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USDA reports staffing pressures and promotes biosecurity incentives as part of multi-state response
Summary
USDA Veterinary Services told the commission it lost local staff during the shutdown, is planning hires to support potential screwworm response, and reported uptake in voluntary biosecurity assessments and cost-share options for producers.
A USDA Veterinary Services representative briefed the Texas Animal Health Commission on local workforce changes tied to recent federal personnel actions and described federal biosecurity incentive programs available to producers.
Dr. Collins said local USDA field offices experienced about a 20% reduction in staff since January, driven by early-out and voluntary separation programs, and that the agency has…
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