RDE 542 - Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance within a pig weaner unit

A Contract Award Notice
by VMD

Source: Contracts Finder
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 0.5 year
Value: £40K

Sector: PROFESSIONAL
Published: 07 Mar 2024
Delivery: 11 Mar 2024 to 11 Sep 2024
Deadline: 04 Mar 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

VMD London

1 supplier

Queens University Belfast Belfast

Description

The VMD wishes to determine the feasibility of expanding our air and wastewater AMR surveillance programme into the farm setting. In a short 3 week 'proof of concept' study we wish to investigate the type and prevalence of AMR genes and bacteria within the pig unit operated by NI's Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. This project was awarded by VMD.

Award Detail

1	Queens University Belfast (None) Value: £40,304