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"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.

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USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Contingency Plan Requirement for Animals Regulated Under the Animal Welfare Act
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First Shipments of Vietnam Dragon Fruit to Arrive in the United States - CORRECTION
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USDA Releases Annual Report of Activities for Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act Enforcement
• 2007 Animal Care Annual Report of Activities
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National Animal Identification System Premises Registration Numbers Continue to Increase
13 States Now Exceed 50 Percent Premises Registered
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USDA Approves Four Additional Visual Identification Tags for Use in the National Animal Identification System
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USDA Establishes Process for States to Impose Additional Restrictions
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USDA to Allow Guava Imports From Mexico Under Streamlined Process
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USDA Requires Treatment for All Firewood From Canada to Protect Against Invasive Species
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USDA Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of no Significant Impact for Sirex Woodwasp Environmental Control Program
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USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements with Four Tribal Organizations for National Animal Identification System Education and Outreach
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USDA Amends Regulations Regarding the Bovine Tuberculosis Status in Minnesota
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 First Shipments of Vietnam Dragon Fruit Arrive in United States
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USDA Establishes a Voluntary Trichinae Certification Program for U.S. Pork
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USDA to Host Public Meeting on Lacey Act Declaration Requirement
• Docket No. APHIS-2008-0119
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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Biotechnology Regulations
• Proposed Rule
• Proposed Biotechnology Regulatory Revisions
• USDA's Proposed Biotechnology Regulatory Revisions Available for Public Comment
• Questions and Answers: Proposed Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
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Last Modified: October 23, 2008