# Tuberculosis Testing for Imported Cattle
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule and request for comments. · Published 2001-04-20 · Effective 2001-05-21 · 66 FR 20187
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-9795
- **Category:** meat-poultry
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 20187
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 93
- **Publication date:** 2001-04-20
- **Effective date:** 2001-05-21
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 00-102-1
## Abstract

We are amending our animal import regulations by requiring cattle to undergo additional testing for tuberculosis prior to exportation to the United States, except cattle imported for immediate slaughter. The additional testing requirements will help us to better ensure that imported cattle are free of tuberculosis, thereby protecting against the spread of tuberculosis within the United States.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/20/01-9795/tuberculosis-testing-for-imported-cattle)
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