30s Summary

CattleProof’s “Verified”, a service to authenticate cows, becomes the first-ever blockchain-based verification programme recognized by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Using electronic ID tags and blockchain, CattleProof collates and updates cow info including condition, location etc. The USDA’s Process Verified Programme enables CattleProof to establish its own standards for review. CattleProof is also the only blockchain-based company awarded a USDA process verification, and the first offering a “Born in the USA” certificate for cattle and integrating USDA verified cattle sales with Heartland Payments.

Full Article

CattleProof’s “Verified”, a service that confirms the authenticity of cows, has been recognized by the US Department of Agriculture as their first-ever blockchain-based verification program. CattleProof, based in Wyoming, uses a decentralized digital ledger to keep tabs on each individual cow. They collate information from electronic ID tags that are attached to each cow, and then update blockchain records with info about the cow’s condition, location, and other details.

CattleProof is proud to announce that they’re the first US firm to get the USDA’s approval for a verification program based on blockchain tech.

Now, what’s this Process Verified Program (PVP) all about? It’s the USDA’s way of managing new regulatory changes when companies like CattleProof release new types of products into the market. In simple terms, it allows CattleProof to make its own standards, which it then submits to the government for review.

And here’s an exciting fact: CattleProof is the only company that the USDA has approved for a PVP that uses a blockchain. They’re also proud to be the only service that offers a “Born in the USA” certificate for cattle. This certificate is a digital document that links to individual cow data. They’re also the first company to integrate the sale and purchase of USDA verified cattle directly through Heartland Payments.

The USDA has accepted CattleProof’s application which shows they have met all the regulations in their sector. They also have plans in place to make sure they follow these regulations in the future as blockchain becomes more popular in the agriculture industry.

The USDA seems to be more open to using blockchain in agriculture these days. In fact, they’ve recently proposed a change to their rules to use blockchain to track the supply chains of organic products.

Source: Cointelegraph