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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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