Project Number: 3635-32000-013-07
Project Type:

Start Date: May 11, 2004
End Date: Feb 28, 2009

Objective:
To provide cooperation on investigations of related factors that influence the epidemiology, transmission and oncogencity of avian retroviruses in poultry; develop and evaluate practical and economical methods for detection of avian retrovirus in field flocks; and develop new programs for control of retrovirus infection in poultry including use of newly developed recombinant vaccines.

Approach:
Both parties are actively engaged in independent research projects; meeting the objectives of this project will strengthen and enhance ongoing research within the scope of this agreement.

Project Team

Fadly, Aly Hunt, Henry Silva, Robert - Bob Willie Reed - Chairman, Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation 517.337.6829

Related National Programs

Animal Health (103)