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Horse Protection Act Enforcement Delayed Until April 2, 2025
"The equine community is particularly concerned about the agency’s evolving definition of soring, which seems to ...
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USDA announces HPA final rule postponement, AHC reacts
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will temporarily postpone its final rule to amend the Horse Protection Act regulations for 60 days, according to the American Horse Council on Jan ...
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Horse Protection Act expansion sparks criticism from Texas officials
The United States Department of Agriculture released new modifications to the Horse Protection Act that will go into effect ...
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Big Money Going To Help Contain Exotic Fruit Fly Outbreaks
USDA secures $129.2 million in emergency funds to deter fruit flies -- some of the most destructive fruit and vegetable pests ...
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Facing Industry Pressure, USDA Delays Crucial Horse Protections
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is disappointed with the US Department of Agriculture’s announcement today that it will ...
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment ...
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US Reports First Outbreak of H5N9 Bird Flu in Poultry
"The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in conjunction with State Animal Health and Wildlife Officials, are conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigations and ...
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First outbreak of rare bird flu strain reported at California poultry farm
“The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in conjunction with State Animal Health and Wildlife Officials, are conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigations and ...
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Horse Protection Act rule postponed, stakeholders gain time
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a temporary delay of its final ...
Republican senator goes to war on mascots designed to teach children about soil, pests and the US Mint
The names of mascots on the hit list are “Champa Boom,” a kind of bear at the Department of Defense, “Sammy Soil,” at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Vin Vasive,” an insect at the ...