Project Grant G20OD016124

The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University will develop practical, science-based disinfection guides and training resources to help livestock owners prevent, control, and quickly recover from animal disease outbreaks. The project, funded by a $315,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (CFDA 10.025 - Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care), will create an online...

The Kansas State University's National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) has been awarded a $211,248 Cooperative Agreement by 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). Through this award, NABC will develop tabletop exercises and functional workbooks that Extension professionals, local emergency managers, and subject matter experts can use when planning fairs...

This 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 Program (CFDA 10.025) provides $218,790 to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to assist USDA-regulated facilities in preparing for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. The objective is to equip these facilities, especially small to medium-sized rural facilities, with the...

This 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 program (CFDA 10.025) provides $236,120.00 to the University of California, Davis to work with at least 30 beef producers in California to develop enhanced biosecurity plans for their operations. The project will also engage interns to conduct site visits and assist producers in creating these...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by 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), will provide $267,928 to Iowa State University of Science and Technology to develop a series of biosecurity tools and resources for land-based aquaculture producers, especially those who are beginning or underserved. The key products to be delivered under this 16-month...

This 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 Program (CFDA 10.025) provides $276,078.00 to the American Horse Council (AHC) to increase biosecurity awareness and improve biosecurity practices and protocols at equine welfare organizations (EWOs). The project aims to evaluate the biosecurity knowledge base within EWOs, identify gaps, and improve their...

This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by 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), aims to develop a work-based learning experience program (WBLP) for community college students focused on on-farm enhanced biosecurity plan development and implementation. The $498,985.00 award to the University of California, Davis will support the creation of...

This 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 program (CFDA 10.025) provides $289,419 to Iowa State University of Science and Technology to increase equine biosecurity through education and outreach. The key objectives are to develop an online, RACE-approved equine biosecurity course using innovative e-learning software. This course will address...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $254,619 Cooperative Agreement to the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. The award, funded under CFDA 10.025 "Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care", will enable the department to create a livestock exhibitor biosecurity and emergency planning module for cattle, small ruminant, swine, equine, and poultry exhibitors in New York. The project team will...

This $67,487,870 cooperative agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will assist laboratories in meeting responsibilities as outlined in the 2023 National Animal Health Laboratory Network agreement and support overall increases in network capacity and capabilities. Funding will be used for quality management systems, laboratory information management systems, staff expertise and proficiency enhancements, equipment upgrades, and...