USDA Allocates $12 Million to Fight Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer, Elk, and Moose
The USDA has announced $12 million in funding to expand chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance, testing, and management in both farmed and wild cervid populations across the United States.
The Government Just Dropped $15 Million to Stop the Next Livestock Crisis — Here’s What That Means for You
What do 24 state agricultural departments, 5 tribal nations, and 35 universities have in common? They’re all part of a nationwide effort to stop the next major livestock disease outbreak before it starts.
In a bold move to strengthen the country’s biosecurity, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) just announced over $15.3 million in funding for 68 new projects dedicated to detecting, preventing, and responding to serious livestock disease threats.