BRAND & THEFT COMMITTEE
9-Resolution passed in 2009
8-Resolution passed in 2008
7-Resolution passed in 2007
NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - 7 (BT)
WHEREAS, the NDSA strongly believes that current brand inspection and brand recording programs are a viable traceback system for the United States National Animal Identification System; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the NDSA to work with animal health officials to provide a cost-effective means to traceback livestock for disease within 48 hours by utilizing current brand inspection and brand recording programs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the NDSA believes that any animal identification system be and remain market-driven and that the NDSA opposes any attempt to make animal identification a government-run, mandatory program.
STOLEN CATTLE - 7 (BT)
WHEREAS, a specific federal statute prohibits the interstate shipment of stolen cattle and prescribes a penalty for its violation without regard to the outcome of any local prosecution for the larceny of the cattle involved in the interstate shipment; and
WHEREAS, this federal law is not adequately enforced, especially where local action has been taken.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the NDSA urges and specifically requests the Justice Department to prosecute all known violators of the federal law and, further, to vigorously enforce such law without regard to the outcome of any local prosecution for the larceny of the cattle involved in interstate shipments of stolen cattle.