Animal Disease Traceability

USDA’s final rule, Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison, scheduled to go into effect November 5, 2024. The resources below will help livestock markets and dealers understand the rule and make decisions on how they wish to address the rule in their own business. Every market and dealer is different and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to deal with this rule.

Letters to USDA:

Frequently Asked Questions for Livestock Marketers
ALMDA Letter to USDA Expressing ADT Concerns - Sept. 25, 2024

Resources for Livestock Markets and Dealers:

ADT Receiving and Shipping Flowcharts

Flowchart for Receiving Cattle
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ALMDA Letter to USDA Nov. 4, 2024

Flowchart for Shipping Cattle
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Owner Shipper Statement Template (.pdf)
Owner Shipper Statement Template (.docx)