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MOLTRAQ- Molecular tracing of viral pathogens in aquaculture
Project
Project code: 2811ERA174
Contract period: 01.04.2012
- 30.09.2015
Budget: 367,937 Euro
Purpose of research: Basic research
Aim of the project is to gain knowledge on spread, prevention and control of various viral diseases in aquaculture. Significant factors are identified, that contribute to the spread of diseases in aquaculture. These spatio-temporal epidemiological and phylogenetic data are collected and studies on gene expression of important viral pathogens are carried out.
The data will be integrated into simulation models to assess their impact on different control strategies of host -pathogen systems.
FLI is responsible for the identification and characterization of different fish viruses, such as the rhabdoviruses IHNV, VHSV, SVCV and the herpes viruses KHV and HVA. Based on the sequence analysis of selected genes microchip techniques are established and validated . Results of studies on the epidemiology, phylogeny and expression will be incorporated into simulation models, to develop control strategies. Expected results are an increase in knowledge on the diversity and distribution of selected fish viruses as well as on host factors important for disease spread in aquaculture. In order to control viral pathogens measures for monitoring, prevention and differential diagnosis as well as decision support systems for trade are developed.
Section overview
Subjects
- Freshwater fisheries
- Pond fisheries
- Raceways systems
- Recirculation systems
- Mariculture
