General Objective: Determine the seroprevalence and analysis of risk factors associated with three respiratory diseases (Newcastle, Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Avian Influenza type A) in wild aquatic birds and domestic birds in two Andean areas of Ecuador through immunoenzymatic tests. (ELISA) and agglutination.
Specific objectives:
- Detect the presence-absence of antibodies to the diseases: Newcastle, Avian Infectious Bronchitis and Avian Influenza type A, in resident wild birds, migratory birds and domestic birds.
- Determine the risk factors associated with seroprevalence and model the seasonal dynamics of the prevalence of the three diseases studied, including ecological and biological variables of the host species, habitat management and production systems.
Participating Institutions:
UCE, ESPE, UTC.
Participants:
Project Director Nivia Candida Luzuriaga Neira
- María Augusta Chávez Larrea
- Angelica Nathaly Reyes Calupiña
- Blanca Mercedes Toro Molina
- Edilberto Chacón Marcheco
Awarded budget: $26949,70
Project status: In process
