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Flora and fauna part of discussion of Plum Island’s future

(The Day) Friday afternoon, the ferry from Plum Island brought its cargo of scientists and other workers back to the mainland after another day at the federal animal disease lab there, continuing a six-decade commuting routine now facing an uncertain future as debate about possible sale of the island heats up. Among the passengers on  Read More »

Integrated CBRNE Detection and Response: Challenges and Opportunities

(CSIS) While the United States faces a multitude of security threats, there are few as complex as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-explosive (CBRNE) weapons. Various efforts undertaken since 9/11 have built and strengthened the nation’s capacity to detect and respond to CBRNE weapons, but the inherent differences among these weapons and the complexity involved  Read More »

Moran presses Homeland Security secretary on NBAF

(cjonline) Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said Kansans could take comfort Thursday in signs the stalled National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility could be gaining traction in Washington, D.C. “I am encouraged with what we are hearing,” Brownback said. “Kansas stands ready to partner with the Department of Homeland Security to move this important national security priority  Read More »

Online biosecurity workshop for horse owners offered

(Horsetalk) Equine Guelph, the online education provider which is part of the University of Guelph in Ontario, will run the workshop from October 22 to November 4. Equine Guelph says its new eWorkshops are two-week short courses designed for busy horse owners. They are designed to provide the latest evidence-based information available from University of  Read More »

After 8 Years, HHS Countermeasure Program Still a Work in Progress

(Global Security Newswire) A leading federal WMD defense program can cite significant successes in eight years of operations, but continues to face major complications and threats to its pool of funding. Project Bioshield was established in July 2004 with a $5.6 billion war chest intended to spur private production of medical countermeasures that would be  Read More »

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