Interim study to gather information relating to electronic identification devices utilized as a method of identifying and managing animals for disease, surveillance, and control regulations

This resolution (LR 153) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Agriculture Committee to examine electronic identification devices used for tracking livestock. It will compile a list of available devices, manufacturers, and data management tools in Nebraska, including where components are sourced and assembled. The study aims to help future lawmakers assess potential security risks - like foreign interference through device manipulation - and support decisions about device requirements for livestock producers. This affects Nebraska livestock producers who use these systems for disease tracking, compliance, and herd management. (Note: This is a study resolution, not a law; no new requirements are created yet.)