Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
type: Class
alternative label: 动植物卫生检验局
subclass of: RA7830181D7dfE94ac567c1a
hidden label: APHIS
definition: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) based in Riverdale, Maryland responsible for protecting animal health, animal welfare, and plant health. APHIS is the lead agency for collaboration with other agencies to protect U.S. agriculture from invasive pests and diseases.