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August 28, 2006

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SD Stockgrowers Call for Animal ID Petitions Back

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) asks that folks continue gathering signatures, then return the petitions opposing a mandatory national animal identification program by September 8, 2006.

SDSGA Animal ID Committee Chairman Kenny Fox, Belvidere , S.D. , says that the Stockgrowers appreciate the many individuals across the country who have been helping to collect signatures in opposition to a mandatory national animal identification program. “We never imagined that people from so many states and different industries would want to be involved, but it’s been a great way to make contact with others who believe like we do – that we don’t need the additional government intrusion of a mandated animal id program,” Fox said.

“When we first announced that we were circulating petitions, the calls literally poured in from all across the country, and they never really slowed down. It’s time, now, to collect the petitions and count signatures – we want to show USDA and Congress that the concern is large both in numbers and in geography.”

Fox urges people to send their petitions, full or partially full of signatures, to the SDSGA office at 426 St. Joseph Street , Rapid City , SD   57701 , by September 15, 2006. He says to call the office at 605-342-0429 with any questions.

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