The Biden administration said on Friday that it would compensate dairy farmers for cooperating with its efforts to limit the spread of the bird flu virus, part of a series of expansive measures aimed at containing an outbreak.
The payment system amounted to one of the most forceful actions taken so far by agriculture officials who have raced to keep up with the spread of the virus among dairy cows.
Under the so-called indemnity program, farms would receive up to $28,000 to protect workers and cover costs incurred treating and testing sick cows.
Producers may also receive payments for lost milk production on farms with confirmed bird flu cases.
Farm workers who agree to participate in government-led studies will also be compensated for their time.
Persons:
Biden