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Myth Busters: The Facts About How African Swine Fever (ASF) Spreads

Lynn Wachtman, Veterinary Medical Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

At APHIS, we get questions about what we do and the animal diseases we track. Let’s review some of the common misconceptions around African swine fever (ASF) — what it is and how it’s transmitted.

Animals
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Why the USDA Forest Service Monitors Air Quality during Wildland Fires

May 02, 2018 Leah Anderson, Eastern Region Public Affairs, USDA Forest Service

Air Quality Awareness Week raises mindfulness about the importance of air quality issues. The USDA Forest Service commemorates the week and its 2018 theme “Air Quality Where You Are” with partners. This year, the Forest Service is featuring one area where air resource management is essential -...

Forestry