| Contact: Molly Dall'Erta | For Immediate Release |
| Phone: 202.296.4031 | March 24, 2000 |
| Email: AHC@horsecouncil.org |
Washington, D.C.-The AHC continues to push for federal import rules in regard to this disease. We have asked for an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to be published by USDA sometime this spring. Education efforts continue, although USDA is behind schedule with release of its video because of trouble with the pamphlet that is to accompany the video. Dr. Tim Cordes from USDA Veterinary Services is putting together a video conference with USDA Area Veterinarians in Charge and State Veterinarians to discuss EVA as well.
The American Horse Council, the national legislative representative for the horse industry, works daily with Congress, federal agencies and the industry itself to create an environment that benefits horses and the people who depend on, care about and enjoy them. A non-profit organization, the AHC's activities are funded entirely through membership dues. The AHC represents all breeds, disciplines and activities as well as owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, competitors, trainers, jockeys, drivers, breed registries, horsemen's associations, race tracks, horse shows and rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.
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