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Cruising the Caribbean? Keep Pork Products Off the Packing List

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

Many Americans travel to the Caribbean each year, and cruise activity in the region continues to grow. Expanding cruise routes, larger fleets and improved port infrastructure have made island-hopping or traveling from one island to another, increasingly accessible giving travelers more opportunities...

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Protecting Pollinators: How PPQ and Partners Are Tackling the Yellow Legged Hornet

Anne LeBrun, National Policy Manager

USDA’s Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program and its state partners are working together to protect honey bees and other pollinators.

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Yellow-legged hornet showing “hawking” or predation behavior with honey bees (Photo by Georgia Department of Agriculture)

Heading to a World Cup Game? Leave African Swine Fever Behind

Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, APHIS VS Assistant Director of Swine Health

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on! With games scheduled from June 11-July 19 in 16 cities across North America, many people will be traveling into the United States and to neighboring host countries, Mexico and Canada, to catch a match. While organizers work to ensure a safe and fun...

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Myth Busters: The Impact of African Swine Fever

Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, APHIS VS Assistant Director of Swine Health

Today, we’re wrapping up our myth busters series.

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Image showing text "Pork can carry a virus that will kill pigs - and hurt our food supply."

Prevention Works Best When We Work Together

Jennifer Cunningham, Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

As African swine fever (ASF) causes severe outbreaks across the globe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) remains vigilant in preventing its spread in the United States.

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Group of pigs with the text "Protect our Pigs. Fight African Swine Fever"

Myth Busters: Travel Rules & Regulations to Prevent African Swine Fever

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

In this edition of our myth busters series, we’re reviewing the rules and regulations on traveling with foods that contain pork and how you can be prepared for your next trip!

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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.

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Planning a Caribbean Getaway? Don’t Give a Fatal Swine Disease a Free Ride

Katheen O’Hara, DVM, PhD, Assistant Director for Swine Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.

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