Football season is here! Keep your game day winning with Dept. of Agriculture's top tips to enjoy your tailgating feasts safely. 🏈 bit.ly/4g7vAHA

APHIS is awarding $380,000 to Tribal partners through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program to strengthen its programs to protect animal health. To learn how this funding will ensure safe, healthy food, click here: aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an…

#AfricanSwineFever isn’t in the U.S. yet, but a single case could wipe out America’s pig population and pork industry. Learn about precautions you can take to keep this pig-killing virus off our shores: aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease… #ASF

Happy Grandparents' Day to all the amazing grandparents out there! Your stories, traditions, and values connect generations and create lasting memories. Thank you for being our mentors and best friends ❤️ #GrandparentsDay

Join us in combating hunger this September! Accept our #TwoCanTuesday challenge by donating a pair of cans every Tuesday of the month. Let's fill up those #FedsFeedFamilies boxes and local pantry shelves. This small act can make a huge difference!

Today we commemorate the somber events of 9/11/2001, and honor the lives tragically lost. We pay tribute to the passengers and crew of Flight 93, and the brave acts of firefighters, first responders, police officers, service members and civilians at Ground Zero and The Pentagon.

NBAF and K-State partnership achieves milestone after completing five years of training the next generation of high-containment laboratory technicians. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service usda.gov/nbaf/media/pre…

The invasive box tree moth has been found in Erie County, PA. It threatens boxwoods and the state’s $4.1B nursery industry. Erie County is under quarantine to keep this pest from moving to new places. For more information, read PDA’s release: pa.gov/en/agencies/pd….

From fashion to food and medicine to cosmetics, U.S. aqua products have more uses than you might imagine. Sea how sky-high standards have this new sector growing healthy and strong. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

This week, CBP announced that it is participating in a new program with Dept. of Agriculture & IATA to enable airlines to recycle single-use aluminum, paper, & plastic products used during int'l flights arriving in the US, aligning with CBP’s Green Trade Strategy. ➡️ go.dhs.gov/UkL

APHIS & CBP are partnering with IATA to launch the first international airline recycling program. This initiative aims to recycle single-use items on international flights, protecting American agriculture and contributing to a greener future. Learn more: cbp.gov/newsroom/natio…

🚨 GA residents: More than 20 yellow-legged hornet nests have been found in Savannah this season. If you see one in Georgia, report it to [email protected] or online: agr.georgia.gov/yellow-legged-….

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. We also reaffirm our dedication to advancing equity within USDA, breaking down barriers to access, and building a diverse workforce that reflects the nation we serve.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge, impacting both humans and animals. Stay tuned over the coming weeks to learn about APHIS' activity in AMR research and awareness as we approach the United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on AMR later this month. #USDA

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat that makes antimicrobials less effective at treating diseases in humans and animals. APHIS monitors AMR in animals and promotes responsible use of antimicrobials. For more info: aphis.usda.gov/news/program-u…

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) monitors antimicrobial resistance patterns in livestock and companion animals across the U.S. To learn more, visit: aphis.usda.gov/labs/nahln/ant…

Antimicrobial resistance can be transmitted to people through their pets, making it important to understand resistance patterns in animal pathogens. NAHLN participated in a study to understand resistance in skin infections in dogs in the U.S. & Argentina: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37511121/

The National Wildlife Research Center is looking at wildlife as a potential hidden reservoir of antimicrobial resistant bacteria that can spread to humans. For example, raccoons can shed large quantities of AMR bacteria in their feces for months. More: aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-servi…

The National Wildlife Research Center has been studying feral swine in the San Francisco Bay area that have been exposed to colistin-resistant bacteria through food waste. Colistin is a drug of last resort for human bacterial infections. Learn more: aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-servi…