Revised chronic wasting disease herd program standards open for comment

Official title: Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards

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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is making revised Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards available for public comment nationwide. The proposed changes include a shorter trace and quarantine period for white-tail and mule deer, and new guidelines on predictive genetics and indemnity funds. The agency says it is acting to address concerns from state and industry participants about the existing standards. Comments are due November 25, 2026.