In the January 19, 2017, Federal Register, USDA's AMS amended the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions. AMS also expanded and clarified existing requirements covering livestock care and production practices and mammalian living conditions. The rule is effective March 20, 2017, and will be fully implemented (some exceptions apply) March 20, 2018.
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