1.

What does the U.S Department of Agriculture want to develop?

The U.S Department of Agriculture wants to develop a system to follows the movements of
cows, chickens, and pigs in the country

2.
When did Mike Johans announce plans for the National Animal
Identification System?
Mike Johans announced plans for the National Animal Identification System earlier this month.

3.
What would the administration like the meat industry and
farmers to start?
The administration would like the meat industry and farmers to start Keeping records of animals
on their own.

4.
What would be required in two thousand nine?
Complete records of each animal’s movement would be required in two thousand nine

5.
What is the goal of the system?
The goal of the system is to identify within 2 days any animals or places that may be linked to
disease

6.
Mention three kinds of information the system would require?
The 3 kinds of information are, farms and animal holding areas, individual animals or groups of
animals, and the movements of animals from place to place.

7.
How would the State and Federal officials be able to use the information?
State and Federal officials would be able to use the information To help guard against or control
animal diseases.

8.
How much could the system cost?
The system could cost at least 80 million dollars a year
9.
Based on the reports, how would the animals be identified?
Based on the reports, each cow will have its own number, chicken and pigs would be identified
in groups. Other animals like fish also are being considered

10.
Why does Japan continue to ban
American beef?
Japan continues to ban American beef because of concerns about BSE

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

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