The animal science/veterinary technology and pre-veterinary medicine options at florida a & M university (FAMU) provide educational and experiential activities representing state-of-the-art animal…

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a cooperative agreement to Florida A & M University for $373,931.39 on March 1, 2026, under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025).

FAMU's Division of Research delivers educational and experiential activities in animal science, veterinary technology, and pre-veterinary medicine that establish coordinated, integrated training programs to protect and maintain animal health and public safety through animal healthcare management services aligned with USDA-APHIS, state, federal, and industry standards. The program responds to demonstrated need for coordinated personnel training in animal healthcare management.

Performance occurs in Florida with a period of performance from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. FAMU, a Historically Black College and University and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, operates its Division of Research as the prime recipient on this award.

The animal science/veterinary technology and pre-veterinary medicine options at florida a & M university (FAMU) provide educational and experiential activities representing state-of-the-art animal healthcare management services within USDA-aphis, state, federal, and industry standards guidelines. These options respond to the demonstrated need to establish a coordinated and integrated program to train and educate personnel to protect and maintain animal health and public safety through animal healthcare management services.