In contrast to Argentina, Paraguay is accelerating with electronic traceability in cattle

Contrary to the Argentine experience, where the Government had made electronic traceability of cattle mandatory and then suspended its application, in Paraguay its start is already a reality. “The Animal Identification System of Paraguay is hereby created, the purpose of which is to identify and register animals of various species within the country, which will come into effect upon the promulgation of this law. Identification will initially be implemented for cattle, and may include other species with productive potential, such as sheep, goats, horses, among others,” states the first article of Law 7221 that gives legal form to the political decision. The authorities reported that the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) will be the implementing and regulatory body. The producer and leader told the Paraguayan newspaper La Nación that by progressively identifying calves, reaching full implementation will give “a qualitative x-ray of the entire herd.” The main ...