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Proposed Rule2025-11395

Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination

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Published
June 20, 2025

Issuing agencies

Agriculture DepartmentAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Abstract

We are proposing to remove 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, and that the other requirements of the regulations are sufficient to ensure that imported horses are free of diseases and pests of livestock.

Indexed from Federal Register on June 20, 2025.

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