USDA's APHIS issues final traceability rule requiring electronic ID tags for certain cattle and bison.

USDA's APHIS issues final traceability rule, requiring electronic ID tags for certain cattle and bison, aiming to respond quicker to foreign animal diseases. The rule applies to sexually-intact cattle 18 months or older, dairy cattle, and those used in shows or exhibitions. Critics argue that it's government overreach, hurting producers and consumers while benefiting large packers and ear tag manufacturers.