McLean, VA — The American Horse Council (AHC) is thrilled to announce it is one of just three livestock industry trade associations selected to receive a grant through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP). The AHC will receive $275,000 over the next two years to support its proposal, “Assessing and Improving Biosecurity at Equine Welfare Organizations.”
The AHC’s proposal focuses on enhancing biosecurity at equine welfare organizations. While these organizations play a vital role in equine protection, many face challenges maintaining standardized biosecurity protocols. The project aims to change that.
In simple terms, this initiative will raise awareness about consistent biosecurity practices and help these organizations improve protocols to prevent and manage the spread of disease. The project will develop user-friendly resources and provide financial support to organizations in need to purchase personal protection equipment and resources to create temporary quarantine areas in the event of an equine with an infectious disease on the property.