Proposed Rule
20 Jun 2025
compliance, agriculture, usda, regulation, imports, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, animal health, animal diseases, livestock, horse importation, poultry and poultry products
🐴Proposed Regulation Changes for Horse Importation Requirements
We are proposing to remove the requirement that horses offered for importation to the United States be accompanied by documentation of pre-export examination occurring within 48 hours of departure from the port of embarkation endorsed by a salaried veterinary medical officer. We have found that logistical barriers prevent affected parties from meeting this requirement at this time, and that the other requirements of the regulations are sufficient to ensure that imported horses are free of diseases and pests of livestock.
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