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Fedeal Legislation on Animal Identification
Microchip Interest Increases After Hurricanes

Federal Legislation on Animal Identification
by: horsecouncil.org
October 2005

The livestock industry has been debating the issues surrounding the institution of a national animal identification (ID) system to address animal health emergencies for over a decade.
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Microchip Interest Increases After Hurricanes
by: Liz Stitt, Editorial Intern, thehorse.com
October 2005

At least two microchip manufacturers said they experienced recent increased interest in their products, presumably as a result of the animal identification problems following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These companies said they worked with national disaster relief organizations after the hurricanes to provide scanners and identification methods.
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