Bovine electronic traceability: the new system in detail

Starting from January 1, 2026, every calf born in our country must incorporate a type of "chip" that will follow it throughout its development, from breeding until it reaches slaughter. This was confirmed by the National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) through a resolution published in recent days in the Official Bulletin, which established the guidelines within the regulatory framework for the implementation of the National System of Electronic Identification of Animals in bovine, buffalo, and cervid livestock. "The technical standard for the mandatory electronic individual identification of bovine, buffalo, and cervid livestock, through the use of a pair composed of a visual card and an electronic device - radio frequency identification (RFID) button, RFID bolus, or injectable transponder, is approved," states the regulation in its Article 1. Below are some of the main questions and answers about the new system, as derived from the official document. When does ...