DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF NOVEL MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR THE DETECTION OF MAEDI VISNA VIRUS INFECTION

Objective

The objective is to develop improved diagnostic tests for Maedi visna virus (MVV) infection to enable better control of the disease.

Specific objectives are:

- Development of a robust, specific, sensitive serological diagnostic test for MVV.
- Validation of the test under field conditions in countries where MVV infection is a major problem.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 232 - Animal health and well being

Funding Scheme

Coordinator

Participants (3)