‘03)
Country of Origin Labeling
Be it resolved: The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Board of Directors demands that U.S. animal ID be kept a completely separate issue from Country of Origin Labeling, as was the original intent of the law.