The USDA is announcing a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will place five scientists in labs in each of the five NAHLN regions to enhance the capabilities and capacities of NAHLN.
“We are thrilled to announce this partnership,” said Rosemary Sifford, USDA’s chief veterinarian. “Our goal is to ensure all network laboratories are poised to combat the threat of transboundary and emerging diseases to protect our nation’s agricultural and food supply…