Characterisation of Antimicrobial Resistance in a Pig Weaner Unit
VMD · Awarded contract
AwardedCharacterisation of Antimicrobial Resistance in a Pig Weaner Unit
Awarded 11 Mar 2024
Awarded11 Mar 2024
Value£40,304.36
SupplierThe Queens University Belfast
AgencyVMD
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 2mo ago6mo term
Awarded 11 Mar 2024Expired 10 Sept 2024
About
VMD awarded a contract to The Queens University Belfast for a 3-week proof-of-concept study to characterise antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and bacteria within a pig weaner unit operated by Northern Ireland's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute.
The study aimed to determine the feasibility of expanding VMD's air and wastewater AMR surveillance programme into the farm setting.
The contract value was AUD 40,304.36.
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