Development of a model for the control of fasciolosis in cattle and buffaloes in the Kingdom of Cambodia

Project ID:

AH/2002/099

Collaborating Countries:

Cambodia

Commissioned Organisation:

James Cook University, Australia

Project Leader

Dr Lee Skerratt
Phone: 07 4781 6065
Fax: 07 4779 1526
Email: Lee.Skerratt@jcu.edu.au

Collaborating Institutions:

Department of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia
Cambodia Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Cambodia
Agricultural Extension Department, Cambodia
Office of Animal Health and Production, Cambodia

Project Budget:

$191,406

Project Duration:

01/01/2004 - 31/12/2005

Project Extension:

01/07/2006 - 31/05/2007

ACIAR Research Program Manager

Dr Peter Rolfe

Project Background and Objectives

Control of fasciolosis (liver fluke) is a high priority in Cambodia. A previous ACIAR project (AS1/1996/160) gathered data on the spread of fasciolosis to produce a risk map, but much of this was out of date. The lack of accurate data also precluded the model from playing a major role in developing a national control strategy. Recent data collection by several national and regional agencies will allow the model to be updated. The project aims to update, refine and validate the risk model using geographic information systems. Extension officers will be trained with the aim of developing an extension program to control fasciolosis, leading to the development and promotion of a national strategy.

Project Outcomes

Outcomes for this project are currently being prepared