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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP180101251
Funding Status
Active
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Funded Activity Summary
Developing feasible in situ control of mange disease in wombats. Our goal is the development of feasible in situ control of sarcoptic mange in wombat populations. Globally important, the Sarcoptes scabiei mite infects >100 mammal species and is among the 50 most common human diseases, causing health, welfare and population impacts. This infection is treatable, and we will test a new treatment (fluralaner), develop new models to guide management, and conduct replicated field trials. This will enable science-based guidelines, advancing disease control, local eradication, and regulatory approval for wombats. Our research framework is adaptable to other mange-impacted species, and advance methods and theory for control of treatable disease in wildlife.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 05-2020
End Date: 12-2023
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $178,117.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Biological Mathematics | Veterinary Sciences | Veterinary Epidemiology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Animal Welfare | Control of Animal Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Forest and Woodlands Environments |
