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New CBPP Vaccine Development Roadmap Published
STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium has published a new roadmap for the development of vaccines against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), now available on the STAR IDAZ website under the Mycoplasmas priority topic. CBPP, caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides (Mmm), remains one of the most serious cattle diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, affecting more than 20 countries. Efforts to control the disease have faced major challenges in recent years, compounded by the reduction in surveillance and vaccination activities in many countries following the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, an international workshop was held from 26–28 June 2023, funded by USDA-ARS,…
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STAR IDAZ approach to shape regional research strategies on climate change and animal health
STAR IDAZ IRC is working with two of its regional networks to contribute to stronger regional and international collaboration and to produce an evidence base to support future research investment and coordination action on the impact of climate change on terrestrial and aquatic animal health. STAR IDAZ IRC will bring together the regions to identify…
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New Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda published for European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare
The 2026 Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W) is now available, setting out an updated long-term strategic vision for animal health and welfare research in Europe. STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium for Animal Health contributed to both the development of the original SRIA and…
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Australia strengthens research and preparedness against H5 avian influenza
Australia is strengthening its response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5, backed by more than AUD 270 million in government investment and scientific expertise from STAR IDAZ IRC partner CSIRO. Following Australia’s first detection of H5 bird flu in June 2026, CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) has played a central role in…
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Models for swine coronavirus research
New USDA research advances models for swine coronavirus research STAR IDAZ IRC partner USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has launched a new research project to develop an organoid co-culture model for enteric coronavirus infections in swine. The project aims to develop an in vitro model combining epithelial and immune cells to better investigate host–pathogen interactions…
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