Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0561961

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0561961

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Understanding the molecular basis of virulence in Brachyspira hyodysenteriae to improve vaccine design. Swine dysentery is a colonic infection of pigs caused by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae. The disease is widespread in Australia and causes great economic loss. An effective vaccine is not available. This study aims to identify factors associated with the bacterium's virulence, using comparative genomic and proteomic information. Virulence factors then will be targeted and tested as recombinant vaccine candidates. This project will result in the development of an improved vaccine to control swine dysentery in rural Australia. Control of swine dysentery through vaccination will reduce antibiotic use on infected farms and improve the productivity and competitiveness of the Australian pig industry.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 12-2005

End Date: 12-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $225,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Microbiology (Excl. Virology) | Animal Protection (Pests And Pathogens) | Animal Production

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Pigs | Prevention—biologicals (e.g. vaccines) |

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