Overview
This project aims to evaluate the suitability of 3 antibody detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for lumpy skin disease (LSD) surveillance and proof-of-freedom testing, in cattle and buffalo in Australia.
The ELISAs will be made available for use by Australian laboratories through the Laboratories for Emergency Animal Disease Diagnosis and Response (LEADDR) network.
Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Project Contact: animalhealthlaboratories@aff.gov.au
Project Status: Active
Project date: November 2021 – May 2025
Objective alignment:
- 2 – Improve Australia’s surveillance and diagnostic capacity for animal pests and diseases.
Activity alignment:
- 2.1 – Implement actions under National Animal Health Surveillance Business Plan and National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.
- 2.2 – Develop and implement novel technologies, such as point-of-care animal testing and genomics, to address gaps in diagnostic capacity.
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See past updates on the National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.