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APHIS Seeks Public Input on Health, Welfare of Breeding Female Dogs
February 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public input to evaluate the care of breeding female dogs and the socialization needs of canines. The agency announced a request for information to determine if current standards under the Animal Welfare Act remain aligned with modern science.

The agency specifically seeks data regarding the health of breeding females, including the impact of litter frequency and a . . .

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