14r—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 16,1971 USDA Proposes to Regulate Interstate Bull Semen Traffic Regulations restricting the interstate movement of bovine semen used for artificial in semination are being proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The regulations, proposed by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), were scheduled for publication in the Federal Register September 30. Those wishing to submit written data, views, or arguments concerning MAKE US PROVE IT! Wz to 45 Continuous WITH FETTERS EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. Let us know of your service problems. WE ARE SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU AND LARGE ENOUGH TO SERVE YOU. GERMAN BROS. 1 Mile North of Terre Hill on Route 897 East Earl, R.D.I, Pa. ' Phone 215 445-6272 the proposals may file them with the Director, Animal Health Division, ARS, USDA, Hyatt sville, Md. 20782, within 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Under the proposed regulations, donor sires must be free from evidence of com municable diseases and have a physical examination by an accredited veterinarian within 60 days before the first semen is “Fetter Power Pays” D LEADERS IN ENGINE DESIGN collected for interstate shipment. ARS officials said there is reason to believe that bovine semen is a medium through which tuberculosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, trichomoniasis, vibriosis, and paratuberculosis may be disseminated. 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