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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was reestablished by the Secretary of Agriculture on March 14, 1977, pursuant to authority contained in 5 U.S.C. 301 and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Service was established to conduct regulatory and control programs to protect and improve animal and plant health for the benefit of man and the environment. In cooperation with State governments, the agency administers Federal laws and regulations pertaining to animal and plant health and quarantine, humane treatment of animals, and the control and eradication of pests and diseases. Regulations to prevent the introduction or interstate spread of certain animal or plant pests or diseases are also enforced by the Service. It also carries out research and operational activities to reduce crop and livestock depredation caused by birds, rodents, and predators.
Recent Regulations
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Standards for the Care of Breeding Female Dogs and Exercise and Socialization of Dogs
Horse Protection Amendments; Further Postponement of Regulations
National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions
User Fees: Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services; Technical Amendment
Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination
Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
User Fees: Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services; Delay of Effective Date and Request for Information
Horse Protection Amendments; Further Delay of Effective Date, and Request for Comment
Payment of Indemnity and Compensation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; Reopening of Comment Period
Horse Protection Amendments; Postponement of Regulations
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was reestablished by the Secretary of Agriculture on March 14, 1977, pursuant to authority contained in 5 U.S.C. 301 and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Service was established to conduct regulatory and control programs to protect and improve animal and plant health for the benefit of man and the environment. In cooperation with State governments, the agency administers Federal laws and regulations pertaining to animal and plant health and quarantine, humane treatment of animals, and the control and eradication of pests and diseases. Regulations to prevent the introduction or interstate spread of certain animal or plant pests or diseases are also enforced by the Service. It also carries out research and operational activities to reduce crop and livestock depredation caused by birds, rodents, and predators.