WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a rule called: Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on April 10 by Kelly Moore, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Summary: We are removing 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. This action removes the requirement, while keeping in place other requirements of t...