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MN HF3154
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Rod Hamilton
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AI Summary
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$600,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
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Funds support development of a software tool or application through the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
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Software enables veterinarians and producers to track movement of unique pathogen strains in livestock and poultry production systems.
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Tool allows monitoring of antibiotic resistance and implementation of biosecurity measures to promote animal health and reduce production losses.
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Base funding for fiscal year 2020 is $0, making this a one-time appropriation.
Legislative Description
Animal health information technology development grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance
3/16/2016