USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health and value of U.S. agriculture and natural resources.

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.

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

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) based in Riverdale, Maryland responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. APHIS is the lead agency for collaboration with other agencies to protect U.S. agriculture from invasive pests and ...

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 …

May 16, 2012 · USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is celebrating the agency’s 40 th anniversary today. While APHIS’ program activities and responsibilities have grown and evolved since the Agency’s founding in 1972, the mission remains the same: serving the public by protecting the health and value of American agriculture and ...

VEHCS system facilitates creation and endorsement of animal health certificates for export. It helps APHIS/VS to certify compliance with importing countries requirements, and to automate tracking and reporting of exported live animals.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and manages wildlife damage.

Jan 22, 2025 · 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.

APHIS, in coordination with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), also continues to work on the transition of this facility from Plum Island, New York to Manhattan, Kansas.