Animal Legislative Update - March 9, 2023
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne

UPDATES
USDA extends the comment period for the proposed rule changes for exotic animals to April 10, 2023
APHIS Extends Public Comment Period for Plan to Strengthen Regulations for Handling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition, Environmental Enrichment Requirements
Loudoun Co. passes ordinance to ban private ownership of exotic & venomous animals
IN THE NEWS
Dallas Zoo announces birth of baby elephant
Officials to transfer animals, drop probe on Puerto Rico zoo
Feds ban owner of former Iosco County zoo from exhibiting exotic animals
Farmers pack legislative hearing on bill that would halt new large animal operations
