Implementing The U.S. Animal Identification Plan
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Phase 1
Premises ID
Identification locations that manage and/or hold cattle
(Target: July 2004)

Phase 2
Individual ID
* ID cattle in Interstate Commerce
* ID cattle in both Interstate and Intrastate Commerce
(A. Target: July 2005)
(B. Target: July 2006)

Phase 3
Enhanced Tracking
* RFID technology in slaughter plants
* RFID technology on markets
(A. Target: July 2005)
(B. Target: July 2006)
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Source: US Animal Identification Plan