Last Modified: August 29, 2024

APHIS safeguards aquatic livestock health, crucial for fostering a thriving U.S. aquaculture production community.

Aquaculture Is Agriculture

APHIS is the lead Federal agency for protecting and improving the health of farm-raised aquatic livestock nationwide. Our role helps to ensure U.S.-grown aquatic livestock are healthy and their products are of the highest quality for their intended use. 

Homegrown Aquaculture

Programs and Resources

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How APHIS Protects Aquatic Animal Health

Healthy U.S. farm-raised aquatic livestock are vital for supporting our Nation’s economy, jobs, food security, and local pride in producing the world’s healthiest aquatic animals.

To that end, APHIS works to support animal health protections while collaborating with aquatic livestock producers. 

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Programs and Resources

Learn how APHIS supports the aquaculture community to ensure aquatic animal health, implement biosecurity best practices, provide guidance for national disease reporting, and more.

Contact Your State or Federal Animal Health Official

APHIS provides programs and resources to support the aquaculture community and offers guidance on aquatic animal health, including disease prevention.

Contact your State or Federal animal health officials: 

Find Your Animal Health Official

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