Posts Tagged ‘Animal Health

Jerry Jaax, associate vice president for research compliance and a veterinarian at Kansas State University, recently spoke to a group in Clay Center, Kan. He discussed the importance of the NBAF and how it will be at the forefront of the country’s efforts to combat animal and plant diseases. Here are the highlights: “…Jaax said…that [...]

One of the reasons the NBAF is coming to Kansas is because of our proactive approach in handling animal disease threats. Kansas has become a national leader in developing a practical plan for protecting our livestock. We understand the devastating impacts an outbreak would have on the economy, and that some animal diseases could potentially [...]

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 [...]

One of the reasons the NBAF is coming to Kansas is because of our proactive approach in handling animal disease threats. Kansas has become a national leader in developing a practical plan for protecting our livestock. We understand the devastating impacts an outbreak would have on the economy, and that some animal diseases could potentially [...]

One of Kansas’ great strengths is its leadership in bioscience, especially in the areas of animal health, infectious diseases, vaccines, and food safety. With the NBAF being built in Kansas, there will be an impressive mix of efficiencies and effectiveness drawn from a critical mass of assets in the state. These will provide a full [...]

Today, Senator Sam Brownback and other state and local leaders announced that another federal lab will be coming to Manhattan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Laboratory will be another facility that will partner with the NBAF to protect our nation’s food supply. The Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Laboratory is expected to [...]

An array of impressve national experts — including a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and numerous leaders in veterinary medicine — recently spoke out about the critical importance of moving forward without delay on the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. [...]

Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran had a great editorial about the NBAF in the Washington Times. In it, he discusses the urgent need to accelerate the research and development of vaccines to protect our food supply and agriculture economy. Here are some highlights: “…The threat of foreign animal diseases such as African swine fever and [...]

Exciting news from the High Plains Journal yesterday: “U.S. Senator Sam Brownback applauded the Agriculture Appropriations Conference Committee for including funding for Kansas State University to begin working on NBAF research. “I’m excited for the official kick-off of NBAF research at K-State,” said Brownback. “With today’s funding, K-State and the USDA can formally start their [...]

Congress has taken another important step forward to initiate construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The Department of Homeland Security project will accelerate research to protect the American food supply and agriculture economy. Members of the Kansas congressional delegation announced today that a Senate and House conference committee for [...]


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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