Mission: APHIS leads the way in anticipating and responding to issues involving animal and plant health, conflicts with wildlife, environmental stewardship and animal well-being. Together with our customers and stakeholders, we promote the health of animal and plant resources to facilitate their movement in the global marketplace and to ensure abundant agricultural products and services for U.S. consumers. APHIS is comprised of several divisions. The main ones are Veterinary Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine and Wildlife services.

Veterinary Services protects and improves the health, quality and marketability of our nation’s animals and animal products by preventing, controlling and monitoring animal diseases.