USDA FSIS Constituent Update: FSIS Proposes to Define Yak as Exotic Animal Eligible for Voluntary Inspection

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FSIS Proposes to Define Yak as Exotic Animal Eligible for Voluntary Inspection

FSIS is proposing to amend its regulations to define yak and include it among “exotic animals” eligible for voluntary inspection and the USDA voluntary mark of inspection.

FSIS Proposes Rule to Eliminate Defibrination of Livestock Blood

FSIS is proposing a rule to remove the requirement that establishments defibrinate livestock blood collected for human food. This would allow the collection of coagulated livestock blood for use in specialty food products.

FSIS Announces Program Leadership Change

Rachel Edelstein has been named Assistant Administrator of the Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD).