Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

State of Maryland

Official Website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/home/

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues.

To protect the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources.

Forms & Documents

Browse all Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service government forms

All 20 forms

Form Title Topics
Animal Care Creates New Process for Appealing Animal Welfare Act Inspection Report
Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
Animal Welfare Inspection Guide
Best Practices for Brucella canis Prevention and Control in Dog Breeding Facilities
Brucellosis and Dog Kennels: What Breeders Need to Know
Comparable Standards Evaluation For Foreign Facilities
Daily Observation of Regulated Animals
Guidance for Zoos and Captive Wildlife Facilities: Protecting Susceptible Animals From SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Handling and Husbandry of Neonatal Nondomestic Cats
Licensing and Registration under the Animal Welfare Act: Guidelines for Dealers, Exhibitors, Transporters, and Researchers
Live Dog Import Permit Requirements under the Animal Welfare Act: Q & A
Questions and Answers: Dog Activities Requiring a USDA License/Registration
Research Involving Free- Living Wild Animals in Their Natural Habitat
Social Distancing Guidelines on AWA Inspections
Standard Operating Procedures for Remote Pre-License Inspections
Standard Operating Procedures for Remote Routine Inspections
Standard Operating Procedures for Resuming Facility Inspections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Attending Veterinarian
Upholding the Animal Welfare Act
Using Cage Cards to Identify Puppies and Kittens

Contact Information & Office Locations

1 contact point

Address:
4700 River Road
Riverdale, MD 20737

Phone numbers:
  • (301) 851-3300
Fax numbers:
  • (301) 734-8226

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