To better understand Dr. Elizabeth Jane Goldentyer, (Betty) one should acquaint themselves with a little of her past. Now at 63 years old, Dr. Goldentyer was promoted to Deputy Director of Animal Care within USDA/APHIS, in July 2017. The USDA quietly promoted her in July 2017 but did not make it publically known until September 25, 2017.

This week the USDA/APHIS announced it's online tool, "Licensing and Registration Assistant"

USDA/APHIS content added publications to it’s “Publications, Forms and Guidance Documents” in animal care.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on proposed updates to our Animal Welfare Act (AWA) licensing requirements.