Resolution to Ban Acceptance of Federal Animal Identification Program for Livestock

WHEREAS regarding livestock in the state of Wyoming, our Wyoming Livestock Board has an adequate and functional system in place for identification in case of an Animal Disease Traceback event; and

WHEREAS said Livestock Board is further improving identification and traceback capabilities by implementing a digital system that will be compliant with the federal rule; and

WHEREAS the Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming, a statewide agriculture organization formed to promote and protect Wyoming ranches and families has passed a similar resolution; therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Wyoming Republican Party demands that legislation on federal animal identification be limited to current brand laws and present means of animal identification.

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Wyoming Republican Party, 19 Apr 2024 WYGOP State Convention