The NAHMS Feedlot Study will deliver statistically valid, scientifically sound livestock information pertaining to antimicrobial usage in feedlots, management practices in feedlots that impact product quality, and biosecurity practices and capabilities in feedlots.
US Code:
7 USC 8301
Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act of 2002
This is a reinstatement of collection 0579-0079. There is a program change of -11,430 annual responses and -7,546 burden hours since the last study was conducted in 2000.
The information collected through this study will be used by APHIS to establish national and regional production measures, predict or detect national and regional trends in disease emergence and movement, address emerging issues, examine the economic impact of health management practices, provide estimates of both outcome and exposure variables that can be used in analytic studies in the future, and provide input into the design of surveillance systems for specific diseases.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.