WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proud to introduce its updated website, redesigned to align with the latest technological advancements and to better serve the needs of its stakeholders.
Dr. Mike Watson, the APHIS Administrator, emphasized the importance of the website in facilitating various transactions for thousands of APHIS clients, including trade, permits, and licensing activities. “Our objective is to simplify access to essential information for all our website visitors,” Dr. Watson stated. “We aim to make the website universally accessible and user-friendly.”
The website’s enhancement came as a response to user feedback, leading to several significant improvements:
- Improved Navigation: The website’s structure has been overhauled, offering simplified menus that allow for easier information discovery.
- Mobile Optimization and Improved Accessibility: The redesigned site ensures smooth navigation on mobile devices, removing any access barriers.
- Simplified Information Access: New pages for funding and commenting opportunities have been introduced, facilitating user interaction and application processes.
- Focused and Streamlined Content: Responding to user feedback, APHIS has curated content more efficiently, spotlighting essential topics such as pet travel, pest and disease data, and import/export guidelines to provide quicker access to vital information.
- Enhanced Search Functionality: The search feature has been upgraded for more efficient user queries, enabling faster and more accurate information retrieval.
- Upgraded Customer Service: Contact information is now more prominently displayed, ensuring users can easily reach out for assistance.
Designed with the user’s needs at the forefront, the new APHIS website aims to support all visitors, whether they are traveling with pets, importing goods, applying for licenses, or engaging in other related activities. APHIS commits to ongoing enhancements based on user feedback to continuously improve the website experience.
