The US$499,996 grant will support cattle trials to assess whether a vaccine can help prevent New World screwworm larvae from damaging livestock tissue.
The PFI statement follows the Clean Label Project’s publication of findings on contaminant levels in cat food.
The study found that much of the variation in feed efficiency between salmon families is genetic, making the traits suitable for selective breeding.
The research could support new applications in aquaculture and agriculture.
Proper implementation of biosecurity measures is essential to prevent the introduction of animal diseases, such as avian influenza, into poultry farms.