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Genetic control of infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) in salmon

Reference	BBS/B/12652
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Brendan McAndrew
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Dr Anthony Ellis, Dr John Taggart
Institution	University of Stirling
Department	Institute of Aquaculture
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	169,305
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/04/2004
End date	31/03/2007
Duration	36 months

Abstract

Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis (IPN) is the major disease threat to Salmon, Scotlands most valuable food export. Disease control by immunisation or drugs is unlikely in the short term, but there is strong evidence for genetic variation in IPN susceptibility, with some families completely resistant. Using data from the recording programme run by Landcatch Natural Selection Ltd., we will quantify this genetic resistance and identify families segregating for resistance genes. A genome scan combined with focussed study of candidate genomic regions will be used to identify predictive markers linked to resistance. Genetic epidermiological modelling will allow prediction of the most effective use of genetics in the production of IPN resistant Salmon. (Joint with BBS/B/12636).

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

Associated awards:

BBS/B/12636 Genetic control of infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) in salmon

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