ICA FACT SHEETS
EID Tag Regulations
The new ruling requires electronic identification of certain cattle classes. ICA held a webinar and has gathered a variety of resources to help producers understand this update for animal traceability.
Iowa Fence Law
Issues often arise between landowners regarding partition fence and the responsibilities to erect, maintain, and repair fence. This fact sheet helps understand your responsibilities.
Foreign Animal Disease Response
A foreign animal disease (FAD) is a disease caused by a transmissible infectious agent, currently exotic to the U.S., with the potential for rapid spread. Everyone is responsible for reporting a suspected FAD.
Green and Gold Tag PreConditioned Programs
The Preconditioning Program is designed to promote good health and ensure a premium for preconditioned cattle. The unique serial numbers on the green and gold tags allow producers to verify through the IVMA that the required procedures were performed on the calves. The IVMA office keeps track of reported incidents of concern and holds veterinarians accountable for the certification protocol and process.
Cattle Marketing
Challenges in the cattle marketing are not new, and ICA's emphasis on these issues is not new. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association has been working for years to increase producers' leverage, improve price discovery, and better situate the independent Iowa cattlemen in the fed cattle markets.
Drought & Derecho Relief
Iowa cattle producers have suffered in various ways due to extreme weather this year. Several programs are available to help, and ICA encourages producers to take advantage of the following opportunities:
ICA IMPACT REPORT
The ICA Impact Report looks back at the previous year and highlights some of the key accomplishments of the association.
One of the biggest highlights from the 2023 - 2024 membership year was the key wins throughout the legislative, resulting in action that will impact producers' productivity and profitability.
ICA Policy News
May 16, 2024 - Two Priorities Serving Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Signed Into Law by Governor Reynolds
April 24, 2024 - Iowa Cattlemen's Association Celebrates State Legislative Wins
April 10, 2024 - Iowa Meat Integrity Bill Advances
February 27, 2024 - ICA Priority Passes Out of the Iowa State Senate
January 11, 2024 - Governor Kim Reynolds Acknowledges Key Policy Priority for Iowa Cattlemen