On January 12th the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced leadership appointments within the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael Watson the Administrator of the Agency will retire at the January. Dr. Rosemary Sifford Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services and U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer recently retired.
Their replacements will be Ms. Kelly Moore who will serve as Acting Administrator of APHIS and Dr. Alan Huddleston who will serve as the Acting U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer. Dr. Adis Dijab Associate Deputy Administrator of APHIS will provide operational oversight and continuity.
Ms. Moore is currently Acting Chief Operating Officer for USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs and is a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Dr. Alan Huddleston has extensive experience in epidemiology and program development and will continue the tradition of strong cooperation in the international arena and will cooperate with states and the U.S. livestock and poultry industries.