Request for Proposals for Applied On-Farm Research Projects Targeting PEDv and/or PDCoV

May 21, 2014 — 

Ontario Pork is requesting proposals for on- farm research projects pertaining to PEDv and PDCoV. Priority will be given to proposals focused on:

• Virus elimination strategies with emphasis on, but not limited to, farrow to finish operations
• Manure handling and transportation strategies
• Effective testing procedures to ensure freedom from infectious virus

DEADLINE for submissions: May 27th, 2014, 10:00 am EST. No genomic research projects will be funded. Genomic projects should be submitted to Genome Alberta.

Proposed research projects must be designed to allow completion within 6 months of funding and bi-weekly updates will be required in a format that provides timely information to the pork industry.

Proposals are to be submitted electronically in order to be considered. Only applied on-farm proposals will be considered. Funding decisions will be made by Ontario Pork. Proposals must be EMAILED to Tim Nelson at tnelson@livestockresearch.ca

Further enquiries regarding this request for proposals can be directed to Jean Howden by email jean.howden@ontariopork.on.ca or phone: 519-767-8583.