Which division handles animal disease surveillance, wildlife services, and international services?

• A. FSIS
• B. ARS
• C. FNS
• D. APHIS

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is which USDA agency is set up to cover animal disease surveillance, wildlife services, and international services. APHIS, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is organized to protect the health of animals, plants, and the environment, including activities that span these three areas. Its Veterinary Services division conducts animal health surveillance, disease reporting, and programs to prevent and control animal diseases. Wildlife Services focuses on wildlife damage management and monitoring wildlife diseases that could affect livestock or human health. International Services handles the health aspects of international trade, including importing and exporting animals and animal products, and provides risk assessments and compliance guidance to meet foreign country requirements. Together, these components enable APHIS to oversee disease surveillance, wildlife health concerns, and international health services.

FSIS, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, concentrates on inspecting and ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and eggs for consumers, not on surveillance or wildlife programs. ARS, the Agricultural Research Service, is primarily the research arm of USDA and does not run field surveillance or wildlife programs. FNS, the Food and Nutrition Service, focuses on nutrition assistance programs, not animal health services.