Exposing animal ID.I want to thank you for publishing an article opposing the National Animal Identification System ("Need-to-know Info on Animal ID," May 15), but I don't think the article went far enough. For example, although Jodie Gilmore mentions the U.S. Animal Identification Organization, she does not identify this organization properly as a spin-off The situation that arises when a parent corporation organizes a subsidiary corporation, to which it transfers a portion of its assets in exchange for all of the subsidiary's capital stock, which is subsequently transferred to the parent corporation's shareholders. from the trade group National Cattlemen's Beef Association National Cattlemen's Beef Association or NCBA, an advocacy group for beef producers in the United States, reports that it works "to increase profit opportunities for cattle and beef producers by enhancing the business climate and building consumer demand. , which is one of the main proponents of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The article also didn't tell about the trouble small meat processors have with getting the USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. to allow them to test for BSE--mad cow disease--or list some of the grass-roots organizations that are fighting the NAIS, such as Liberty Ark Coalition or the Texas-based Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance. Your recent articles on immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. have been excellent, but if the government grabs control of our food supply, issues such as immigration will pale by comparison. Please continue to follow the NAIS issue and keep us informed! LARRY DAVIDSON Rainier, Washington Rainier is a town in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,492 at the 2000 census. History In 1941, Rainier was described as "...served by the Northern Pacific and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. |
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