Agency: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Action: Comments requested by October 28, 2024
Why it matters: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting public comments on its extension of approval of an information collection regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza. APHIS is encouraging farmers and veterinarians to report cattle illnesses quickly and implement biosecurity measures. The Federal Order which went into effect on April 24, 2024, requires lactating dairy cattle be tested before interstate movement and laboratories report positive Influenza A cases in livestock. APHIS is asking the Office of Management and Budget to approve our use of this information collection activity for 3 years.