BecA Hub in action Project Title:
A genomics approach to understanding the immunopathology of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP): Improvement of current live vaccines and development of next generation vaccines
| Donor: | Wellcome Trust (UK), United Kingdom |
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| Partner/Institution: | VETAID; Kenya, VSF Germany, AU-IBAR,; Kenya, ADRI; Tanzania, Department of Veterinary Services; Kenya , Department of Veterinary Services; Tanzania, KARI , Moredun Research Institute (MRI); UK, University of Berne; Switzerland |
| Project Highlight: | This project is aimed at providing effective technologies for the control of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia ([CBPP]), currently the most important trans- boundary disease in sub- Saharan Africa. The disease has been estimated as causing economic losses of US$ 2bilion per annum in Africa. The impact of CBPP is felt at both national and local levels, affecting both trade and the local economy. The African Union (AU/IBAR) has identified CBPP as the most economically important livestock disease on the continent after the eradication of rinderpest. CBPP is currently present in 15 Asian /Middle Eastern and 27 African nations. CBPP is present in some of the poorest countries in Africa, where agriculture proides 80-90% of employment and where the disese is a major impediment to livestock owners. Direct losses result from mortality, reduced milk yields, and the costs of vaccination, antibiotics, veterinary services and disease surveillance. |
| Total Project Budget $US: | 704,300.00 |
| Scientist Involved: | Henry Kiara |
| Scientist Email: | Email: h.kiara@cgiar.org |
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