APHIS Proposing to Change Branding Requirements for Imported Bovines From Mexico

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is finalizing changes to its regulations on branding requirements for bovines imported into the U.S. from Mexico, it said. The final rule simplifies and enlarges required brands on imported bovines. “These changes will help prevent inconsistencies in branding that can result in bovines being rejected for import into the United States,” APHIS said. The new provisions take effect Jan. 14.