NBAF is looking for an experienced Emergency Management Specialist to join our growing team in the City of Manhattan. For more information, click on these links: usajobs.gov/job/841333700 usajobs.gov/job/841334800

NBAF is a next generation science facility standing up operations in the City of Manhattan. NBAF’s mission is critical to ensuring our nation’s efforts to strengthen our ability to respond to agricultural biosecurity threats and safeguard animal health. #DidYouKnow Dept. of Agriculture

Free webinars on New World screwworm! 🪰 Learn the signs, reporting, and USDA response plans. Vets & Animal Health Officials: Aug 12 - 1-2:30 PM ET Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/8b2ae4a4… Animal Industry: Aug 13 - 1-2:30 PM ET Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b3a5ac06…

🚨 HUNTERS: BE ALERT! 🦌 New World screwworm (NWS) has not been found in the U.S., but early detection is key. 📄 Learn what to watch for & how to report it: 🔗aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/… #WildlifeHealth #USDA #APHIS #NWS

"We will continue to take all necessary steps across the entirety of the federal government, working alongside our partners at the state government, and in the local governments, to ensure that we keep this pest—this parasite, and others like it, out of our country that threaten

NBAF employees gathered earlier this month for the 2nd NBAF Family Day. The Saturday BBQ brought current and former NBAF employees together along with their families for an evening of food, fun and games. #OneNBAF Agricultural Research Service USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

We recently hosted a tabletop exercise to test and evaluate the effectiveness of our response plans. One objective was to clarify roles and strengthen relationships with external partners including local first responders. #Safety&Security

Today we celebrate #LaborDay2025 and the dedication of hardworking men and women everywhere. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

ARS scientists at the Center for Grain & Animal Health Research in City of Manhattan used deep learning methods and AI to develop image-based identification for five common stored grain insect species. #ScientificDiscoveries 💜

🚨#ForeignPestOfTheMonth: New World Screwworm These flies lay eggs in open wounds, causing severe damage to animals and even humans. Let's keep them out of the U.S.! Inspect animals and report suspicious cases. 🙏 aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul… #AQI #ProtectingAgriculture

Join our team! APHIS has several openings for Biologists (Computational Bioinformatics) at various locations including NBAF in Marissa Kiepert. Learn more about this opportunity at usajobs.gov/job/845158000. #JobAlert

Help is here for livestock producers impacted by 2023–24 floods & wildfires! USDA is delivering $1B in disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program to offset feed costs. Sign-up begins Sept 15. Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/elrp

Several NBAF employees recently received Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certifications. This training helps our staff increase proficiency in process improvement techniques & problem-solving skills, which are key elements of high-reliability organizations. #OneNBAF

Happy first day of Fall! 🍂 We're celebrating the harvest season and the hard work of America's farmers and ranchers who provide us with a bounty of food. #FirstDayOfFall

We have an opening in City of Manhattan for an Animal Health Technician! This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and collaborate with a motivated, innovative, and dedicated team of animal caretakers to support the NBAF mission. Learn more: usajobs.gov/job/846566500 #JobAlert

MYTH: #AfricanSwineFever can’t survive in processed foods containing pork. FACT: ASF can survive in a range of cooking temps so foods like ham, sausage, pernil and lechon could still carry the virus. See what other myths we’re busting about ASF: usda.gov/about-usda/new…

Happy to have you in Kansas, Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden. We appreciate your support and commitment to protecting our nation's food supply, agricultural economy and public health.🌻