Government Eyes Easier Reporting for Horse Swamp Fever
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture wants your feedback on how it collects info about horse diseases, especially a serious one called Equine Infectious Anemia. If you deal with horses or work in animal health, this affects you! Comments are open until June 10, 2026, and the goal is to make the process easier and clearer without costing extra time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Infectious Salmon Anemia Indemnity
Aquaculture businesses may enroll in an Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) indemnity program that requires enrollment, appraisal and indemnity claim forms, biosecurity plans, audits, inventories, and disease surveillance. The notice lists 13 business respondents and a total burden of 544 hours; these activities support reimbursement for disease losses.
Equine Infectious Anemia Forms
If you run a farm, veterinary practice, or other business that handles horses, USDA APHIS is asking for information through multiple forms (e.g., VS 10-11, VS 10-12, VS 1-27) to regulate interstate movement of horses and prevent Equine Infectious Anemia. The notice says 235,015 respondents and a total burden of 96,225 hours, and comments are open through June 10, 2026.
Aerial Application Contractor Checks
Businesses that contract with APHIS for aerial pest-control work must provide documentation (e.g., aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, pilot license, medical certification, applicator license, logbooks) using forms like PPQ-816 and PPQ-818. The notice reports 8 business respondents and a total burden of 8 hours.
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