Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Development of a low-cost pen-side assay for rapid detection of African Swine Fever Virus

Agreement Number:

ASFIPP-PPS-013

Agreement Value:

$412,971.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 19, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to develop an ASFMeter, a portable and low-cost tool, for rapidly diagnosing African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in the field.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

This project aims to help minimize the impact that an outbreak of ASF may have.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P5Z9

Reference Number:

235-2023-2024-Q3-006

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106865512

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Pork Council

Program:

African/swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the program is to identified gaps in prevention and mitigation efforts and develop the tools, partnerships, and activities needed to ensure the early detection of ASF and an effective emergency response in case of an outbreak.

NAICS Code:

1122