News

• HHS Bans Rodent Imports from Africa; Prohibits Domestic Commerce in Rodents and Prairie Dogs. Actions Intended to Prevent Spread of Monkeypox Virus [U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services, 6-11-03]
  
• USDA and DOI Announce Formation of Joint Chronic Wasting Disease Working Group [USDA, DOI, 5-16-02]
  
• Bush signs Farm Bill containing Helms Amendment to exclude rats, mice and birds from the Animal Welfare Act. [Senate Conference Report, 5-13-02]
  
• Senate Approves Measure That Would Block Expansion of Lab-Animal Regulations [The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2-15-02]

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