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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Meet the four-legged federal officers protecting airports
The Beagle Brigade is the first line of defense in the battle to protect American agriculture. NBC’s Savannah Sellers visits the USDA’s National Dog Detector Training Center to see what it takes to become a member of the special team of federal agents.
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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.
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