| − | "Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]]'s (USDA) '''Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service''' (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of [[animals]] and [[plants]]. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health. <ref>[http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service] </ref> | + | "Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]]'s (USDA) '''Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service''' (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of [[animals]] and [[plants]]. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health.<ref>[http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service]</ref> |