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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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      Travel With a Pet

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      Commenting Opportunities: Facilitating Safe Agricultural Trade

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      Defend the Flock

    • Plant Health

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      • The Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program
      • Crop Biosecurity and Emergency Management
      • Commenting Opportunities: Plant Health

    • Biotechnology

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      • Regulatory Exemptions and Confirmations
      • Regulatory Status Review
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      Leave Hungry Pests Behind

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      • Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities
      • National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program
      • National Animal Health Laboratory Network Funding Opportunities
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      • The National Clean Plant Network
      • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Dashboard Funding Opportunities
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      How To Apply for Funding

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Data Collection Rules of Thumb

Last Modified: March 07, 2024

A guest visit from "Data Dave" (David Kowalski) with some helpful tips on collecting data in the field.

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  • Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking System (PCIT)
  • Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS)
  • Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS)

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