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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA plans to reinstate an information collection for the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Equine 2026 Study as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. This study aims to collect data on equine health, biosecurity, veterinary services, at-risk equids, and emergency preparedness. The study will be conducted in two phases, with Phase I focusing on interviews with equine owners and Phase II involving equine events across 30 states. The agency is seeking public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced new user fee rates for veterinary services related to imports and exports of live animals and animal products. These changes aim to ensure the fees cover the actual costs of providing services, as the program relies solely on these fees due to a lack of direct funding. Although some commenters supported the fee increases, many expressed concerns about the financial impact on businesses, customer service issues, and the abrupt nature of the changes. APHIS responded by emphasizing the necessity of the fee adjustment to maintain service availability and program solvency, while also committing to transparency regarding cost data and acknowledging stakeholder feedback.