IMPORTANT: Cervid Industry and State Veterinarians on Rewriting Chronic Wasting Disease Rule

During its regularly scheduled conference call with USDA officials, the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials discussed the progress that has been made by the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Program Standards Working Group. Because members of the working group represent varied interests, it has been difficult for the group to reach consensus. Further, Federal dollars to support the CWD program have dramatically decreased, leaving limited options for managing the program. USDA recognizes that producers have continued concerns about the language in the program standards and the provisions of the CWD interim final rule. Dr. John Clifford, Deputy Administrator, APHIS Veterinary Services, does not support withdrawing the rule or developing a separate industry program; however, he agreed on the conference call to listen to the concerns of stakeholders.

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