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Field studies of FMD epidemiology

ReferenceBBS/E/I/00001304
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor David Paton
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution The Pirbright Institute
DepartmentThe Pirbright Institute Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 322,633
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/10/2006
End date 30/06/2009
Duration33 months

Abstract

To develop and carry out field studies into the epidemiological characteristics of overseas FMDV outbreaks with a view towards: 1) providing accurate histories in connection with outbreaks of FMDV from which isolates are sent to IAH-Pirbright for laboratory characterisation; 2) Investigating the importance of carriers in these outbreaks; 3) Investigating the role of vaccines as used in the field in the control of FMD.

Summary

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Committee Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research TopicsAnimal Health, Microbiology
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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