http://freetofarm.org/2006/08/31/nebraskas-locate-in-48-promotion/ Working to keep our freedom to farm! Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:17:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://freetofarm.org/2006/08/31/nebraskas-locate-in-48-promotion/comment-page-1/#comment-122 freetofarm.org » NAIS: About Control – Not Science Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:29:25 +0000 http://freetofarm.org/?p=9#comment-122 [...] As a farmer or rancher, the effectiveness of a program, both from the aspect of preventing disease and the economic feasibility, is of utmost importance. The stated goal of NAIS is 48-hour traceback of livestock. Diseases are not prevented by 48-hour traceback. What traceback will enable is a shift in liability for disease problems from the food manufacturer and distributor to the food producer, i.e. farmer. Yes, the blame can go to the farmer and perhaps financial damages will be paid by the farmer as well! [...] [...] As a farmer or rancher, the effectiveness of a program, both from the aspect of preventing disease and the economic feasibility, is of utmost importance. The stated goal of NAIS is 48-hour traceback of livestock. Diseases are not prevented by 48-hour traceback. What traceback will enable is a shift in liability for disease problems from the food manufacturer and distributor to the food producer, i.e. farmer. Yes, the blame can go to the farmer and perhaps financial damages will be paid by the farmer as well! [...]

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