Objective:
Congress has provided funds for a grant to be used to establish an animal health research consortium among NADC, Iowa State University, and at least 10 private companies for the purpose of furthering the commercialization of new and advanced animal health products from livestock immune systems research studies. State and private sources will provide at least matching support. This program is modeled after the BRDC in Peoria, Illinois.

Approach:
The Area Director, with the Director of NADC, in conjunction with ARS Headquarters, will establish a cooperative agreement with Iowa State University to accomplish the intent of Congress.