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Evaluation of Novel Control Practices Addressing Key Health Problems Facing the Organic Dairy Industry

by fconte on September 21, 2010

There is a need to address key health problems that impact the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy cattle managed under organic production systems, while simultaneously meeting the philosophical principles of environmental sustainability that underlies the emergence and growth of this production system.   The objective of this research is to quantify the potential efficacy of alternative treatments that will enhance the health, welfare, and productivity of organic dairy cattle, while also meeting the goal of being environmentally safe and promoting environmental and economic sustainability.

Lead Department or Center: Animal Science (ASCI)

Project Timing: September 2008 – August 2010

More Info: John Barlow, Research Assistant Professor, ASCI, john.barlow@uvm.edu

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A Modern Approach Towards Developing Vaccines for Critical Bovine Diseases Impacting Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

by fconte on August 23, 2010

The livelihoods of smallholder farmers  in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) often depend on their livestock. Cattle, and especially dairy cattle, are an important agricultural resource to smallholder farmers in SSA providing a source of animal protein to farm families, as well as increased market opportunities through local sales.  Infectious diseases are a major constraint on cattle productivity and create vulnerabilities for smallholder farmers in developing countries.  The objective of this international research collaboration is to accelerate the development of vaccine technology for two critical cattle diseases impacting smallholder farmers in SSA.

Lead Department or Center: Animal Science (ASCI)

Co-Primary Investigators: Soren Buus, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; William Golde, USDA Plum Island Animal Disease Center; Vish Nene, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya

Key Collaborators/Senior Personnel: Morten Nielsen, Technical University of Denmark; Philip Toye, ILRI

Project Timing: May 2010 – April 2013

More Info: John Barlow, Assistant Professor, ASCI, John.Barlow@uvm.edu

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Costs and Challenges Associated with Developing and Implementing a Community-Wide Biosecurity Plan

July 1, 2010

This project is designed to evaluate and enhance the willingness and readiness of dairy producers, allied industry, and community responders to implement strict biosecurity protocols in the event of a highly contagious animal disease emergency such as foot-and-mouth disease. Lead Department or Center: Animal Science (ASCI) UVM Partners: Community Development & Applied Economics (CDAE) & [...]

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