AVMA Updates their Electronic Animal (RFID) FAQ

In October 2009 the AVMA updated their electronic animal identification (RFID) FAQ.  The document has a heavy pro-RFID bias although does minimally cover RFID problems.  The main reason cited for getting an animal electronically identified is for reunification purposes only.  Disease surveillance and prevention was only mentioned in the context that RFID ‘chips’ can provide animal temperature data.

10 Minute Citizen:  Research the consequences of RFID implantation in animals or humans.

December 12, 2009 Posted Under Phase II-Animal Identification, Technology

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