Technology Description:  ARS scientists in East Lansing, Michigan have developed a test that detects antibodies to an important virus in chickens, avian leukosis virus subgroup J virus (ALV-J).  ALV-J is important because it may cause cancer-like diseases and other production problems in chickens.  This technology has been shown to be valuable in detecting exposure to or infection with ALV-J.  Chicken breeders and growers will benefit the most from this technology; since it provides a way to ensure their flocks are free from the virus.   This technology is available for non-exclusive licensing.   Reference:  Please refer to S.N. 09/160,065 (Docket # 0155.98), which was filed on November 14, 2000.  Foreign rights are available.   Inventors:   Lucy Lee Aly Fadly Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory (Same as first inventor) East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 337-6829 Phone: (517) 337-6828    Fax: (517) 337-6776    Fax: (517) 337- 6776 Aly.fadly@ars.usda.gov Lucy.lee@ars.usda.gov       Henry Hunt   (Same as first inventor)   Phone: (517) 337-6834      Fax: (517) 337-6776   Henry.hunt@ars.usda.gov