In the December 1, 2014, Federal Register, USDA adopted as a final rule, with changes, an interim rule amending the importation regulations for live birds and poultry (including hatching eggs) and bird and poultry products from regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza ("HPAI") is considered to exist. The final rule amends the interim rule to allow importation of live zoological birds and poultry that have been vaccinated for avian influenza and satisfied other requirements and to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of HPAI-resistant pigeons, doves, and other designated species. The final rule is effective immediately.
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