The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to support the wyoming livestock board with funding to support collaborative surveillance and disease control activities for animal diseases of concern

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement of $216,773.00 to the Wyoming Livestock Board on April 1, 2025, under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award supports collaborative surveillance and disease control activities for animal diseases of concern across Wyoming through March 31, 2026. The Wyoming Livestock Board, a state government entity with extensive experience in animal health initiatives, will leverage this funding to conduct disease surveillance, implement control measures, and support emergency response efforts for livestock health threats affecting the state's cattle, swine, equine, cervid, and small ruminant sectors.

The cooperative agreement aligns with APHIS's broader mission to protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious animal diseases and ensure livestock biosecurity. Through this award, the Wyoming Livestock Board will deliver critical animal health services that benefit regional agricultural producers and support national food supply safety initiatives. The funding enables the organization to continue its collaborative partnership with federal agencies in detecting, preventing, and responding to animal disease challenges that pose significant economic risks to Wyoming's livestock industries.

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