If you are trying to navigate the space where hemp products intersects with animal products, it can be unclear as to which authority to turn to for guidance. In the
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Federal Laws and Regulations
ALERT TO AWA LICENSEES AND REGISTRANTS
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For those who do not receive notifications directly from USDA APHIS, please note that the agency has just announced that it has removed its Self-Reporting Incentive Program, included in the…
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New York Legislator’s bill would ban federally legal shipment of certain animals by US Postal Service is likely preempted by federal law.
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Well known animal rights activist, New York Assemblymember L. Rosenthal, has introduced a bill that seemingly runs afoul of federal law, that among other permissible shipments, allows the shipment of…
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USDA Supported Feral Swine Eradication Efforts in the United States
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Feral swine, an invasive species, have been a problem for years if not decades, and populations have been reported in at least 35 states with a total population “estimated at…
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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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You still have a chance to comment during USDA APHIS’ Virtual Listening Sessions Seeking Public Input on Regulations Regarding The Welfare Of Birds Not Bred For Use In Research
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There have been two of the three scheduled listening sessions offered by APHIS seeking comments on regulations regarding the welfare of birds not bred for use in research. A specific…
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USDA’s Proposed Mandatory Animal Health Disease Reporting
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USDA published proposed Rule 85 FR 18471 on April 2, 2020 that would,
amend the animal disease regulations to provide for a National List of Reportable Animal Diseases, along with
…
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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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Allegations swirl around the care of chimpanzees at Project Chimps, as reported in Animal Wildlife Watch
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Care provided to chimpanzees at Project Chimps, a sanctuary for chimpanzees located in Georgia, has come under fire by “[m]ore than 20 former staffers and volunteers,” as reported by Rachel …
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Reposted with Permission “Coronavirus: Animal testing may be best tool to defeat COVID-19|”
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by Matthew R. Bailey Originally Published 6:30 a.m. ET April 17, 2020 | Updated 7:06 a.m. ET April 17, 2020
Scientists are working on dozens of potential treatments and vaccines…