DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
Awarded

Study on Survival and Persistence of Mycoplasma agalactiae in Farm Environments

Awarded 01 Nov 2016

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Awarded01 Nov 2016
Value£60,000.00
SupplierIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia "A. Mirri"
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 7mo ago3y 5mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2016Expired 30 Mar 2020

About

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia "A.

Mirri" for research on the survival and persistence of Mycoplasma agalactiae (MA) in farm environments.

The subcontractor assisted in developing on-farm sampling strategies and real-time quantitative PCR protocols for Sicilian and UK small ruminant farming practices, performed longitudinal sampling in a model farm and natural sheep farm settings, conducted follow-up studies across multiple seasons, and undertook controlled infection studies on fenced areas.

The work included annual progress reports, a final report, and peer-reviewed publications.

The contract value was £60,000.

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