Activities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS)

摘要

NCIE is responsible for facilitating international trade in animals and animal products. NCIE evaluates the animal disease status and veterinary infrastructure of foreign countries, represents APHIS in international forums, and protects and supports American agriculture through regulating imported animal commodities. Customer service is also provided to the general public typically in the form of assisting with the movement of companion animals to foreign countries or importing items such as animal hides and trophies.