US EditionSanta’s Reindeer Are Healthy and Cleared for Takeoff by Alaska’s Top Vet
The USDA's permit ensures Santa’s reindeer meet health standards and follow biosecurity measures to prevent livestock disease during Christmas Eve deliveries.
- On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a special permit allowing Mr. Claus and his reindeer to enter and exit the U.S. between 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and 6 a.m. Christmas Day.
- To prevent livestock and plant disease, APHIS regulates cervids, including reindeer, requiring Certificates of Veterinary Inspection and inspections at ports of entry to assure only healthy animals enter the U.S.
- USDA veterinarians found the reindeer healthy, with Dr. Rosemary Sifford noting Rudolph’s minor physical anomaly and normal red nose, while Alaska and Pennsylvania vets gave the all-clear.
- Port personnel at U.S. entry points will clean and disinfect the sleigh, and Santa agreed to disinfect his boots and wash his hands, USDA said these steps keep pests out while ensuring timely deliveries.
- Pennsylvanians can nestle snug knowing the reindeer are healthy and ready to take flight tomorrow night, and food items from approved locations pose no threat after care by Santa's herd manager and ZooAmerica.
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