What is Traceability?

Traceability is the ability to trace the history, application, or location of an item or activity by means of recorded identification.

There are three components, or "pillars", of traceability:

• Identification of farms
• Identification of animals
• Tracking movement of animals

The proposed swine traceability system will allow for tracking the back and forth movements of live hogs.

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