Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Department of Agriculture Hawaii received a $104,167 Cooperative Agreement 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 program (CFDA 10.025) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The award supports comprehensive disease surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention activities across avian and cattle health programs in Hawaii. Avian surveillance activities include polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of at least 63 samples ($10 per test) from National Poultry Improvement Plan participants and passive surveillance sources, gross necropsies of 20 birds ($35 each), and interisland shipping costs. Cattle surveillance focuses on brucellosis suspect case investigations (32 samples tested) and tuberculosis surveillance and eradication activities on the Isle of Molokai, including herd testing and regulatory veterinary officer training.

The award encompasses significant outreach and collaboration components designed to prevent foreign animal diseases and zoonotic diseases threatening U.S. agriculture and human health. Deliverables include biosecurity and disease prevention education at industry conferences and legislative events, interisland travel for disease investigation, emergency preparedness and response exercises, and One Health coordination activities involving monthly virtual calls with state and federal public health and wildlife partners. All surveillance test data is recorded in the state's laboratory data systems, ensuring comprehensive disease monitoring and reporting capabilities across Hawaii's agricultural sector.