bsky
SOA
11
Internal project

Action 1 - Leading Institute: AGES

Project summary

The project concentrates on priority pathogens in livestock, specifically targeting viruses, bacteria, and parasites in pigs, poultry, ruminants, and aquatic animals. It aims to advance knowledge on host species adaptation, biomarkers for significant foodborne and neglected parasitic diseases, and improve detection methods. By investigating across all biological levels, from molecules to living animals, the aim is to improve the methods for detecting these diseases, ultimately optimizing health management in livestock production.

Project objectives

  • Task 1: Monitoring pathogens, sharing information, and engaging stakeholders.
  • Task 2: Acquiring knowledge on pathogens in pigs, poultry, and ruminants, including RNAseq analyses, development of new detection methods, and gap analysis.
  • Subtasks: Focus on specific pathogens, identifying virulence and AMR genes, characterizing host adaptation and transmission, as well as environmental reservoirs.
  • Task 3: Enhancing knowledge on infectious pathogens in aquatic animals, including identifying molecular markers and understanding environmental conditions.
  • Task 4: Developing rapid detection systems and in vitro tests for parasites, as well as molecular and clinical epidemiology

Outcomes and impacts

  • Insight into Pathogen Biology: Deepening understanding of how pathogens operate, supporting more effective treatments and control measures.
  • Identification of Knowledge Gaps: Highlighting research needs for various pathogens and hosts, directing future scientific efforts.
  • Discovery of New Biomarkers: Enabling precise monitoring of pathogen presence in animals, improving disease management strategies.
Priority Area 3
Procedures, methodologies and tools to analyse animal health and welfare
Operational objective (OO3)
To develop diagnostic procedures, methodologies and tools to support the surveillance of animal health
Key words
Livestock pathogen
aquatic pathogens
biomarkers
host- pathogen interaction
foodborne pathogens
pathogen detection