US Federal – In mid-January, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) published its 2024 Impact Report. Its highlights included:
- Conducting over 9,700 site inspections—including more than 1,200 unannounced inspections at research facilities—to assess the health, care, and treatment of more than 1 million animals and found 96% of licensees and registrants in substantial compliance with the AWA.
- Issuing 2,295 import permits covering 6,089 dogs for resale in the United States, ensuring they are healthy, vaccinated, and over six months of age.
- Taking civil and administrative action to address alleged AWA violations, including opening 209 cases, issuing 134 official warnings, obtaining 19 administrative orders, and permanently revoking 16 other licenses to support AWA compliance and deter future violations.