Most of you should already be aware of concerns about the spread of foreign animal disease, African Swine Fever (ASF), into the United States. for those who need an update:
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Petitions Filed with Federal Agencies to Ban Trade in Wild Mammals and Birds
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The Center for Biological Diversity and the Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a petition for rule-making to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the…
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The continued threat of canine rabies imported into the U.S. through unregulated rescue channels
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As reported in the Washington Post on June 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a “multistate investigation after imported rescue dog tests positive for…
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CDC prohibits entry of dogs into the United States from 113 high-risk rabies-endemic countries/states
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CDC announced that it will prohibit the entry of dogs into the United States from the countries listed below beginning on July 14, 2021 unless CDC provides advance written approval…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Circulates Globally
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While the world is still focused on SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, US animal health officials and poultry producers have been monitoring and taking action to prevent the…
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The Federal Healthy Dog Importation Act Garners Wide-Ranging Support
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As previously reported, the federal Health Dog Importation Act (“the Act”), introduced and sponsored by the three veterinarians in Congress Reps. Abraham, Yoho and Schrader, (Rep. Abraham is also…
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Protecting Animals and People from Potentially Infected Dogs Imported into the U.S.
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As reported by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), bill – H.R.6921 (the Healthy Dog Importation Act) – has been introduced in Congress that would require proper health screening of…
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What is the legal status of Sandra in the United States—the orangutan granted legal personhood status in Argentina?
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As reported by the Associated Press on November 7, 2019, Sandra, a 33-year-old orangutan that was granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina has moved to the Center…
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The Perils of Importation of Dogs from Egypt Acknowledged and Temporarily Ceased by US Government.
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Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal disease when unvaccinated animals and humans are exposed. As previously discussed the risk of exposure to rabies from dogs imported from other countries, especially…
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