US HB2868

Adds highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as a designated high priority research and extension area under the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

Authorizes research and extension grants to land-grant colleges and universities specifically for studying HPAI

Funds vaccine development research including effectiveness across poultry species, improved formulations, better delivery mechanisms, and assessment of vaccination impacts on domestic and international trade

Supports enhanced biosecurity measures for poultry producers, including training evaluation, farm-level interventions, and development of new disinfection methods