New USDA Requirement Information!
These rule takes effect on November 9, 2020. These changes aim to promote compliance, reduce licensing administrative burdens, and strengthen safeguards to ensure humane care for animals covered under the AWA.
Section §3.13 of the new AWA regulations requires facilities to work with their attending veterinarian to develop a written Program of Veterinary Care for dogs. Under the new regulation, the program must include a scheduled visit by the attending veterinarian not less than once every 12 months, and all dogs on the premises must receive an annual physical exam to ensure their health and wellbeing.
A facility’s Program of Veterinary Care also needs to include vaccinations for contagious and deadly diseases, as well as sampling and treatment for parasites and other pests. Facilities must also have preventative care plans in place to ensure their dogs have healthy and unmatted coats, properly trimmed nails, and clean and healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth.
In addition, facilities must maintain all medical records for their dogs and make them available during inspections. Medical records need to include identification, records of routine husbandry, a description of any health-related issues, and records of vaccinations and other tests.
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Missouri Animal Husbandry Association has divided the state into regions so that every member has a Regional Director that he or she can go to for information and to be kept informed on the happenings in the organization. Whether you chose to join a local branch or not you will still be kept informed through email on current activities and matters that affect you and your business. MAHA is here for you and your business, without you “our members” there is no Missouri Animal Husbandry Association.
If you are interested in becoming a Regional Director, please let us know, we have positions available and need responsible, professional volunteers!
Contact Anna Harris @ 573-255-3489
If you are interested in becoming a Regional Director, please let us know, we have positions available and need responsible, professional volunteers!
Contact Anna Harris @ 573-255-3489
