The following change(s) were observed the week of 07/11/22 to the “New Licensing Rule (APHIS-2017-0062)” located on the USDA/APHIS website.

It appears that USDA/APHIS’s wiliness to continue “promoting compliance” through the “educational approach” by teachable moments will soon stop.

The following change(s) were observed the week of 03/24/22 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.

The USDA has announced its proposed rules for the regulation of birds under its authority through the Animal Welfare Act.

The following change(s) were observed the week of 01/24/22 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.

The following change(s) were observed the week of 01/10/22 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.

The following change(s) were observed the week of 12/07/21 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the withdrawal of a 2016 proposed rule that would have amended the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations.

USDA issues final rule amending the Animal Welfare Act to implement a requirement for contingency plans for the handling of animals during emergencies.

The following change(s) were observed the week of 09/20/21 to the “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” located on the USDA/APHIS website.