Canada Partnering Award: Combining new epidemiological and molecular tools to manage nematode infections of grazing ruminants under climate change
Lead Research Organisation:
Queen's University Belfast
Department Name: Sch of Biological Sciences
Abstract
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Publications
| Description | The UK epidemiological model has been successfully applied to Canada and validated using field data. This has led to insights around the seasonality of parasite challenge in cattle, which are relevant to disease control strategies. Results from greenhouse and pasture experiments in Canada have been used to refine model calibration for the UK, which will improve predictions especially under dry summer conditions. This has led to one paper published and one in preparation. Additionally, discussions around molecular species identification have been followed up with material submission and pending laboratory exchange will lead to combined molecular-epidemiological outcomes as envisaged. |
| Exploitation Route | Currently being translated into farmer-directed educational resources to refine control strategies. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink |
| Title | GLOWORM-EQ |
| Description | An adaptation of the GLOWORM-FL model to equine nematodes, for decision support outputs of this project. |
| Type Of Material | Computer model/algorithm |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | None to date, but will help to inform parasite control strategies for equine nematodes both as part of project outputs and by giving other researchers access to the model. |