Premise registration continues on plan (Iowa Farmer) Editor’s note: On Nov.. 22, the Bush administration pledged not to make a planned National Animal Identification System mandatory. However, that has not derailed movement toward a voluntary tracking system. [News Source]

Cow puts dent in pair’s vacation plans (Detroit News) Charles and Linda Everson of Westland were driving in the scenic foothills of Washington state when they slowed for a fallen rock. [News Source]