On March 15 2004, it became compulsory for all beef exported from Brazil to be derived from cattle logged under the Brazilian System of Identification and Certification of Origin for Bovine and Buffalo (SISBOV).

Under the scheme, it is necessary for producers to register both their properties and their cattle. Animals are assigned a SISBOV identification number, identification date, certification unit and breed association registration number. Any animal movement or deaths are also logged.

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