Metagenomic Research on AMR Genes in Biofilms During Secondary Food Processing
The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedMetagenomic Research on AMR Genes in Biofilms During Secondary Food Processing
Awarded 10 May 2020
Awarded10 May 2020
Value£298,381.66
SupplierFera Science Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 4mo ago2y 1mo term
Awarded 10 May 2020Expired 23 June 2022
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The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for research using a metagenomic approach to identify antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in biofilms formed in plants during secondary food processing of meat and meat products, and to examine how these contribute to the presence of AMR genes in these foods.
The contract value was AUD 298,381.66.
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