The project is awarded funds to investigate salmonella stocks that are common in cattle.
The grant funds research to investigate genetic and phenotypic variation within Salmonera Dublin. The aim is to understand more about how bacteria move from cows to humans and what it means for food safety and public health.
The study will be led by Dr. Prana Vora from the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, and Dr. Gemma Langridge from the Quadrum Institute.
Scientists use genomic sequencing and phenotypic techniques to investigate the genetic factors that contribute to the invasive nature of salmonera davrin in both cows and humans.
Salmonella Dublin poses a major threat to animal and human health due to its highly invasiveness and antibiotic resistance (AMR).
Researchers aim to provide effective monitoring, control programs, and insights to help develop potential vaccines.
Dr. Prana Vora, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, said: This ultimately contributes to the development of improved innovative interventions, control measures, and innovative interventions to protect both animal and human health. ”
The project is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) and will run from February 2025 to January 31, 2028.
The work involves analyses of over 80 bacterial strains from cows and humans. They will be quarantined in the UK, Scotland, Germany and the US, with additional scopes to add during the project.
Dr. Gemma Langridge of the Quadram Institute said Salmonella Dublin is a growing public health concern and is difficult to remove from cattle herds.
“There are an increasing number of cases related to human consumption of raw milk in the UK. Raw milk and cheese outbreaks have been reported in Europe, with AMR increasingly reported in cows and humans, and is currently effective against salmonella davrin. There is no vaccine.
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