USDA seeks comments on livestock disease form tweaks
Published Date: 9/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a form they use to track and manage animal diseases that could harm livestock and poultry. This helps protect animals and farmers by stopping disease outbreaks early. Comments are open until October 19, 2026, and the goal is to make the process easier and less time-consuming for everyone involved.
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USDA survey adds reporting time burden
If you run a farm, livestock operation, or veterinary business, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is collecting animal-disease investigation data through the Emergency Management Response System (OMB Control Number 0579-0071). The collection lists 158 respondents and imposes a total of 24,703 burden hours; public comments are due by October 19, 2026.
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