What information must be on an affidavit for it to be considered acceptable for origin 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. Can a backgrounder, feedlot or other producer (after ownership has transferred from the farm or ranch of birth) use affidavits as first-hand knowledge of the origin information to then complete an affidavit affirming origin information to a subsequent purchaser of the livestock? A. Yes, provided the affidavits on which they are relying were from persons having firsthand knowledge of the origin of the animals and the identity of the animals were maint
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