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Sept. 21, 2023Des Moines, Iowa |  By: Jeremy Werner

New IA program will benefit state's livestock

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DES MOINES, Iowa - In an effort to protect livestock across Iowa, a new program has been launched. State Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has introduced the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant Program.

This program aims to financially support Iowa-based companies in the creation of safe and efficient vaccines for safeguarding livestock against foreign animal diseases.

With Iowa's livestock industry being worth $13 billion, the program is critical for protecting farm families and local communities.

The state's legislature, backed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, has allocated $250,000 for this vital vaccine development initiative. Collaboration with various stakeholders and officials is underway to ensure swift responses to potential threats.