Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
200 D.W. BROOKS DR
ATHENS,GA 30602-5016
Performing Department
VBDI
Non Technical Summary
The goal of this research is to improve the health and productivity of animals in Georgia and the nation through the prevention of disease. The objectives are to conduct research to solve animal disease problems of infectious and non-infectious etiology, to develop diagnostic tests and vaccines, and to create new treatment methodologies for the benefit of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses, poultry, fish, wildlife, and companion animals. In carrying out this objective the program trains both basic and translational scientists and clinical specialists in animal health and biomedical research.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Goals / Objectives
The goal of this research is to improve the health and productivity of animals in Georgia and the nation through the prevention of disease. The objectives are to conduct research to solve animal disease problems of infectious and non-infectious etiology, to develop diagnostic tests and vaccines, and to create new treatment methodologies for the benefit of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses, poultry, fish, wildlife, and companion animals. In carrying out this objective the program trains both basic and translational scientists and clinical specialists in animal health and biomedical research.
Project Methods
The goal of this research is to improve the health and productivity of animals in Georgia and the nation through the prevention of disease. The objectives are to conduct research to solve animal disease problems of infectious and non-infectious etiology, to develop diagnostic tests and vaccines, and to create new treatment methodologies for the benefit of beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses, poultry, fish, wildlife, and companion animals. In carrying out this objective the program trains both basic and translational scientists and clinical specialists in animal health and biomedical research.