The article highlights the importance of the Annual Herd Declaration for animal producers, with the deadline set until July 31st, which has been extended due to flooding in Rio Grande do Sul. This declaration is mandatory for producers of various animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, bees, rabbits, and fish. It is a health obligation to declare animals of interest to the state, such as production animals and those that could transmit diseases to these and humans. Producers can make the declaration online or visit Seapi's Inspectorates or Agricultural Defense Offices in person. Currently, 53.8% of producers have already declared.