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{{short description|USDA's Animal, Plant Health Inspectors}}
{{Organization
{{Organization  
|OrganizationName=Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
|OrganizationName=Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service  
|OrganizationType=Independent Agencies
|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.
|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
|ParentOrganization=United States Department of Agriculture
|CreationLegislation=Secretary's Memorandum No. 1769 (1972)
|Employees=7000
|Employees=7000
|Budget=$800 million (Approximate annual budget)
|Budget=$800 million (Approximate annual budget)
|Website=https://www.aphis.usda.gov
|OrganizationExecutive=Administrator
|Services=Animal Health; Plant Health; Biotechnology Regulation; Animal Welfare; Wildlife Services
|Services=Animal Health; Plant Health; Biotechnology Regulation; Animal Welfare; Wildlife Services
|ParentOrganization=United States Department of Agriculture
|Regulations=[[Animal Welfare Act]]; [[Plant Protection Act]]; [[Animal Health Protection Act]]
|CreationLegislation=Secretary's Memorandum No. 1769 (1972)
|HeadquartersLocation=38.97014, -76.92592
|Regulations=Animal Welfare Act; Plant Protection Act; Animal Health Protection Act
|HeadquartersLocation=38.950788, -76.915630
|HeadquartersAddress=4700 River Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
|HeadquartersAddress=4700 River Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
|Website=https://www.aphis.usda.gov
}}
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{{short description|USDA's Animal, Plant Health Inspectors}}
{{Infobox government agency
{{Infobox government agency
| name                = Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
| name                = Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service