The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments, scientific dat, and stakeholder input to help determine whether updates are needed to federal regulations governing the humane care of dogs. These standards, which apply to licensed breeders and other regulated entities under the Animal Welfare Act, have not had a major revision in more than three decades.
APHIS is requesting public input on topics such as:
- What veterinary and nutritional care breeding females require
- How age, litter frequency and genetics affect health outcomes
- Best practices for exercise and socialization to promote dog welfare
Source: USDA. Link. Comments can be submitted at www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. APHIS‑2025‑1000 or just click this <Link>. To date, more than 7,800 comments have been received.
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