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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Avian Influenza Research with CESU Partner

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a CESU-affiliated partner for a cooperative research agreement focused on avian influenza in wild birds. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Project administered through the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) - Products/Services Requested: - Research services to study avian influenza virus (AIV) infection and seroprevalence in understudied waterbird species - Pathology exams to determine causes of death in transmitter-marked birds - Analysis of movement patterns in relation to infection status - Development of early warning systems for mortality events using transmitter-marked birds - Compliance with USGS data management and geospatial data standards required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only CESU-affiliated partners are eligible to apply - Emphasis on both highly pathogenic (HPAI) and low pathogenic (LPAI) avian influenza impacts - Research must include transmitter-marked bird tracking and mortality analysis - Funding: - Total estimated funding is $499,000 over five years - $60,000 anticipated for the first year - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research services opportunity

Description

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding avian influenza virus (AIV) infection and seroprevalence in understudied waterbird species, as well as the movement of transmitter marked birds relative to infection status. The work emphasizes using pathology exams to determine causes of death in transmitter marked birds to assess disease-specific movement signatures. The project aims to improve understanding of how selected wild bird host species have been impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI), identify causes of death for recovered transmitter marked birds, and explore the potential to use transmitter marked birds as an early warning system for mortality events.

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