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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Homeland Security formalized a broader border biosecurity partnership last week, expanding surveillance, information sharing and joint response capabilities as …
USDA, DHS Expand Border Biosecurity as Screwworm Threat Grows Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services said the Trump administration has adopted a government-wide policy prohibiting federal funding for what it defines as dangerous gain-of-function research …
HHS Bars Federal Funding for High-Risk Gain-of-Function Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant progress in its five-pronged strategy to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), improve biosecurity in poultry production, and reduce egg …
USDA Reports Progress in Combating Avian Flu and Lowering Egg Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a series of advancements in the Department of Agriculture’s five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and ease the …
Egg Prices Plummet! USDA’s Bold Action Brings Relief to Farmers and Families Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the direction of Secretary Brooke Rollins, recently launched a $1 billion initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges posed by …
USDA Unveils $1 Billion Plan to Combat Avian Flu, Stabilize Egg Prices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is ramping up its response to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) following confirmed cases affecting commercial poultry operations in five counties. …
Devastating Bird Flu Strikes Pennsylvania Farms – Bold Action Taken to Save Agriculture Read More