Posts Tagged ‘Animal Health’
Kansas consolidates NBAF in animal health corridor
In: Animal Health| Federal Research Lab| KBA| Livestock| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Scientific Research| Veterinary Medicine
18 Aug 2010Recently, President and CEO of the Kansas BioScience Authority (KBA), Tom Thornton, was interviewed by Animal Pharm Magazine about the progress of the NBAF project, how KBA participated in the process, and how the NBAF will impact the security of animal health and the nation’s food supply.
Here are the highlights:
“Mr. Thornton says that the [...]
Manhattan Mercury: Director hopes NBAF can help improve tests
In: Animal Health| Federal Research Lab| Livestock| Manhattan| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Veterinary Medicine
2 Jul 2010Earlier this week the Director of the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, New York, discussed the advantages of having the NBAF in Manhattan.
Here’s the article:
“William “Bill” White, director of the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, New York, said he hopes [...]
Agro-defense facility will help protect our nation’s food supply
In: Animal Health| Federal Research Lab| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Veterinary Medicine
28 Jun 2010The 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 [...]
NBAF and new private industry
In: Animal Health| Business| Food Supply| Job Growth| KBA| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Scientific Research
13 May 2010The Kansas Bioscience Authority, the driving force behind bringing the NBAF to Manhattan, announced this week that they will be helping two key animal health companies increase their investments in protecting our nation’s food supply and the Kansas economy. Cargill Meat Solutions in Wichita and the Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit were each recipients of [...]
Op-Ed: The NBAF as a research magnet
In: Animal Health| Business| Federal Research Lab| Food Supply| Job Growth| KSU| Kansas| Manhattan| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Scientific Research| Veterinary Medicine
10 May 2010This column, by Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz , reinforces what proponents of the NBAF have been stressing. Bringing this federal research lab to Manhattan will increase the research of animal diseases and spur private research and business.
Here are some excerpts:
“…In the past several months, K-State has drawn in two more federal entities — [...]
NBAF: a CDC for animal health
In: Animal Health| Livestock| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Scientific Research| Veterinary Medicine
7 Apr 2010For 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 [...]
K-State Earns Another Bioscience Distinction
In: Animal Health| DHS| KSU| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety
22 Feb 2010Last Friday, Kansas State University was awarded the “Center for Excellence” distinction by the Department of Homeland Security for its work on zoonotic and animal disease research. This award highlights why KSU and the NBAF will be able to work hand-in-hand to protect our nation’s agriculture economy from bioterrorism.
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“Kansas officials are [...]
Abilene veterinarian expresses support for NBAF site
In: Animal Health| Livestock| NBAF| National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility| Safety| Veterinary Medicine
26 Jan 2010Dr. Steve Henry, a veterinarian from Abilene, KS, had an article published in The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle discussing the benefits of accurate testing and diagnosis in animals.
Here are a couple of excerpts…
“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 [...]
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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