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I love the USDA comment that this wasn't going to cost much.  Who do they think they are kidding?  1- cost of the tags or implants-I have horses-$35 per-that's times 10.  If one has chicken at $3 per tag-100 chickens is .....duh, $300??  The cost of a scanner (probably a portable, so if I accidently "comingle", I can scan the other horses) $800-2800 or more.  A high speed computer, my old one won't cut it:  $750-1500 or more.  High speed internet service for the reports, dial up won't be able to handle it, $85 a month, instead of $12.95.  The software to do the reporting-Heaven only knows how much for that.  The cost they are going to charge for each report, unknown at the moment.  Premise ID; $10 a yr in TX.
Not one of the idiots in the USDA/agribusinesses considered the number of people in the USA who do not speak English, do not have electricity, either through choice or they can't afford it, those who are illiterate (aprrox. 10% of the population), and those who are on a fixed income.  This is a one size fits all ruling made by big business for big business.  It will destroy the American farmer, which is their intent.
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