USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $10.2 million to support disease prevention and projects to enhance laboratory diagnostic capability.
The agency is also developing the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures bank.
“Our farm bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen these vital partnerships,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said.
“Working together, we can further improve our ability to protect U.S. animal health and respond to animal disease events.”
APHIS is also funding $5.2 million through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program; awarding $5 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network; and increasing foot-and-mouth disease vaccine stockpiles.
APHIS plans to invest between $15 and $30 million on vaccines by the end of 2020.
