Microchip for livestock, would you?

[greybeard]

In response to general chip fear, if it is not a registered chip and then scanned, it cannot be traced.
That's why I thought a chip, but not registered, might be helpful to some to prove identity w hen sheep runs off or found local and stolen. But if further taken away in theft, then registry helps find the owner.
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On a different, but related note, I have heard local/state lawmakers discuss requiring chips in all livestock because of the increase in livestock/automobile collisions. Far too often around here, someone will hit a cow or horse on the highway, and the owner of the animal just says something like "Ain't mine..never saw it before." and avoids any legal liability for damages. It sucks, but happens.
(for the most part, legislators around here are also attorneys so you can guess which side of the bread their butter is on)

Unless something has changed, we already are supposed to brand or tag 'sexually intact' cattle that go to sale here in Texas, but I see lots that are not.
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/vets/2012-10-31_VetADTMessage.pdf

 

[Alaskan]

That's just what they want us to believe..

(I'm not much on conspiracy theories at all)

Alaskan..just for you:
(The correct term is an MCPPD---Mind Control Personal Protective Device)

Loved the video!!

 

[The Old Ram-Australia]

G'day,chipping is mandatory for all cattle in Aussie and now one state(Vic) will require it from next year to sell sheep and goats in that state,in NSW we have just had a whole new lot of regulations "thrust" upon us and an annual fee as well for us to be able to sell stock on the open market,in reality it will drive the underground black market in sheep and goats.I wrote a item on my LinkedIn site if you wish to read my reactions.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/5103247

I expect that we in NSW will get it in about 2 years time......T.O.R.

 

[Alaskan]

My nightmare. ...