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USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

@usda_aphis

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects American agriculture by helping ensure the health of animals and plants.

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linkhttp://www.aphis.usda.gov calendar_today01-10-2009 18:57:57

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Happy National Garden Month! No matter if you’re just starting out or have established your green thumb over the years, gardening is a rewarding activity for all. Be sure to use our Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find out which plants thrive in your zone 🌱 planthardiness.ars.usda.gov

Happy National Garden Month! No matter if you’re just starting out or have established your green thumb over the years, gardening is a rewarding activity for all. Be sure to use our Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find out which plants thrive in your zone 🌱 planthardiness.ars.usda.gov
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APHIS turns 53! Since 1972, we’ve worked to protect U.S. agriculture, animals, plants & natural resources. Thanks to our partners, employees & supporters for being part of this mission! #APHIS53 #ProtectingAgriculture #USDAAPHIS

APHIS turns 53! 
Since 1972, we’ve worked to protect U.S. agriculture, animals, plants & natural resources. Thanks to our partners, employees & supporters for being part of this mission! 

#APHIS53 #ProtectingAgriculture #USDAAPHIS
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.Secretary Brooke Rollins proclaims April as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month” & encourages the public to help reduce the spread of invasive pests to protect the American food supply: aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/… #APHIS #ProtectingAgriculture #IPPDAM #ProtectOurCrops #FarmersFirst

.<a href="/SecRollins/">Secretary Brooke Rollins</a> proclaims April as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month” &amp; encourages the public to help reduce the spread of invasive pests to protect the American food supply: aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/…
#APHIS #ProtectingAgriculture #IPPDAM #ProtectOurCrops #FarmersFirst
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🌱 This April, join us in raising awareness about plant pests and disease. Every action counts! aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an… #IPPDAM #USDA #ProtectOurCrops 🪴

🌱 This April, join us in raising awareness about plant pests and disease. Every action counts! aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an… 

#IPPDAM #USDA #ProtectOurCrops 🪴
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Your pigs are counting on you to stay up to date on all the latest biosecurity guidelines for #AfricanSwineFever and other deadly diseases. aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease… #ProtectOurPigs

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It’s #IPPDAM! Invasive pests = BIG problem. They cause $40B in damages annually & spread on the vehicles people drive or in the items they move! ✅ Check outdoor gear ✅ Don’t move firewood ✅ Declare ag products at border aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…

It’s #IPPDAM! Invasive pests = BIG problem. They cause $40B in damages annually &amp; spread on the vehicles people drive or in the items they move! 
✅ Check outdoor gear
✅ Don’t move firewood
✅ Declare ag products at border
aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
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You can help stop invasive feral swine! Report sightings of this invasive species to help wildlife managers prevent population spread and monitor for foreign animal disease that may threaten our livestock industry. squealonpigs.com #APHIS #WildlifeServices

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Just one case of #AfricanSwineFever could wipe out an entire herd and devastate our pig population. Thankfully, it has never been detected in the U.S. Learn how farmers, producers, and veterinarians can prioritize biosecurity NOW in case it does arrive aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease…

Just one case of #AfricanSwineFever could wipe out an entire herd and devastate our pig population. Thankfully, it has never been detected in the U.S.
Learn how farmers, producers, and veterinarians can prioritize biosecurity NOW in case it does arrive aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease…
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This #NationalPetDay, we're celebrating our furry companions, especially the working dogs who protect livestock by deterring predators and helping ranchers maintain their herds! 🐾

This #NationalPetDay, we're celebrating our furry companions, especially the working dogs who protect livestock by deterring predators and helping ranchers maintain their herds! 🐾
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🚨 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $15.3 million to projects that will enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten U.S. livestock. Details ⬇️ aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an…

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#AfricanSwineFever is nearly 100% fatal to pigs. Get biosecurity tips to keep this deadly virus away from your swine in case it arrives in the U.S. aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease… #ProtectOurPigs

#AfricanSwineFever is nearly 100% fatal to pigs. Get biosecurity tips to keep this deadly virus away from your swine in case it arrives in the U.S. aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease… 
#ProtectOurPigs
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Take action to protect your flock – attend our webinar on 4/17 and learn easy, practical ways to protect your poultry, from backyard to barnyard. 🐣 zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Take action to protect your flock – attend our webinar on 4/17 and learn easy, practical ways to protect your poultry, from backyard to barnyard. 🐣 
zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…
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Feral swine prey on ground nests and compete for food and resources with wild turkey. A study found that when wild pigs are removed from an area there is a positive effect on the abundance of wild turkey. Read the full article here: wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100… #WildlifeServices

Feral swine prey on ground nests and compete for food and resources with wild turkey. A study found that when wild pigs are removed from an area there is a positive effect on the abundance of wild turkey. Read the full article here: 

wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100… 

#WildlifeServices
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Strengthen your farm’s defenses against HPAI. APHIS launched a new Poultry Biosecurity Assessment Dashboard tracking the latest biosecurity assessment data nationwide. Producers - request an assessment: [email protected] or 844-820-2234 More: aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Strengthen your farm’s defenses against HPAI. APHIS launched a new Poultry Biosecurity Assessment Dashboard tracking the latest biosecurity assessment data nationwide. 
Producers - request an assessment: poultry.biosecurity@usda.gov or 844-820-2234 

More: aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…
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¿Visitará Puerto Rico o visitará a sus seres queridos en los Estados Unidos continental durante la primavera? Facilite su viaje con estos consejos : youtube.com/watch?v=RsvyWS…