On the recordMay 8, 2003
Would you agree that the law prohibits on-farm mandatory animal identification and does not permit third-party mandates by packers?
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Tim Johnson
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congress.govWould you agree that the law prohibits on-farm mandatory animal identification and does not permit third-party mandates by packers?
Questioning the legality of mandatory animal identification.
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