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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Michael Brown USDA, APHIS, PPQ 1715 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109-2045 Phone: (573) 893-6833 Fax: (573) 893-6751 Email: Michael.E.Brown@usda.gov