Nominations for Livestock Advisory Committee

Randall Weiseman November 26, 2007 Livestock, Poultry

Nominations are now open for appointments to a committee which helps with the prevention of foreign livestock and poultry diseases in the United States. Â Report (:25 mp3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nominations can be sent to this address:

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture

4700 River Road, Unit 41

Riverdale, Maryland 20737-1231

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