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Monitoring regulatory changes about bison in the Federal Register is critical for a variety of stakeholders including environmentalists, wildlife conservationists, livestock farmers, and ranchers. Bison are an important part of the North American ecosystem and have significant cultural, economic, and ecological importance. With the discussions about their impact on agriculture, ecosystem balance, and their protection status, it’s essential to keep abreast of policy updates.
The monitoring of bison-related policies often falls under the jurisdiction of government agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Key topics that might appear in the Federal Register include import and export regulations, conservation programs, habitat protection, health and disease management, and grazing rights.
Why Monitoring Bison Policies Matters
For environmentalists and wildlife conservationists, understanding legislation related to habitat protection and species conservation is crucial for protecting biodiversity and fostering sustainable ecosystems. Bison play a key role in prairie ecology, helping maintain healthy grasslands and providing sustenance for other species.
Livestock farmers and ranchers are directly impacted by bison-related regulations if their grazing lands overlap with bison habitats or if they are involved in bison farming. Monitoring these changes helps in understanding grazing rights, health mandates, and potential shifts in agricultural policy that could impact operations.
Agricultural trade associations need ongoing updates to advise their members effectively about market trends and regulatory threats or opportunities that affect livestock businesses.
Financial advisors with clients in agriculture need to keep abreast of policy fluctuations to provide informed advice on risk management, investment strategies, and potential opportunities in the growing market of bison-related products.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
The growing interest in sustainable farming and grass-fed livestock cultivation places bison at the forefront of discussions about natural resource management and conservation practices. Policies promoted by the government can lead to both opportunities and challenges for businesses involved in bison production.
In response to these trends, advocacy for the continuation and expansion of conservation easements and tax incentives for participating farmers are often seen in the proposed rules. Additionally, tighter biosecurity measures could be proposed to prevent disease transmission between wildlife and livestock, impacting how farmers manage their herds.
How FedMonitor Can Help
FedMonitor.com uses AI-powered monitoring to track and deliver real-time updates on regulatory changes regarding bison to your email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Salesforce, keeping you continuously informed and compliant. By using our service, you can:
- Filter relevant documents based on your specific interest areas such as livestock health management, import/export policies, and conservation initiatives.
- Respond promptly to open comment periods affecting bison regulation that could impact your operations and interests.
- Plan strategically for industry shifts thanks to comprehensive insights allowing you to anticipate regulatory impacts before they affect your business.
- Mitigate risks by quickly understanding document relevance, ensuring you're always informed about what matters most.
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We are amending the animal disease traceability regulations to require that eartags applied on or after a date 180 days after publication in the Federal Register of this final rule be both visually and electronically readable in order to be recognize...
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Rule | May 09, 2024 |
We are proposing to amend the animal disease traceability regulations to require that eartags applied on or after a date 6 months (180 days) after publication in the Federal Register of a final rule following this proposed rule be both visually and e...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 19, 2023 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations regarding State and zone classifications by reclassifying the State of California as accredited-free. We have determined that the State meets the criteria for accredited-free status. This action rel...
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Rule | Aug 08, 2016 |
We are proposing to consolidate the regulations governing bovine tuberculosis, and those governing brucellosis. As part of this consolidation, we are proposing to transition the tuberculosis and brucellosis programs away from a State classification s...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 16, 2015 |
In a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 10, 2014, and effective on December 10, 2014, we adopted, with changes, an interim rule that amended the brucellosis regulations to, among other things, reduce the age at which mo...
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Rule | Feb 03, 2015 |
We are proposing to amend the regulations governing approval of facilities that receive livestock moved in interstate commerce. We are also proposing several amendments to the conditions under which livestock may move to such facilities without offic...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 02, 2015 |
We are adopting as a final rule, with changes, an interim rule that amended the brucellosis regulations to, among other things, reduce the amount of testing required to maintain Class Free status for States that have been Class Free for 5 or more yea...
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Rule | Nov 10, 2014 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations to advance the status of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties in Michigan from modified accredited advanced to accredited-free. We have determined that t...
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Rule | Sep 10, 2014 |
We are amending the regulations regarding official tuberculosis tests for captive cervids to remove the CervidTB Stat- Pak[supreg] as an official bovine tuberculosis test for the following species of captive cervids: Elk, red deer, white-tailed deer,...
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Rule | Jul 29, 2014 |
We are adding the CervidTB Stat-Pak[supreg] and DPP[supreg] tests as official tuberculosis tests for the following species of captive cervids: Elk, red deer, white-tailed deer, fallow deer, and reindeer. We are taking this action because we have dete...
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Rule | Jan 09, 2013 |
We are amending the regulations to establish minimum national official identification and documentation requirements for the traceability of livestock moving interstate. Under this rulemaking, unless specifically exempted, livestock belonging to spec...
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Rule | Jan 09, 2013 |
We are correcting an error in the regulatory text of an interim rule that amended the bovine tuberculosis regulations by establishing two separate zones with different tuberculosis risk classifications for the State of New Mexico. The interim rule wa...
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Rule | Mar 22, 2012 |
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate movement of swine by adding Texas to the list of validated brucellosis- free States. The interim rule was necessary to...
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Rule | Oct 25, 2011 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations regarding State and zone classifications by reclassifying a zone in Minnesota consisting of portions of Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Marshall, and Beltrami Counties. We have determined that the zone m...
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Rule | Oct 04, 2011 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations regarding State and zone classifications by reclassifying a zone in New Mexico consisting of Curry and Roosevelt Counties. We have determined that the zone meets the criteria for accredited-free sta...
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Rule | Oct 04, 2011 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations to adjust the boundaries of the modified accredited, modified accredited advanced, and accredited-free tuberculosis risk classification zones for the State of Michigan. We have determined that 55 co...
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Rule | Sep 14, 2011 |
We are proposing to establish minimum national official identification and documentation requirements for the traceability of livestock moving interstate. Under this proposed rule, unless specifically exempted, livestock belonging to species covered...
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Proposed Rule | Aug 11, 2011 |
We are amending the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate movement of swine by adding Texas to the list of validated brucellosis-free States. We have determined that Texas meets the criteria for classification as a validated brucellosis-f...
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Rule | May 19, 2011 |
We are amending the brucellosis regulations to reduce the amount of testing required to maintain Class Free status for States that have been Class Free for 5 or more years and have no Brucella abortus in wildlife. We are also removing the provision f...
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Rule | Dec 27, 2010 |
We are amending the bovine tuberculosis regulations regarding State and zone classifications by reclassifying the two zones in Minnesota. We have determined that the zone consisting of an area in the northwest corner of the State meets the criteria f...
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Rule | Oct 01, 2010 |