Last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue authorized the movement of a live, non-infectious, genetically modified strain of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus to the mainland U.S. for continued vaccine research and development. But according to a story from Rod Bain, this approval comes with restrictions to assure safety.
FMD Vaccine Development A Restrictive Process
But according to a story from Gary Crawford, lawmakers will likely have the final say on whether the country can afford the high price tag for a comprehensive national FMD vaccine bank.