APHIS Press Releases for October 2003

Live Animal Imports From Canada	USDA Issues Proposed Rule to Allow LIve Animal Imports From Canada
Biotechnology Compliance	USDA Establishes New Biotechnology Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Classical Swine Fever	USDA Removes Classical Swine Fever Restrictions From East Anglia
Emerald Ash Borer	USDA Quarantines 13 counties in Michigan for Emerald Ash Borer
Animal Welfare Act	Animal Welfare Act Standards to be Applied to International Carriers
Big Cat Care Symposium	USDA to Hold Big Cat Care Symposium

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