Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
11 regulationsRequest for Information: Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new rules to improve how breeding dogs are cared for, including standards for their living conditions and requirements for exercise and social interaction. These rules would affect breeders and facilities that breed dogs, aiming to ensure dogs receive better treatment and living conditions.
Horse Protection
This regulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture sets standards to prevent cruelty to horses used in shows and competitions. It establishes rules that horse owners and trainers must follow to ensure horses are not subjected to painful practices that make them perform unnaturally.
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
This regulation updates the federal program that monitors and controls diseases in chickens, turkeys, and other poultry to keep flocks healthy and prevent disease outbreaks. The changes help protect the poultry industry and food supply by setting clearer standards for how farms test birds and report health problems to the government.
User Fees: Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services
This regulation updates the fees that the federal government charges for inspecting agricultural products at borders and ports to prevent diseases and pests from entering the country. The new fees help cover the costs of agricultural inspectors who protect American farms and food supplies.
Imports: Horses; Pre-Export Examination
The federal government is proposing new rules requiring horses to be examined by veterinarians before they can be exported from the United States. This rule aims to prevent sick or diseased horses from being shipped to other countries, protecting both animal health and the reputation of American horse exports.
Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
This regulation sets new rules for how genetically engineered organisms can be moved and transported across state lines and internationally. The rule aims to protect American agriculture and the environment by ensuring these organisms are properly tracked and don't spread to places where they shouldn't be.
User Fees: Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the fees that farms, importers, and businesses pay for inspection services that keep diseased plants and animals out of the country. These fees help pay for inspectors who check crops, livestock, and food products at ports and borders to protect American agriculture from harmful pests and diseases.
Horse Protection; Postponement of Regulations
The federal government is delaying new rules designed to protect horses from harmful training practices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pushing back the enforcement date for these horse protection regulations, giving more time before the new rules take effect.
Payment of Indemnity and Compensation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
This regulation establishes rules for how the federal government will pay farmers and poultry producers who suffer losses when their birds are killed due to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. The payments help compensate for dead animals and lost income, making it easier for farms to recover from this serious disease.
U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan: Reopening of Comment Period
The federal government is reopening a public comment period on a plan to improve the health and safety of pigs raised in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's animal health division wants to hear from farmers, veterinarians, and the public about how to better prevent and control diseases in swine herds before finalizing the plan.
Horse Protection
This regulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture sets rules to prevent horses from being harmed or abused, particularly in shows and competitions where trainers might use painful methods to make horses move in unnatural ways. The rules aim to protect horse welfare by requiring inspections and banning practices that cause unnecessary pain or injury.