The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be issuing a second 60-day stay in the effective date of its final rule, published on…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
…APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. Virus isolation is ongoing, and NVSL expects to characterize the neuraminidase protein, or “N-type”, of the virus within 48 hours. APHIS…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…aldehydes, and oxidizing disinfectants including sodium hypochlorite. Below are EPA-approved disinfectants USDA lists effective for FMD on page 30 http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergency_management/downloads/fad_epa_disinfect ants.pdf. Be sure to follow labeled directions. Epidemiology The survival…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
…agents, and soil. To review the proposed rule or submit comments, go to: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=APHIS-2008-0076 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…documents, go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2011-0101. (2) This document may be viewed on the NPIP Web site at http://www.poultryimprovement.org/documents/ProgramStandardsAugust2014.pdf, or by writing to the Service at National Poultry Improvement Plan, APHIS, USDA,…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comments to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022, Regulatory Analysis and…
USDA Removes Personal information from Animal Welfare Act Documents
…and enforcement records off the APHIS website? During the past year, APHIS has conducted a comprehensive review of the information it posts on the APHIS website for the general public…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in accordance with guidance from the White House issued January 20, 2017, today issued a stay for…
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comments to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…contact Dr. Colin D. Stewart, Assistant Director, Pests, Pathogens, and Biocontrol Permits, Permitting and Compliance Coordination, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 851-2327, email: Colin.Stewart@aphis.usda.gov….
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
Proposed Rule Revises Requirements for Importation and Interstate Movement of Plant Pests, Biocontrol Agents, and Soil APHIS proposes to revise the regulations in 7 CFR part 330 that govern the…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a final rule that includes changes that will help to protect horses from the cruel…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) scientists. Entomologist Steven Valles, at the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in Gainesville, Florida, developed novel antibodies that bind to a…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…fly trapping data. APHIS will also have to verify that packinghouses have met the safeguarding requirements outlined in the operational work plan. APHIS carefully considered all comments received from stakeholders…