National Animal Identification System
Roll your cursor over the chicken to see her in disguise.
If you keep, or want to keep, a few hens or other small livestock animals then you need to be aware of the pending National Animal Identification System (NAIS) legislation. The legislation will impact flocks of every size, from massive 200,000 bird commercial flocks on down to our measly 11 chickens. Here at Happy Hen Farm we are against the legislation and that's all we're going to say about it. We encourage you to research the issue and make up your own mind.
For a con stance regarding NAIS legislation take a look at the following websites.
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance - www.farmandranchfreedom.org
Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners - www.tofga.org
Texas Animal Health Commission Watch - www.texasanimalhealthcommissionwatch.com
For a pro NAIS stance, take time to examine these links as well.
U.S. Department of Agriculture - www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome
Texas Department of Agriculture - www.agr.state.tx.us/
To voice your opinion about NAIS legislation, please contact the elected officials in your state. In Texas you may use the following link to obtain contact information for our representatives in Austin - http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/welcome.php
