Avian Influenza CAP
Date Funded: 2005
Amount: $6.5 million
Duration: 3 years*
Objective: Prevent and control avian influenza by studying interspecies and live bird market transmission, developing diagnostic tests and vaccines, and building effective education and biosecurity programs.
Why? Uncontrolled avian influenza in the United States could paralyze the industry and compromise the country's position as the leading exporter of poultry.
Impact: Researchers developed a vaccine that protects chickens against H5N1 strains. They also developed two internationally available rapid diagnostic tests: FLU DETECT tests for the presence of the AI virus, and ProFLOK detects the presence of antibodies to the AI virus. The project developed an extension program to train producers and veterinarians on the depopulation and composting of flocks with AI.
Participants: University of Maryland, lead institution
Auburn University Georgia Tech Ohio State University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Texas A&M University University of California-Davis |
University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Minnesota University of Wisconsin Virginia Tech Western University |
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*In 2008, the project was renewed for three more years and an additional $5 million. The second phase will continue its current focus of integrating research and education activities to benefit the poultry industry and contribute to the prevention of pandemic influenza.
Last Updated: 07/21/2008
