Canada has released its 2023 federal budget, which includes funding for a vaccine bank for foot-and-mouth disease. The $57.5 million investment over five years will used to develop emergency response plans and establish the vaccine bank.
“While we hope this vaccine bank is never needed, we are grateful for today’s investment and its establishment,” said Nathan Phinney, Canadian Cattle Association President. “We appreciate the Government listening to our concerns and understanding the critical need to put in place emergency preparedness plans to control the spread of the disease…
