Results of PGTF - Project INT/07/K05

INT/07/K05 - Enhanced diagnostic capacity and control measures of some trans-boundary animal diseases with emphasis on pathology and epidemiology of Johne's disease and para-tuberculosis in Jordan, Egypt and Algeria

Submitter: Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), based in Irbid City, Jordan
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Health
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (Algeria, Egypt and Jordan)
PGTF input: US$ 33,000
Other inputs: US$ 35,000
Number: INT/07/K05
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 30th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 22 September 2006)
Completion: Final report submitted on 12 March 2008
Impact: About 25 scientists from the participating countries attended a three day-regional workshop aimed at enhancing the diagnostic capacities for diseases such as Johne’s disease in ruminants and Avian Influenza in poultry. Participants learned practical skills and knowledge on diagnosing the Johne’s disease using histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations.

Contact:   Professor Nabil Q. Hallat
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Jordan University for Science and Technology
PO Box (3030)
Irbid 22110-Jordan
Telephone: +962-2-7201000, ext. 22026 and 22016
Fax: +962-2-7095117, +962-2-7095123
Email: hallatn @ just.edu.jo


Final Report:

    • INT-07-K05-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 43493KB]


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