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APHIS is awarding of $ 10.2 million to support disease prevention and emergency response training and exercise projects as well as targeted projects to enhance laboratory diagnostic capability.
Industry
APHIS Announces Progress on Animal-Health Programs
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the progress the agency is making to implement programs funded by the 2018 Farm Bill.
November 19, 2020 11:54 PM
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The site contains web links for obtaining premises identification numbers (PIN) and location identifiers (LID) within livestock producers' respective States.
Veterinary Regulations
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map for Premises ID
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information.
November 19, 2020 11:24 PM
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The new standards aim to speed approval of new technology in official identification devices.
Industry
APHIS Revises Standards for ADT Tags
In recent months, APHIS has revised the Animal Disease Traceability program standards for approving new tags entering the market.
November 19, 2020 11:24 PM
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These projects will document how to link ultrahigh frequency backtags with other identification devices to collect animal movement and disease program data.
Industry
APHIS Offers Funds for ID, Traceability Projects
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the availability of $1 million in cooperative agreement funding to support animal disease traceability (ADT) and electronic identification for cattle.
November 19, 2020 11:24 PM
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NAHLN funding will support multiple projects that will enhance the ability of NAHLN laboratories to respond to an adverse animal health event.
Veterinary Research
APHIS Invites Proposals for Disease Prevention and Emergency Response
USDA is announcing the open period to apply for 2019 funding for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
November 10, 2020 08:11 PM
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After reviewing comments, APHIS made considerable effort to address all concerns while maintaining program integrity.
Veterinary Regulations
APHIS Finalizes CWD Herd Certification Program Standards
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has finalized the Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards that were originally published on March 29, 2018 for stakeholder feedback.
November 10, 2020 08:10 PM
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Scientific studies show that sheep with certain genotypes are resistant to or less susceptible to classical scrapie and are unlikely to get the disease.
Veterinary Regulations
USDA Updates Scrapie Regulations and Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its scrapie regulations and program standards.
November 10, 2020 08:09 PM
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