verification purposes for livestock?
A. A producer affidavit shall be considered acceptable evidence for the slaughter facility or the livestock supply chain to use to initiate or transmit an origin claim, provided it is made by someone having first-hand knowledge of the origin of the animal(s) and identifies the animal(s) unique to the transaction. Evidence that identifies the animal(s) unique to a transaction can include a tag ID system, information such as the type and sex of the animal(s), number of head involved, the date of the transaction, and the name of the buyer. Q.