Establishes a grant program for cooperative extension services to prepare for and respond to New World screwworm outbreaks.
The Protecting America’s Herds Act establishes a grant program for cooperative extension services to prepare for and respond to New World screwworm outbreaks. The Secretary of Agriculture will award grants on a competitive basis to support activities such as training personnel, conducting livestock inspections, and providing producer education. Priority will be given to states or tribal communities at elevated risk of New World screwworm introduction or spread. The program also includes coordination with various agricultural and veterinary entities.
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