US Livestock Genetics Export
(USLGE) has received funds which will be available to private
breeders, companies, or cooperatives interested in promoting
livestock, semen, or embryo sales in international markets
through December 31, 2009. These funds are available through
the Market Access Program (MAP) of the Foreign Agricultural
Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.
USLGE sponsors and administers the branded
program with the goal of helping the US Livestock Industry
increase the international demand for US livestock and genetics.
MAP funding is used to supplement but not
supplant private funds that would be used for promotional
activities.
The MAP branded program provides for partial
reimbursement (up to 50 percent) of approved activities such
as international advertising, the development, translation
and distribution of promotional materials, and participation
in foreign trade shows and exhibitions. Funds cannot be used
for travel or personnel reimbursement. An administrative fee
is charged to participate in the program.
The allocation of these funds will be made
to eligible participants on a fair and equitable basis as
set by FAS and consistent with the goals and objectives of
the MAP program as outlined by Congress. Funding criteria
is based upon available funding, anticipated economic impact
and the completeness of the application.
Applications will be considered throughout
the year pending availability of funding.
Interested parties should request a FY09 MAP
Branded Application and Program Guidelines booklet from US
Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., 413 N. Broadway, Suite C,
Salem, IL 62881, Phone: 618-548-9154, Fax: 618-548-9709, email:
uslge@uslge.org.
