Fourteen companies were given grants to increase meat processing capacity.

The coalition was led by NPPC and AFBF.

A dairy worker is being monitored because of their exposure to H5N1-infected cattle.

While no human-to-human cases have been reported, GlobalData officials say the threat should be taken seriously.

The government allocated C$9.6 million toward improved biosecurity, ASF research and other disease prevention activities.

The funds will be distributed across 81 different projects.

A recent USDA study found that cooking burgers to at least 145°F kills the virus.

The agency announced the latest settlement agreement and safety investments.

Detecting and identifying the pathogen would yield results in hours, not days.   

North Country Smokehouse is one recipient of the funding.