These actions follow APHIS' imposition of HPAI-related restrictions on the importation of avian commodities originating from or transiting Gabon, Guinea and Moldova.

Funding will help advance animal disease preparedness in this country by supporting 4 projects.

USCA cites several reasons why it opposes the proposed rule, including the need to protect the health of the domestic cattle herd, the estimated U.S. producer market losses and the lower standards of production in Paraguay.

The committee of the NPIP represents cooperating state agencies and poultry industry members.

APHIS is also releasing a strategic foresight report.

The updated form moves the disease statement from the letterhead to the additional declarations section.

APHIS conducted a risk analysis and concluded that fresh beef can be imported safely from Paraguay under certain conditions.

The EIS will examine the potential environmental effects of the agency’s response activities to HPAI outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry operations in the United States.

The proposal would only apply to certain classes of cattle that are crossing state lines and meet certain conditions.

With this funding, APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to further animal disease prevention, preparedness and response in priority areas.