Research that works for developing countries and AustraliaControl and characterisation of highly pathogenic avian influenza strains in poultry in IndonesiaProject ID: AH/2006/050: Control and characterisation of highly pathogenic avian influenza strains in poultry in IndonesiaCollaborating Countries: IndonesiaCommissioned Organisation: University of Melbourne, AustraliaProject Leader Dr Jagodina Ignjatovic Phone: (03) 9731 2036 Fax: (03) 9731 2366 Email: jagodai@unimelb.edu.au Collaborating Institutions:
Project Budget: $1,021,840Project Duration: 01/03/2007 - 28/02/2010ACIAR Research Program Manager Dr Doug Gray Project Overview Avian influenza was first reported in Indonesia in 2003. The highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 has since spread to 30 of Indonesia's 33 provinces. More than nine million chickens are estimated to have been destroyed or died, with 55 human fatalities also reported, all believed linked to handling infected poultry. The Indonesian Government has opted for control by vaccination, based on strategies developed elsewhere. These are not always appropriate for a geographically diverse country where much poultry production is unstructured. The efficacy of vaccines and multiple strains of avian influenza mean that some vaccinations may not be effective. Scientific knowledge of the virus and its reactions in vaccinated animals will be collated to help develop a more effective and targeted vaccine campaign. |
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