USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) commemorates their 50th year of operation as a Federal agency.
APHIS, founded on April 2,1972, was created to integrate animal health, plant health and inspection responsibilities under one entity. The current agency focuses on preserving American agriculture and natural resources in addition to enforcing the humane care of certain animals.
This major milestone reminds the world of APHIS’ key mission.
“The keys to APHIS’ long-term success are our dedicated, skilled employees and the strong partnerships we develop with our many stakeholders,” said APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea in a press release. “It takes many hands working together to protect the health of our nation’s animals, plants and natural resources.”
APHIS launched a page on its website in honor of the anniversary where it shares visual timelines that highlights the agency’s history and milestones.
“It’s exciting to be celebrating 50 years as an agency. And I’m even more excited to look to our future,” continued Administrator Shea in the press release. “‘APHIS’ core work will remain, but we know we will continue to face new and different challenges—from the impacts of climate change to new horizons in One Health. Our role will evolve as science and agriculture evolve. And I know that whatever the next 50 years brings for APHIS, our employees will remain committed to protecting the health and vitality of American agriculture.”
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