USDA APHIS

USDA APHIS

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USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects American agriculture by helping ensure the health of animals and plants.

United States of America · http://www.aphis.usda.gov

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APHIS facilitates niche market pet food exports to Japan. E.g. new protocol now allows export of baked dog biscuits with chicken liver.

Did you know that Japan is the second largest export market for US pet food, with exports totaling $334.2 million in 2011?

ORV bait will be distributed by hand and at stations in Cape Cod to manage raccoon rabies.

PHOTO : This is a face worth protecting – giraffes & other animals exhibited to the public are regulated by APHIS

Protecting TN’s Wildlife from Rabies! ORV bait drops start tomorrow: Learn about the vaccine:

Check out USDA-APHIS and CBP Beagles in action! NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams “Making a Difference”

New USDA study suggests feedlots are aware of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs & believe they are important:

If you suspect citrus is being moved improperly, report to USDA's Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance hotline at (800) 877-3835.

Protecting Ag worldwide, APHIS just trained 24 foreign animal disease officials from 21 countries at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.

Tennessee learns how USDA Wildlife Services works to control wildlife rabies through oral vaccine drops. View at

USDA funds research into preventing the Asian citrus psyllid from carrying & spreading citrus greening-causing bacteria

Lions, coyotes and bears, oh my! APHIS hosts open house on October 4 at predator research facility in Millville, Utah. Contact 435-797-2505.

USDA Wildlife Services trains on the Mississippi River with other agencies for oil-spill response. Read the story:

New! APHIS factsheet on Importing Food and Ag Products into the U.S., available in English + 12 translations:

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