Cattle farmers say no to Digital ID for cows

If implemented, the changes would create a de facto digital ID system for agriculture, where producers must constantly report activities to regulators.

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Canada’s cattle industry is pushing back against new federal livestock tracking rules, warning they could pave the way for an expansive digital identification system with serious consequences for farmers.

In a statement released on Monday, the Canadian Cattle Association said it does not support the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations.