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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA FAQ's and resources about coronavirus (COVID-19).  LEARN MORE

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  • Premises Identification Numbers (PIN) or Location Identifier (LID)

    A PIN or LID is a unique code that is permanently assigned to a single physical location and is required to purchase official animal identification tags. Each State administers PIN or LID registration. Learn more.

  • Find Your Future With Us

    Want to make a difference? So do we. When you choose a career with APHIS, you will join more than 8,000 dedicated professionals working across the country and around the world to keep American agriculture healthy. Learn more. 

  • African Swine Fever

    African swine fever is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease affecting both domestic and wild pigs of all ages. ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. It is not a food safety issue.  Learn More.

  • Feral Swine

    Feral swine (Sus scrofa) are a rapidly expanding invasive species in the United States damaging agriculture, natural resources, property, cultural sites, and are a disease risk to people, pets, and livestock. Manage the damage and stop feral swine!

  • International Pet Travel - Everything You Need to Know.

    Are you travelling to or from another country and bringing along Fluffy or Fido?  You’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.  Learn more about Pet Travel.

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