USDA is continuously conducting animal health research and monitoring to protect threats to our Nation's food supply economy. USDA tracks animal health and welfare issues as they relate to food safety and the production and availability of animals for processing into meat.
Animal Science
Through applied research and developing technology, USDA has made strides in the research of animal diseases, stress and well-being, veterinary biologics, and BSE.
Through applied research and developing technology, USDA has made strides in the research of animal diseases, stress and well-being, veterinary biologics, and BSE. This new technology also is aimed at prevention of suffering and death caused by diseases in agriculturally important livestock and poultry.