USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking vaccine manufacturers that can supply needed Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines if an outbreak of FMD should occur. USDA published a “sources sought” notice this week, meaning the federal agency is seeking out potential suppliers who can supply the types of FMD vaccine we need, in the amounts we need, in the timeframe we need, according to APHIS. During recent industry discussions, USDA says all parties recognized the increased need for a steady vaccine supply to combat FMD should it enter the country. APHIS would like to have a minimum of 25 million doses for each of the ten high-risk strains available.