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USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health and value of U.S. agriculture and natural resources.
About APHIS | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Aug 2, 2024 · For nearly 50 years, APHIS has been protecting the health and value of America’s agricultural and natural resources. It’s a vital mission: Healthy and profitable American agriculture provides food and clothing for countless people worldwide and is a key pillar of our economy.
Organization - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Sep 24, 2024 · APHIS is made up of 6 programs, 4 management support units, and 1 office that supports government-wide initiatives. We have more than 8,000 employees stationed in 50 States, 4 Territories, and 35 countries.
Pet Travel | Domestic and International Travel With a Pet
Mar 29, 2024 · USDA-Accredited Veterinarians: Certifying Pets for International Travel; Traveling With Food or Agricultural Products. Traveling with Food and Agricultural Products; Traveling From Another Country; Traveling From Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland, Alaska, or Guam; Traveling to U.S. Mainland From Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Trending News and Updates - USDA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 08, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that 15 additional states have enrolled in the National Milk Testing Strategy, bringing the total number of states to 28 in roughly one month since the program launched.These 28 states represent nearly 65% of the nation’s milk production.
USDA-APHIS: Veterinary Services
Sep 24, 2024 · APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) protects and improves the health, quality, and marketability of our Nation's animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics. Our experts work with partners across many disciplines, both domestically and globally, to …
USDA APHIS Shares Update on Seven New States Coming on …
WASHINGTON, December 17, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the second round of states coming on board as part of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) that was launched Dec. 6., and which requires that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - aphis.usda.gov
3 days ago · Press Release. Media Contact: [email protected]. WASHINGTON, January 17, 2025—As part of its ongoing, multi-faceted efforts to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today is updating its policy for pre-slaughter surveillance to enhance testing …
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - aphis.usda.gov
3 days ago · APHIS also opened markets for U.S. live cattle, day-old chicks, and hatching eggs to Mozambique and beef and bone meal to Ecuador and Peru. Worked with regional partners in Central America to implement a multilateral response to the New World screwworm outbreak, increasing production of sterile flies weekly from 20 million to 90 million.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional ...
3 days ago · WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an additional six states are enrolling in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS). This brings the total number of states testing under NMTS guidelines to 36 since the first round of states joined in early December.