All nahln level 1, level 2 and level 3 laboratories will receive annual infrastructure support from the USDA/aphis

The Department of Livestock Montana received a $256,300 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.025). The purpose of this 1-year agreement is to provide annual infrastructure support to all National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 laboratories, including the Department of Livestock Montana, to assist them in meeting their designated responsibilities. As a critical state government entity, the Department of Livestock Montana collaborates closely with APHIS and other federal partners to conduct animal disease surveillance, inspection, and public health protection activities that support broader agricultural and wildlife management objectives.

The purpose of this agreement is to assist the laboratory in meeting the responsibilities required of their designated level as outlined i