USDA - APHIS

"Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health.

USDA Announces New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability (En Español)
• New Animal Disease Traceability Framework, Q and A's

USDA Announces EPA Registration of Gonacon™ Immunocontraceptive Vaccine for White-Tailed Deer

USDA Issues Determination of Pest-Free Areas in the Republic of Chile

USDA Makes Changes to Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations

USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention
• Section 10201 of the Farm Bill, Q and A's
• FY10 Spending Plan

USDA Reopens Comment Period for Environmental Assessment Study on Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Hybrid

USDA Seeks Comment on Site-Specific Environmental Assessment for the Interstate Movement of Hawaiian Garbage

$1.7 Million Agreement Supports Multi-Agency Effort to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Avian Radar Systems at Airports
USDA Opens Public Comment on Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Corn Modified for Insect Resistance
USDA Delays Implementation of Amended Disease Status for the Republic of Korea

USDA Announces Dates and Locations for Public Meetings on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Genetically Engineered Alfalfa

USDA Announces Additional Funding to Eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts

USDA Approves Importation of Hass Avocados from Peru

USDA Seeks Comments on the Bovine Brucellosis Program

Correction - USDA Amends Disease Status of the Republic of Korea with Regard to Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Rinderpest

USDA Announces National Poultry Improvement Plan General Conference Committee Meeting