She said the government would have had a difficult time tracking down other cattle that may have been eating the same feed because the nation lacks an effective animal identificationprogram.
In addition, the FBI could soon start comparing people's eyes -- specifically the iris, or the colored part of an eye -- as part of its new biometrics program called Next Generation Identification.
Dubbed the Next Generation Identification (NGI) program, the high-tech endeavor uses biometric data such as DNA analysis, iris scans and voice identification to track down folks with a criminal history.
The NIAID has a considerable research program dedicated to fighting antibiotic resistant bacteria and the agency awards grants to deserving companies that focus on the identification of new antimicrobials to fight threatening superbugs.