Jun 16, 2015

Salamander Bsal and Potential Import BanAs has been mentioned in previous USARK newsletters, Salamander chytrid fungus, or Bsal, has been a topic of concern for several months. We need preliminary data on the domestic salamander trade. All U.S. breeders and businesses...

Jun 15, 2015

Lawsuit UpdateOn Friday, USARK filed an opposition brief requesting that the Court not allow the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) to intervene in our lawsuit. Among other arguments, USARK made clear that HSUS and CBD...

Jun 9, 2015

Egyptian Tortoise ESA listing Deadline to comment June 9 (11:59 PM EST) USARK submitted our comment regarding the potential listing of the Egyptian tortoise under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). You can read our comment...

Washoe County Nevada ALERT

Jun 8, 2015

Washoe County, Nevada is holding the first hearing to discuss amendments to County Code Chapter 55 regarding animals on June 9, 2015. For exotic animal-related businesses, they are proposing an “Animal Welfare Permit.” They are also proposing...

Jun 1, 2015

Salamanders and Bsal Below is a posting from last week in the Unified Agenda by the Department of the Interior and FWS regarding salamander chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal or Bs). The Unified Agenda publishes significant regulatory actions that...

May 19, 2015

Preliminary Injunction Final Ruling Today (5/19/15), Judge Moss made a final ruling on USARK’s preliminary injunction. The preliminary injunction will go into effect 14 days from today (June 2, 2015). The scope of the injunction is limited. Domestic imports and...