Why so controversial? Even though EID mandate for cattle rule is in effect, there are still challenges ahead

“Producers want those options for identification and traceability purposes that they were promised back in 2013, and that’s what made it controversial.”

While the EID mandate for the cattle industry went into effect in November, it remains a controversial topic and is being challenged in court, leaving many wondering what developments we might see in the year ahead.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on what the rule entails, why there is so much controversy around the rule, and what to expect moving forward.

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