Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of diagnostic tests for early detection of African swine fever infection
Agreement Number:
ASFIPP-PPS-004
Agreement Value:
$94,435.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to undertake research to develop a rapid peptide based diagnostic assay that will allow surveillance and detection of animals positive for African Swine fever viral specific antibodies.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
This project aims to undertake research to develop a rapid peptide based diagnostic assay that will allow surveillance and detection of animals positive for African Swine fever viral specific antibodies.
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N5E3
Reference Number:
235-2023-2024-Q3-001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
00000000
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
Vaccine and infectious disease organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Program:
African/swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the program is to address 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:
541