According to a September 22nd release, USPOULTRY and the associated Foundation have suggested topics in their solicitation for research funding. The Board Research Initiative has highlighted the following diseases:-
- Control of histomoniasis (“blackhead”) in turkeys and chickens
- Control of turkey coronavirus (TCV)
- Developing effective vaccination strategies for avian metapneumovirus
Requests
for proposals released by USPOULTRY and also the USDA reflect emerging and ongoing diseases and conditions of clinical and economic importance in the poultry industry.