To develop and test novel methods to identify and characterize the parasites
Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Microsporidia, and Blastocystis. Determine the
presence of these organisms in livestock, associated domesticated and wild
animal, as well as in edible foods, soil and water impacted by agriculture.
Develop methods to reduce the number and virulence of these organisms in
domesticated animals, food, and the environment.
USDA-ARS Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville,
MD 20705 Building 173 BARC-East, Phone 301.504.5607 www.ars.usda.gov/ba/anri/emfsl