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.
150,000 Reasons to Move to Nebraska: New Grant Program Tackles Vet Shortage Head-On
Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bold new initiative on Monday—the Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program—aimed at tackling the state’s growing shortage of large animal vets in rural communities. The program, managed by the Department of Labor (DOL), is offering a $150,000 grant to recent veterinary graduates or licensed vets who are ready to set up shop in one of Nebraska’s underserved rural counties.
Desperate for Vets: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bold Move to Fix the Animal Care Crisis
After years of veterinary clinics crying out for help, the Newfoundland and Labrador government is finally answering the call—with a major investment that could change the future of animal care across the province.
The Poop Project That Might Just Rescue Endangered Species
At first glance, it might sound like a bizarre side quest from a science fiction novel — collecting animal feces to preserve life on Earth. But for Professor Suzannah Williams and her team at Oxford University, poop is a powerful tool in the fight to save wildlife.
Iowa State's $2 Million Boost: Paving the Way for the Future of Animal Disease Prevention
Iowa State University (ISU) has been awarded a significant $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to launch a series of groundbreaking research projects focused on animal disease preparedness. This funding is part of the USDA’s broader National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, which aims to bolster the detection, prevention, and response efforts to the most destructive diseases threatening U.S. livestock.
Fort Worth Shelters Bounce Back After Canine Distemper Outbreak, Adoption Resumes with New Safety Protocols
After weeks of uncertainty due to a canine distemper outbreak, Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is reopening its doors to the public, allowing adoptions to resume at PetSmart locations across the city. This decision follows an intensive period of testing, quarantining, and ensuring that only low-risk dogs are made available for adoption.