Secretary Naig Invites Iowa-Based Livestock Vaccine Developers to Apply for Research Grant

Nov 10, 2025

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant to support an Iowa-based company working to develop vaccines that help protect livestock from foreign animal diseases.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship first launched the Livestock Protection Innovation Grant Program in 2023 to encourage innovation and strengthen the state’s preparedness against serious animal health threats. The Iowa Legislature appropriated $100,000 during the 2025 legislative session to support continued vaccine development within Iowa.

“Our livestock industry contributes more than $20 billion annually to Iowa’s economy, supporting farm families, main street businesses, and rural communities across the state. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the agriculture community, and our farmers and livestock producers take animal health and biosecurity seriously, and our state is leading the way in foreign animal disease preparedness,” said Secretary Naig.

Source : iowaagriculture.gov

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