The US Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that they are awarding over $15.3 million to projects to enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten US Livestock. The 68 total projects include those led by 24 State Departments of Agriculture, five Tribal Entities, 35 Universities, three livestock industry organizations and one federal partner. These awards are being funded through the 2018 farm bill’s National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program. Michael Watson, APHIS Administrator said, “These projects will provide producers, veterinarians, and States with tools to better control, treat, and recover from foreign animal disease outbreaks. These efforts directly support USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ efforts to ensure farmers, ranchers and producers have the support they need to keep feeding, fueling, and clothing America.”