Archive for the ‘Animal Health’ Category

The Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) at K-State “supports comprehensive ‘farm-to-fork’ infectious disease research programs that address threats to plant, animal, and human health.” It recently announced it is ready to begin the vital research needed to protect our nation’s food supply. This article in the Kansas City Business Journal highlights what is going on: “Kansas [...]

The following Op-Ed previously ran in the Kansas City Star. In it, Bob Larson, DVM, Ph.D., explains why placing the NBAF in Manhattan is imperative to protect agriculture, and enhance our nation’s protection from diseases that could have crippling effects on animal suffering and death. Here are the highlights: “Kansas State University, Manhattan and the [...]

When the state-of-the-art NBAF is built in Manhattan, its research will protect the American food supply and agriculture economy, and the safety of the site and surrounding community will be paramount. With security built into every part of this world-class science facility, the NBAF will contain a BSL-4 lab, which will be self-contained and isolated [...]

This is a great story that recently ran on KSAL News about the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility moving to Manhattan. KSAL News reports: “When it comes to animal disease outbreaks, Steve Henry, a practicing veterinarian from Abilene, knows from long experience that speed and accuracy in diagnosis, testing and treatment are essential in stopping [...]

Over the weekend, the Wichita Eagle ran a great editorial emphazing why Manhattan remains the best place for the NBAF. Check it out: By definition, the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan will be handling hazardous materials, which is why its work will be so vital to the protection of the nation and its [...]

Over the last week, several Kansas newspapers have run some great editorals in support of the NBAF. Here are the excerpts: Topeka Capital-Journal: “There’s no reason a biodefense laboratory with all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of humans and livestock can’t be built in Manhattan … The key is to make the facility [...]

Earlier today, the Heartland BioAgro Consortium sent out an update about the progress of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and a recent report released by the National Research Council. Here are the key points: In recent months, we’ve seen significant progress on the NBAF in Kansas. Representatives from the White House Office of Science [...]

There’s a great article in today’s Lawrence Journal World about the work of the the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI). The BRI has already started on some of the research that the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility will continue. This gives the NBAF a head start on researching these crucial issues, and is one of the [...]

For over 60 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, has investigated the deadliest and most dangerous viruses known to man. During this time, numerous cures have been discovered, outbreaks prevented, and the personal safety of Americans promoted. The CDC has safely and successfully conducted this research on dangerous diseases [...]

Today, the Kansas City Business Journal had a great overview of the effects that the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility will have on the Veterinary Medicine industry. This is just one of the many benefits of having a major research facility in the Midwest. In addition to securing our nation’s food supply, the NBAF will [...]


NBAF in Kansas


Kansas State University has been selected as the future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — once again highlighting the state’s deep agricultural heritage, bioscience expertise, research infrastructure, world-class animal health industry, and strong public support.

The $650 million research facility will provide the country with an urgently needed, state-of-the-art lab to protect the food supply and agriculture economy. Kansas is exceptionally well suited to accelerate the achievement of this mission.


 

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