Article: Virginia lifts ban on equines from foot and mouth disease countries in light of new requirements set by USDA.

M2 PRESSWIRE-10 April 2001-VIRGINIA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES: Virginia lifts ban on equines from foot and mouth disease countries in light of new requirements set by USDA (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has lifted the ban on the entry of equines originating from known foot and mouth disease (FMD) countries - as designated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - in lieu of the new pre-embarkation requirements set by the USDA. Virginia's restrictions on working dogs remain in effect.

According to Department officials, the new USDA ...

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