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Important Alert: U.S. Department of Agriculture Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program
Posted by: Julie I. Fershtman
On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture adopted the Animal Disease Traceability Program (ADTP). It takes effect 3/11/2013 and impacts the equine industry.
Purpose
The ADTP allows horses to be traced in the event of a disease outbreak.
How it Affects You
Before you transport a horse interstate (i.e., across state lines), you will be required to do two things:
- You will be required to officially identify your horses. The ADTP rules explains how.
- You will need an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (or other similar document that is valid in your state) from a veterinarian and you must forward a copy within 7 days to the state health official in the state of the certificate's origin. In the future, individual states might require additional documentation.
We encourage you to visit the American Horse Council's website here
Categories: Regulatory
ShareholderJulie Fershtman is considered to be one of the nation's leading attorneys in the field of equine law. She has successfully tried equine cases before juries in four states. A frequent author and speaker on legal issues, she has written ...
