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For those who will be regulated by USDA under the Animal Welfare Act for non-exempt facilities with birds not bred for use in research the time is ripe for you to submit comments to the proposed regulation published on Feb. 22, 2022 in the Federal Register. Comments are currently due…
Continue Reading Comments Due for USDA’s Proposed Regulations Governing Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare ActConcerns about the potential for antibiotic resistance started when they were first introduced as life-saving…
Continue Reading Data Collection of Antimicrobial Use In AnimalsWashington Supreme Court finds that a “person” can be a victim of a crime of domestic violence if their pet is subjected to acts of animal cruelty
A Washington Supreme Court found that a person can be a victim of a crime…
Continue Reading Washington Supreme Court finds that a “person” can be a victim of a crime of domestic violence if their pet is subjected to acts of animal crueltyAlert to Poultry Flock Owners: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Move in the US
A variant of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – one that is not an immediate…
Continue Reading Alert to Poultry Flock Owners: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Move in the USThe Latest
Wayne Hsiung, the activist who stole a goat kid named “Freddie,” found guilty of felony theft in North Carolina
According to the owners of Sospiro Goat Ranch, a small family goat farm in North Carolina, as reported on their blog, “the Facts About the Attack On Our Farm…
Continue Reading Wayne Hsiung, the activist who stole a goat kid named “Freddie,” found guilty of felony theft in North CarolinaUSDA-FSIS Extends Comment Period on Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products Comprised of, or Containing, Cultured Cells Derived from Animals.
Labeling of meat and poultry products has been the subject of numerous lawsuits, in which labels claiming products are, for example, “natural,” “humanely-raised,” “antibiotic-free,” are alleged to be fraudulent, amongst…
Continue Reading USDA-FSIS Extends Comment Period on Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products Comprised of, or Containing, Cultured Cells Derived from Animals.Concerns about NJ Bill S4058 which amends notification requirements and seizure of companion animals
Recently introduced Senate bill 4058 would reintroduce third parties into the enforcement, seizure and relocation of companion animals based on alleged acts of animal cruelty after the legislature successfully ousted…
Continue Reading Concerns about NJ Bill S4058 which amends notification requirements and seizure of companion animalsMost 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:…
Continue Reading Alert to Swine Farmers, Veterinarians, and Related VendorsAnimal Exhibitor Alert: Follow-Up to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Controls Over Licensing of Animal Exhibitors
According to the USDA OIG Audit Report 33601-0003-23, previously available online, APHIS Animal Care (AC) had agreed that it would review barrier issues and may require reporting of escapes and…
Continue Reading Animal Exhibitor Alert: Follow-Up to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Controls Over Licensing of Animal ExhibitorsUSDA Food Safety and Inspection Service responds to petitions regarding labeling of products that are not produced from directly from animals
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) submitted a Petition for Rule Making to USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Feb. 9, 2018 requesting “that FSIS exclude products not derived directly…
Continue Reading USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service responds to petitions regarding labeling of products that are not produced from directly from animalsThe Access Provision of Iowa’s Agricultural Production Facility Fraud statute does not violate the First Amendment free speech clause
Recently, the Eight Circuit upheld one of two challenged provisions of Iowa’s Agricultural Production Facility Fraud statute. The Access Provision passed constitutional muster against allegations that the statute violated the…
Continue Reading The Access Provision of Iowa’s Agricultural Production Facility Fraud statute does not violate the First Amendment free speech clauseFDA issues guidance #263 recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medially important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.
FDA has continued to exercise its authority, via guidance documents, which FDA says, while not legally enforceable, represent the agencies current thinking on the topic. To further the judicious use…
Continue Reading FDA issues guidance #263 recommending that animal-approved over-the-counter medially important antimicrobial drugs are required to be overseen by veterinarians before sale and use.Time to comment on USDA, APHIS proposed rule requiring Contingency Plans for licensees and registrants ends August 24, 2021.
Entities responsible for animals covered by the AWA will be required to establish and implement contingency planning for emergency response by USDA, APHIS once a proposed rule is finally adopted…
Continue Reading Time to comment on USDA, APHIS proposed rule requiring Contingency Plans for licensees and registrants ends August 24, 2021.