USDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Animal Disease Traceability

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on October 7 a 30-day extension of the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability. Under the proposed rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation, such as owner-shipper statements or brand certificates...
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