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APHIS conducted a risk analysis and concluded that fresh beef can be imported safely from Paraguay under certain conditions.

The EIS will examine the potential environmental effects of the agency’s response activities to HPAI outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry operations in the United States.

The proposal would only apply to certain classes of cattle that are crossing state lines and meet certain conditions.

With this funding, APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to further animal disease prevention, preparedness and response in priority areas.

Through these and other efforts, USDA is working to implement a risk-based, comprehensive, integrated disease monitoring and surveillance system domestically and enhance collaborations with national, regional and global One Health partners to build additional capacity for zoonotic disease surveillance and prevention.

The 15th affected farm is a backyard flock in Knox County.

The 14th farm is a backyard flock in Knox County.

All HPAI cases in commercial and backyard flocks will be listed on the APHIS website.

This brings the total number of cases of HPAI in Nebraska this year to 13.

$30 million funding opportunity is part of APHIS’ multipronged approach under its American Rescue Plan Strategic Framework.