The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) veterinary services wants feedback on plans to update the way it reports and responds to certain animal diseases.
Stakeholders in animal agriculture have until Jan.16, 2015 to submit feedback, according to Bovine Veterinarian.
The agency says developing and implementing a National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) would create a single, standardized list of reportable animal diseases.
APHIS also is seeking feedback on a Proposed Framework for Response to Emerging Animal Diseases in the United States, which will complement the NLRAD and help identify and evaluate emerging diseases and define appropriate responses.
Comments can be emailed to VS.SPRS.Feedback@aphis.usda.gov.