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Detector Dogs: Agriculture’s Best Friend

  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Services runs the Detector Dog Program with beagles and Labrador retrievers.
  • Detector dogs work at ports, borders, and airports to prevent harmful pests from entering the country.
  • These dogs help protect America's agriculture from invasive pests and diseases.
  • Detector dogs usually work for 6-8 years before retiring at the age of 9, with the program recruiting new dogs from shelters and rescue groups.
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Detector Dogs: Agriculture’s Best Friend

(Family Features) They may be cute, fluffy and friendly, but some dogs also have an important job: protecting America’s food supply.

·Missoula, United States
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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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