MN SF3544

Appropriates $600,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Funds development of a software tool or application through the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for veterinarians and livestock/poultry producers

Software enables tracking of unique pathogen strains in livestock and poultry production systems and monitoring of antibiotic resistance

Tool supports implementation of effective biosecurity measures to promote animal health and limit production losses

Appropriation base for fiscal year 2020 is set at $0, indicating the funding is one-time only