APHIS provides leadership for determining standards of humane care and treatment of animals. APHIS implements those standards and achieves compliance through inspection, education, and cooperative efforts.
Meeting and Events |
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SCAW's Annual Winter Conference in San Antonio
December 7-8, 2009
Animal Welfare Update |
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The latest news and information concerning Animal Welfare.
- Elephant TB Testing Update
- The most recent (2008) update of the “Guidelines for Control of Tuberculosis in Elephants” was approved by the US Animal Health Association (USAHA) at their October 2008 national meeting.....Testing associated with the new guidelines will officially start on or about March 2010, with testing of all animals to be completed by March 2011. Like the trunk wash (still required), testing with the Elephant TB StatPak kit will be done yearly. APHIS will evaluate the oversight program at the end of the first year.
- APHIS Provides Information in Response to Citizen Letters Regarding Tina, Queenie, and Jewel
- STATEMENT FROM ACTING APHIS ADMINISTRATOR KEVIN SHEA REGARDING THE CONFISCATION OF AN ELEPHANT FROM A LEGGETT, TEXAS, FACILITY
- 'Compliance Assessment Question Set' is a document in development to provide guidance to commercial dog breeders and dealer in the development of disaster contingency plans. The document is referenced in 'Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0159).
- Animal Care Annual Report of Activities for Fiscal Year 2007
- Animal Care's Regulation of Commercial Animal Dealerss: Q and A's [Factsheet]
- Recent Dockets:
- APHIS 2006-0023
- Proposed Rule
- Submission of Itineraries
- APHIS 2006-0023
- Stakeholders Announcements
- Inspection Report Appeals -
Information regarding the process for appealing USDA, APHIS, Animal Care inspection reports can be found on page 7.8.4 of the Inspection Guide. The appeal process applies to inspection reports for dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, transporters and intermediate handlers.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/
manuals/rig/chapter/7.0_complinsprpt_rig.pdf
Horse Protection Update |
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The latest news and information concerning Horse Protection.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a USDA ruling for Dericksons violating the Horse Protection Act.
- Horse Protection Program Reports
- Recent Dockets:
- Stakeholders Announcement
- Thermography Update - April 8, 2009
Publications and Reports |
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AC is dedicated to providing users with helpful information about the enforcement of the AWA. Click on the More Button to view the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations, Animal Welfare Fact sheets, Policies, Manuals, Technical Notes, and other documents of interest.
Horse Protection |
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The Horse Protection Act (HPA) prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions. Click on the More Button to view the HPA and Regulations, relevant publications, legal documents, and recent issues, reports and highlights related to the HPA.
Emergency Programs |
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AC envisions a nation working together to protect the public through ensuring the safety and well-being of animals during disasters. Click on the More Button for more information on our activities to support this vision.
Pet Travel |
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Click on the More Button to view basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals, including useful websites, tips and facts, and links to pertinent Veterinary Information.
Forms |
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Click on the More Button to view and download forms pertaining to Animal licensees, dealers, and exhibitors, as well as links explaining how to request and obtain an application kit.
Links |
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Click on the More Button to view websites of interest regarding animal welfare.