Influenza roadmap:
Control Strategies
Roadmap for the development of disease control strategies for influenza
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Livestock
Livestock
Research Question
- Host range of different subtypes in livestock
- What is the species-specific risk of HPAIV developing in a poultry farm.
Research Gaps and Challenges
- Cross-species infectivity including wild birds and domestic birds to wild
mammals - Novel subtypes in avians, pigs and equine
- Knowledge on bird species and tissues within the host which are involved in the genesis of HPAIV H5 / H7
- Impact of Influenza D virus (often associated with bovine respiratory disease complex)
- Mixed farming contribution to the spread of influenza
Solution Routes
- Study why turkeys are highly susceptible and not young broilers
- Predictive approaches for understanding the level of risk posed by new isolates
- Risks related to farms raising several species (e.g. turkeys and pigs)
- Pigs should be monitored for H5 infections
Dependencies
- Broad surveillance across livestock species
State Of the Art
- Minks in Spain showed an infection with a dangerous mutation for humans
Projects
What activities are planned or underway?
Development of Vaccines for HPAI in Cattle, Turkey, Pigs, and Small Ruminants and Food Safety Studies Related to HPAI Virus in Food Products
Planned Completion date 25/08/2029
Source Countries:
United States
Alternatives to Antibiotics: Neonatal Immunomodulation to Improve Disease Resistance in Animals
Planned Completion date 31/05/2026
Source Countries:
United States