NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules require vaccination for dogs that have been in countries where rabies is common. The update applies to dogs brought in by breeders or rescue groups as well as pets traveling with their U.S. owners. “This new regulation is going to address the current challenges that we’re facing,” said Emily Pieracci, a rabies expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was involved in drafting the updated regulations. The CDC posted the new rules in the federal register on Wednesday. They take effect Aug. 1 when a temporary 2021 order expires. That order suspended bringing in dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies is still a problem. |
White Sox drop to 3Amanda Holden flashes her toned abs in plunging crop top as she wows in daring ensembleBengaluru ends slump with 35Orpheus Pledger: Home and Away star is arrested after sparking a threeBrazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the AmazonHonda planning to expand its electric vehicle efforts in Canada, Toyota expands in IndianaAmerican and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in Q1Martine McCutcheon admits she's 'feeling c***py' as she shares her health diagnosis with fansWhy Pedro Sánchez is mulling his future as Spain's leaderI'm a flight attendant