The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) effectively abolishes private property rights in farms and in animals. The NAIS, run by a branch of the USDA, considers “your” animals to be NOT yours, but part of “the national herd.” Plainly, they are right. If they can force you to register your farm and your animals, you do not own them. They own them because they control them. You are only inventorying property & animals for their true owner, the federal government. … Continue reading →