Microchips in cattle? Ranchers not so sure

While agriculture officials say they are key to tracking diseases, some ranchers, who have relied on brands for generations, are voicing concerns about costs and logistical complications

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
July 6, 2009

For generations, ranchers have tracked their cattle by their brand.

Every year, they corral and rope the calves, and burn the ranch’s mark onto them.

Now the federal government would like to add a step to the process.

Agriculture officials want ranchers to start tracking their animals....

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