National Animal Identification System Goat Working Group Coming together is a beginning. Keeping...

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Goat Working GroupGoat Working Group“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

NIAA ID ExpoAugust 22, 2006

Linda S. Campbell

Luray VA

Chair, Goat Species Working Group



BackgroundDiversity of Goat UsageIssues Facing IndustryID Recommendations Movement ReportingWork to DateSuccessful ImplementationCommittee Structure



Background

Initially, a combined Sheep and Goat Working Group was created. To facilitate more diverse representation from each industry, and to address differences between species, separate groups were developed and began work.



Diversity of Uses Dairy

Meat

Fiber

Pets

Hiking/Packing/Driving

Weed Abatement/Forest Management

Biotechnology



Issues Facing IndustryMulti uses for goats under variety of

environments and managementsID for Scrapie Eradication (NSEP) program

already in place Cost of program versus value per head –

economic viabilityTag retention due to thinness of ear, nature of

browsing habits, curiosity of goats, infectionsOne breed with very tiny ears that does not

allow traditional ear tag usage15 digits on a small ear tag difficult to read



Goat “Products”

Milk, Cheese, Meat, Fiber, Seed Stock, Ability to Browse, Companionship



Concerns Being VoicedBatch uploading of existing Scrapie Premise ID

to convert to NAIS ID without first asking Premise Owner

Practicality of program implementation Cost of program versus value per head –

economic viabilityLack of details about program available when

Premises IDs being signed upQuestions of constitutionality of programAny mandatory requirement



Goat ID Recommendations

Continue with current approved ID being used for Scrapie program

Conduct US field trials to fully test with different breeds and managements

Request that USDA/FSIS approve site for electronic implants, with preference for tail

Provide approved devices to producersAllow Group Lot ID when applicable



Unique Registration tattoos Unique Registration tattoos * *When accompanied by official Registration/Certificate of IdentityWhen accompanied by official Registration/Certificate of Identity

Scrapie Program Plastic and Metal Ear tags Scrapie Program Plastic and Metal Ear tags

Electronic Implants/RFID tagsElectronic Implants/RFID tags * *When accompanied by official Registration/Certificate of IdentityWhen accompanied by official Registration/Certificate of Identity

Goat ID Methods (In place with NSEP)



Problems with Ear Tags

While ear tags could most efficiently provide both visual and electronic identification, the problems with retention, infections and the issue with the LaMancha breed, currently make it not acceptable as the only method of identification.



GWG Work to date Recommendations for ID and movement

reporting Compiling information and developing

communications with goat breeders in US and internationally

Discussing/defining high risk and low risk events Developing Working Group information website:

www.USAnimalID.com Providing articles for media Developing survey for industry feedback Developed email discussion list for industry

feedback



Movement ReportingUtilize existing methods of collecting and reporting movement information for initial phase:

• Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

• Existing regulatory program (such as Scrapie)



Successful Implementation Requires…

Allowing flexibility with ID methods beyond phase-in periodContinued involvement with industry representatives as as

plan developsWorking with organizations to integrate with existing

systemsAdequate research and field trials using range of goat

breeds and managementsIncorporating existing production/management information

and current industry practices Implementing reasonable record keeping requirementsProtecting producer confidentiality of records



Successful Implementation Requires…

Comprehensive educational effort offering information and accurate answers for producers, markets, consumers, inspectors, veterinarians and others

Working with organizations to integrate with existing systems

Important for individual states to consider recommendations of species working groups if they separately implement programs prior to full NAIS implementation

Adequate funding to provide staffing to handle existing regulatory programs and port inspections should be ensured.



Goat Working Group MembersThe goal of the Goat Working Group has been to seek input from individuals that represent owners and partners involved with all components of goat breeding, usage and handling.

Linda Campbell, ChairBarry ArnettJan CarlsonBonnie ChandlerCharles ChristensenBennie CoxRene DeLeeuwCarolyn EddyRay HoytDavid Morris, DVMStan Potratz

James RamseyerJoe David RossJoan Dean Rowe, DVMLisa ShepardMarvin ShurleyDiane Sutton, DVMRobert SwizeCindy Wolf, DVMLinda Worley



NAIS SubCommittee MembersMembers Affiliation

Mr. John Adams National Milk Producer's FederationMs. Linda Campbell American Dairy Goat AssociationDr. Mark Engle National Pork BoardDr. Robert Fourdraine Wisconsin Livestock Identification ConsortiumDr. Bob Hillman Texas Animal Health Commission, State VeterinarianMs. Amy Mann American Horse CouncilMs. Marcine Moldenhauer Excel CorporationMr. Jim Niewold Swine ProducerDr. Clarence Siroky Idaho Department of Agriculture, State VeterinarianMr. Scott Stuart National Livestock Producers AssociationMr. Gary Wilson Cattle Producer, Ohio Department of AgricultureDr. Cindy Wolf University of Minnesota, CVMDr. Taylor Woods Missouri Department of Agriculture, State

Veterinarian USDA APHIS Veterinary Services ResourcesMr. Neil Hammerschmidt - NAIS Program StaffDr. John Wiemers - NAIS Program Staff



…we hope that whatever is developed will provide a uniform system that meets the goals of protecting U.S. animal agriculture, while preserving the economic viability of the producers; large and small; protecting confidentiality of information; and providing an effective and accurate means of identifying our animals at the least cost and least disruption to our operations and lives.

At the end of the day…



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