"We don't believe putting a dog on a tether provides adequate housing under any circumstances," said Michael V. Dunn, USDA's assistant secretary for marketing and regulatory programs.
"This change in regulations reflects concerns voiced by the public and affected industries during a series of public meetings we held in 1996," Dunn said. "As a result of that input, persons now using tethers as 'housing' will be in violation of the Animal Welfare Act."
For further information, contact Stephen Smith, staff animal health technician, AC, APHIS, Suite 6D02, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, Md. 20737-1234, (301) 734-7833, or e-mail snsmith@aphis.usda.gov
This action is scheduled for publication in the Aug. 13 Federal Register and becomes effective on Sept. 12.
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