I spoke to a representative of the TAHC this morning to find out about this required registration of property if you have livestock. This is what I found out.
The original proposal has been "shot down". As of now, all registration is strictly voluntary and there is no fee. If you own more than one place which has stock, you only register one. Requiring all owners of livestock to register their property will not be reviewed again until the (Texas) council meets which will PROBABLY be sometime next year. There is a 35 member council of "equine experts" (national level) which will "hash out" suggested requirements for eqines to the FDA sometime in the future. His guess was 1 - 3 yrs. Remember the time frame was a guess on the rep's part.
I did express my opinion that I did not think people who owned livestock which were not intended for consumption should be required to register.
So for now, everyone can breathe a big sigh of relief.
Becky
Just wanted to clarify two items from my earlier post.
It is the Texas council which will not review the proposal until they meet again, PROBABLY next year.
The 35 member council of "experts" is on a national level.
If you have questions, you can go to the TACH website or call 1-800-550-8242.
Becky
Interesting.... thanks. I guess I foresee the future optimistically, the requirements as were proposed would have flooded them with so much unnecessary information, and been too much of a burdon for people to comply with. I just don't see it happening.
I'm in having a snack before heading back over to work on Rosie's fence.
Boy, I'm glad to hear that! It would've been a nightmare if it went into effect as it was written.