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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced upcoming leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), with new appointments taking effect February 1. The changes come as longtime leaders retire after years of service focused on protecting American agriculture, animal health, and national biosecurity. According to USDA, Dr. Michael Watson, the current APHIS Administrator, will be retiring …
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Threat Near U.S.-Mexico Border The USDA is ramping up efforts to protect American livestock following the recent detection of New World Screwworm cases in Mexico, including one reported just 170 miles from the U.S. border. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued an update on X last week to outline actions underway and affirm …
