The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
…the investment on the research is actually not that large, but the majority of funding is going to help bridge the operating expense of this APHIS facility in Phoenix in…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
…(APHIS) confirmed the discovery last week after evaluating a small flock of pet birds. It is the first time the disease has been confirmed in Arizona and is believed to…
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
…clothes or shoes. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced that an additional $45 million will be made available to APHIS to help address VND. The funding will allow APHIS…
USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against ASF
…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGPse4M5Kug&feature=youtu.be Dr. Jack Shere, USDA Aphis/Chief Veterinary Officer of the United States outlines the threat of African Swine Fever to the U.S. pork industry and the steps producers can take…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…is available at www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/swine/asf. Additionally, USDA is releasing four infographics on the following topics: African Swine Fever Risk Pathways (PDF, 2.4 MB) Biosecurity (PDF, 312 KB) Signs and Symptoms of…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/ppa-projects. APHIS created the Hungry Pests public outreach program to empower Americans with the knowledge they need to leave these “hungry pests”…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
California avocados still don’t have access to China, but that might be finally changing. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is planning to review the California Avocado Commission’s…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries…
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized a rule that will make updates to identification requirements for cattle imported to the United States from Mexico. The…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…continental United States. As a result, USDA lifted the domestic quarantine for pink bollworm, relieving restrictions on the domestic and international movement of U.S. cotton. APHIS and its partners also…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
APHIS Website Can Help All Gift Givers This Holiday Season The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that representatives from the North…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
Virulent Newcastle disease has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Riverside County. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the…