USDA APHIS is seeking to get information directly to veterinarians as quickly as possible regarding travel of animals (especially pets), as they recognize that veterinarians are receiving many questions on this topic. The most expedient and accurate way for the agency to share information is through their website. Please share the below with your members through your respective communication channels.
- All NWS related travel restrictions as relayed to USDA APHIS by US trading partners are being noted on the USDA APHIS webpages below.
- APHIS International Regulations (IRegs) for non-pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/live-animal-export
- APHIS International Pet Travel website for pet species: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export#modal-link-cdc-alert-export
- APHIS is still working with many trading partners, including Mexico, to clarify the restrictions/updated requirements. The USDA APHIS webpages will be updated just as soon as new information is received.
- They are asking that people not contact the USDA APHIS offices for additional information about country-specific restrictions, because USDA-APHIS doesn’t have additional information beyond what is posted to their webpages.
- USDA APHIS wants to emphasize that they are working quickly as possible with US trading parters and they appreciate patience and understanding as they work through complex issues.
NWS will also be an agenda topic at the next AVMA executive director town hall on Thursday, June 18, 2:00 PM EDT. You should have received a calendar invitation for that meeting with Zoom access information; please contact me directly if you did not and I will provide you with the needed information.
Angela Shuman
Division Director, State Advocacy
American Veterinary Medical Association