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{{About|a division of the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]|agriculture extensions in general|Agricultural extension}} | {{About|a division of the [[United States Department of Agriculture]]|agriculture extensions in general|Agricultural extension}} | ||
{{short description|USDA's Animal, Plant Health Inspectors}} | {{short description|USDA's Animal, Plant Health Inspectors}} | ||
{{Organization | |||
|OrganizationName=Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | |||
|OrganizationType=Independent Agencies | |||
|Mission=APHIS protects and promotes U.S. agricultural health, regulates genetically engineered organisms, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and manages wildlife damage. Its mission is to safeguard the nation's agriculture and natural resources from threats posed by pests, diseases, and invasive species. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Administrator | |||
|Employees=7000 | |||
|Budget=$800 million (Approximate annual budget) | |||
|Website=https://www.aphis.usda.gov | |||
|Services=Animal Health; Plant Health; Biotechnology Regulation; Animal Welfare; Wildlife Services | |||
|ParentOrganization=United States Department of Agriculture | |||
|CreationLegislation=Secretary's Memorandum No. 1769 (1972) | |||
|Regulations=Animal Welfare Act; Plant Protection Act; Animal Health Protection Act | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.950788, -76.915630 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=4700 River Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 | |||
}} | |||
{{Infobox government agency | {{Infobox government agency | ||
| name = Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | | name = Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | ||