Lifestock, Inc.

Awards Issued Prior to January 20, 2025, Were Funded Under Previous Administrations and May Not Reflect the Priorities and Policies of the Current Administration. Lifestock International Will Provide Support to the Veterinary Services Grants Program (VSGP) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Over the Next Year. Specifically, Lifestock Intends to Raise Awareness of the Granting Programs Through Visiting and Interacting With Key Stakeholders at Four Major Animal Health Meetings and Also at Approximately 15 Veterinary Colleges Across the Us (11 In-person Visits and 4 Over Zoom) Over the Course of the Year. in Addition, Lifestock Subject Matter Experts (SMES) Are Prepared to Provide Mentorship, Training, and Guidance to Potential Applicants Through On-line Remote Support. the Objectives of All of These Activities Are to Enhance the Visibility of and Accessibility to Applicants and Faculty, Creating a Strong Pool of Well-informed and Successful Applicants. the End-goal, for Nifa, Which Lifestock Thoroughly Supports, Is Better and More Expanded Animal Health Care Delivery in the Rural Us, Leading to Improved Economics for Producers and Better Protection Against Incursions of Transboundary Animal Diseases, as Well as Enhanced Food Security for the Nation. All of These Activities Are In-line With the Goals of the Veterinary Services Program, as Outlined in the Usda Strategic Plan, I.e., to Ensure That AMERICA'S Agricultural System Remains Prosperous, to Promote the Production of Safe and Nutritious Food, and to Improve the Quality of Life in Rural and Tribal Communities. Throughout the Program, Special Attention Will Be Paid to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ensuring That Minority Applicants Are Provided All of the Guidance and Support Desired or Needed. Lifestock Will Endeavor to Ensure That the Successful Applicant Pool Will Accurately Reflect the Diverse Nature of Our COUNTRY'S Population, Which Usda Serves.