What do 24 state agricultural departments, 5 tribal nations, and 35 universities have in common? They’re all part of a nationwide effort to stop the next major livestock disease outbreak before it starts.

In a bold move to strengthen the country’s biosecurity, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) just announced over $15.3 million in funding for 68 new projects dedicated to detecting, preventing, and responding to serious livestock disease threats.