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US - Slaughter - Humane Slaughter of Livestock Regulations | These regulations outline the requirements for the humane treatment of livestock prior to and during slaughter. Included are the requirements for pens, holding, and transportation areas, and the special circumstances for transporting and holding "downed" (nonambulatory) livestock. The regulations emphasize the minimization of "excitement and discomfort" to the livestock prior to transportation or slaughter. Of special note are the requirements for humane methods of slaughter, including the use of carbon dioxide gas, captive bolt "stunners" and projectiles, gunshot, and electrical current. |
US - Slaughter - Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food |
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US - Smuggling - § 545. Smuggling goods into the United States | This federal law provides punishment for smuggling merchandise (including animals) into the United States. |
US - Trade - Tariff Act of 1930 | This federal law outlines the requirements for importation invoices. |
US - Tuna Fishing - Legislative History of the MMPA (1981) |
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US - Tuna Fishing - Legislative History of the MMPA (1988) |
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US - Whales - Chapter 14A. Whale Conservation and Protection. | These statutes extended federal authority and responsibility over the conservation and protection of all mammals including certain species of whales. The statutes also granted the Secretary of Commerce with authority to complete a comprehensive study of all whales in an effort to conserve and protect them effectively. |
US - Whales - Notice of Availability of the Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the North Atlantic Right Whale |
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US - Whales - Proposed Threatened Status for Southern Resident Killer Whales |
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US - Whales - Regulations Governing the Approach to North Atlantic Right Whales |
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