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Perspectives

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Innovative livestock vaccine development for the Global South

Why IDRC is investing in livestock vaccine development
Grants and Awards

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IDRC Research Awards 2019

This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.
Deadline
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - 16:00
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Development of an attenuated live heartwater vaccine for use in domestic ruminants

Heartwater is a disease of cattle, sheep, and goats that has significant economic consequences, including estimated losses of approximately US$48 million (approximately CA$62.4 million) annually in southern Africa.
Project

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A non-replicative adenovirus vaccine platform for poultry diseases

Poultry are a vital village livestock asset and are particularly important for the economic independence of women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Supporting the production of quality livestock vaccines for enterotoxemia, Pasteurella and Rift Valley fever in Kenya

Kenya has an estimated 18.2 million cattle, 16.3 million sheep, and 24.6 million goats. The majority of these animals are held by smallholder farmers who depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
Published date
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 13:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING Health

Improvement of Theileria parva sporozoite vaccine against East Coast fever

East Coast fever (ECF), a tick-borne disease of livestock in Africa, causes economic losses of approximately USD$1 billion annually due to the high mortality rate of infected animals.
Published date
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 12:00
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of an attenuated live heartwater vaccine for use in domestic ruminants

Heartwater is a fatal tick-borne disease of cattle, sheep, goats, and some wild ruminants. It is characterized by high fever, respiratory distress, and may be accompanied by nervous symptoms.
Published date
Friday, April 6, 2018 - 13:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of 2 multivalent RVF vaccines for improved uptake in cattle and in small ruminants

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease of goats, sheep, cattle, and humans.It is endemic in large parts of Africa, with outbreaks occurring in three to five-year cycles.
Published date
Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of a cross-protective synthetic RNA vaccine against foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is the most contagious viral disease of all food animals (except poultry), and poses a substantial economic risk to the agricultural sector in the developing world.
Published date
Friday, April 6, 2018 - 11:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES BIOTECH INDUSTRY

Development and deployment of a novel vaccine against babesiosis

Babesiosis is a disease of cattle and buffaloes caused by Babesia bovis, a parasite transmitted by ticks.
Published date
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 12:00

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