The Netherlands plans poultry vaccination: Dutch authorities reported “a very important step” toward their plan for large-scale vaccination of the country’s poultry flocks with the successful test of two bird flu vaccines on newly hatched chicks; additional tests are planned for the next year and a half. (Reuters)
Rural hospitals use discount provision: Rural hospitals say the so-called 340B program, which allows them to buy drugs at a discount, is a better deal than initiatives, such as the rural emergency hospital program, that are intended to help financially struggling facilities. (Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Disaster assistance ‘decision tool’: The USDA and FarmRaise launched an online “decision tool” to help producers understand the eligibility and application requirements for the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program, available to producers who suffer natural disasters. (USDA)