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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Protects and improves the health, quality, and marketability of our nation's animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics by preventing, controlling, and/or eliminating animal diseases, and monitoring, and promoting animal health and productivity.

Jan 31, 2025 · We protect the health of U.S. agriculture and natural resources against invasive pests and diseases, regulate genetically engineered crops, administer the Animal Welfare Act, and help people and wildlife coexist.

Jan 13, 2025 · In-country animal and plant health inspection services, Foreign Service Officers, and related topics

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 …

Aug 12, 2024 · Have questions about plant pests and diseases or national programs and services to protect U.S. plant health? Contact APHIS' Plant Health offices.

APHIS is a multi-faceted agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and managing wildlife damage.

Jan 22, 2025 · Dr. Michael Watson was appointed the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in December 2023 after serving as Acting Administrator for 10 months.

Mar 29, 2024 · These laws provide a framework for protecting plant health domestically and internationally. APHIS' Biotechnology and Regulatory Services program derives its authority to regulate genetically engineered plants and plant pests that may pose a risk to plant health from the Plant Protection Act.