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Field studies of FMD epidemiology
Reference
BBS/E/I/00001304
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor David Paton
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The Pirbright Institute
Department
The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
322,633
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/10/2006
End date
30/06/2009
Duration
33 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
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
Animal Health, Microbiology
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
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