Importation of Horses From Contagious Equine Metritis-Affected Countries
trade · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2011-03-25 · Effective 2011-03-25 · 76 FR 16683
Document
Document number
2011-7098
Federal Register citation
76 FR 16683
CFR reference
9 CFR 93
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule and request for comments.
Category
trade
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2011-03-25
Effective date
2011-03-25
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2008-0112
Abstract
We are amending the regulations regarding the importation of horses from countries affected with contagious equine metritis (CEM) by incorporating an additional certification requirement for imported horses 731 days of age or less and adding new testing protocols for test mares and imported stallions and mares more than 731 days of age. We are taking these actions in response to incidents that prompted an investigation by an expert review panel, which identified specific weaknesses in the current regulations. This action will provide additional safeguards against the introduction of CEM through the importation of affected horses.