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AWARDS ARCHIVE

A historical list of past funded research projects 

Assessment of animal welfare and behavioral impacts on commercial laying hens infested with bed bugs

$20,795.00

This study added to the information available about bed bugs and their effect on laying hens’ health, welfare, and production to help quantify the total cost of an infestation.

Dr. M. Pierdon

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Determining the size and scope of USDA-exempted poultry processing in Pennsylvania

$109,213.00

The findings reveal a gap in awareness regarding USDA exemptions, which is partly due to limited enforcement by USDA-FSIS and state agencies. Considering that small-scale farms are spread across Pennsylvania, future outreach should focus on regions beyond those with high poultry concentrations and reevaluate the risks to the commercial industry.

Dr. J. Boney

Penn State Extension

A Simple Sample Locator for Poultry

 $    15,882.00

A list was compiled detailing the most common diseases affecting poultry in Pennsylvania, along with the recommended anatomical sampling locations for each disease. Although sending the entire bird is often preferred, alternative sampling methods were provided for situations where sending the whole bird is impractical. This information, including disease details, sampling locations, and shipping considerations, was organized and given to a graphic designer from Penn State, who created a poster featuring these details and contact information for three PADLS laboratories.

Dr. G. Lorenzoni

Penn State University

Avian Medicine and Pathology Residency Program at Penn State University

 $  138,794.00

The Avian Medicine and Pathology Resident provided important contributions to the diagnostic service and outreach missions of the Penn State Animal Diagnostic laboratory (ADL).   His key functions included providing support to the Pennsylvania poultry industry through diagnostic service, field investigations, and industry education. He has also presented on ongoing diagnostic and research efforts at regional and national poultry disease conferences.​

Dr. M. Lighty

Penn State Animal Diagnostic Lab

Poultry Welfare & Production Medicine Fellowship at Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center

$174,979.00

Offer a post graduate training program for a veterinarian with an interest in poultry that develops poultry disease diagnostic skills, animal welfare credentials, and PA poultry industry connections in order to facilitate the successful candidate to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after successful program completion.

Dr. M. Pierdon

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Secure Pork Supply Training

$14,550.00

Biosecurity training to swine producers throughout Commonwealth - topics include paperwork, disease, etc. Resource video available Preparing for Disease Response on Your Farm (psu.edu)

Dr. E. Hines

Penn State Extension

Evaluation of Vaccintion for Egg Drop Syndrome Infection using Real Time PCR testing and a Commercial ELISA in layers on EDS affected farms in PA

$18,337.00

The goal was to evaluate antibody response to EDS vaccination in layer flocks using Biochek EDS ELISA and to evaluate shedding in EDS vaccinated flocks using PCR testing. The PCR samples were negative prior to vaccination and remained negative post vaccination. These results show that the vaccinated layers do not shed the virus. EDS vaccination has been an essential control measure on EDA endemic farms. 

S. Davison & E. Anis

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Establishing PCR Assays for Detection of Infectious Bronchitis Virus Serotypes

$84,152.00

Infectious Bronchitis Virus continues to be an important disease-causing production loss to poultry.  This study identified PA's most commonly occuring IBE variants and a two-step multiplex PCR assay was designed for their detection.

S. Kuchipudi

Animal Diagnostic Lab

Farm Animal Emergency Response- Certificate Program for Animal Shelters

$12,500.00

Provide a professional and educated response by animal protection organizations who play a critical role in assisting responding authorities with sheltering farm animals in emergencies.​

C. Shelly

Animal Crime Institute, LLC

Justification for Small Ruminant Extension Specialist position at Penn State University

$5,000.00

Assess the current scope of the sheep and goat industry, economic impact, and existing PSU Extension personnel with expertise to support the industry.  Provide justification to PSU administration for hiring a Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.​

Dr. R. Mikesell

Penn State University

2023 Sheep and Goat Management Calendar

$5,500.00

Create 2023 Small Ruminant calendars to include marketing advice and best management practices.​

 

C. Hershey

PennAg Industries Association

Disease Awareness- Public Information Distribution

$50,000.00

Create and purchase ad space in public engaging news outlets to inform the public of disease threats, how to respond, and where to access more information.​

C. Hershey

PennAg Industries Association

AI Readiness Response Supplies

$100,000.00

Equip Pennsylvania with Avian Influenza response supplies.

 

C. Hershey

PennAg Industries Association

Spanish Course for Poultry and Swine

$130,000.00

Curriculum creation for beginner and intermediate Spanish language courses.​

C. Hershey

PennAg Industries Association

Educators Ag Institute- Ag Crate Project for Poultry, Swine, and Sheep

$8,500.00

Provide educator resources on swine, poultry, and sheep.​

C. Espenshade

Friends of Ag Foundation- Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

Pennsylvania Sheep and Goat Quality Assurance Program

$84,533.00

Evaluate existing quality assurance programs to develop a set of goals for a small ruminant quality assurance program in the state of Pennsylvania.​

Dr. W. Fritz

Delaware Valley University

Influence of Vitamin A and D on milk quality and piglet health

$28,332.00

Conduct an applied research project that investigates the effect of Vitamin A and D administration to the sow during late gestation on milk quality and immune function of the piglet.​

Dr. E. Hines

Penn State University

Swine microbiome and resistome after insemination with semen containing antibiotics

$56,262.00

Provide empirical data that supports best AI practices for porcine producers in Pennsylvania and provide a better understanding to agriculture's role in antibiotic stewardship.​

Dr. L. Brito

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Assessment of animal welfare and behavioral impacts on commercial laying hens infested with bed bugs

$20,795.00

Determine the effect of bed bugs on layer chicken welfare through behavioral and physiological measures.  Use free image analysis software, "ImageJ" for bed bug quantification.​

Dr. M. Pierdon

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

One Health Task Force

$2,000.00

Connect human, animal, and environmental health stakeholders.​

Dr. J. Holt

Determining the size and scope of USDA exempted poultry processing in PA

$109,213.00

Assess the level of disease threat and biosecurity issues surrounding small-scale producers and subsequent extension programming to directly address concerns.​

Dr. J. Boney

Penn State University

Deciphering the Role of Gut Microbiome in Reducing Haemonchus Contorus Infestation in PA's Small Ruminant Herds

$89,500.00

Understand the role of Haemonchus contortus microbiome interactions in small ruminants and identify therapeutic interventions to promote health, reduce parasitic burden, and improve production and welfare.

Dr. D. Pitta

Penn State University

Investigation into the Cause of Pheasant Hepatopathy Syndrome

$49,486.00

Identification of affected and control of flocks, Metagenomics, and Electron Microscopy.​

Dr. M. Lighty

Penn State University

A Simple Sample Locator for Poultry

$15,882.00

Create a simple chart-type tool to help professionals of the poultry industry to determine which are the most suitable samples to submit to the diagnostic laboratory depending on the suspected condition.​

Dr. G. Lorenzoni

Penn State University

Evaluation of Vaccination for Egg Drop Syndrome Infection Using real-time PCR Testing and a Commercial ELISA in Layers on EDS affected Farms in PA

$18,337.00

Evaluate antibody response to EDS vaccination in layer flocks and evaluate viral shedding in EDS vaccinated layers using real-time PCR testing.​

Dr. S. Davison & Dr. Anis

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Establish a Secure Food Supply Program in PA

$84,759.58

Complete 150 food supply plans and provide cost-share opportunities for plan development and installation of best management practices.​

C. Hershey

PennAg Industries Association

SWOT of Animal Agriculture in Commonwealth of PA

$49,994.00

Dr. C. Gambino

Delaware Valley University

Surveillance and Genetic Characterization of Infectious Bronchitis Viruses from Commercial Chicken Flocks in PA

$49,954.00

Map the geographic distribution of Infectious Bronchitis Virus strains across Pennsylvania and identify high-risk regions for IBV.​

Dr. M. Lighty

Penn State University

Avian Medicine and Pathology Residence Program at Penn State University

$138,794.00

Equip an avian medicine and pathology resident to function independently in a diagnostic, technical support, research, or veterinary setting.​

Dr. M. Lighty

Penn State University

Surveillance of Egg Drop Syndrome (EDS) Infection Using Commercial ELISA

$8,063.00

Conduct initial surveillance of PA layer flocks for antibodies to EDS using the Biocheck EDS ELISA.​

Dr. E. Anis & Dr. S. Davison

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton

Biosecurity Campaign Directed Toward Non-Farm Neighbors and Visitors

$15,950.42

Biosecurity educational materials.​

S. Dehoff

Lancaster County Conservation District- Ombudsman Programs

Development of a Rapid Molecular Typing Technique to Track Gallibacterium anatis in Layer Poultry Farms

$30,000.00

Develop simple molecular typing technique to track G. anatis in poultry farms and identify genes to understand emergence of antimicrobial resistance.​

H. Lu

Penn State University

Expanding the Penn State Butcher School

$42,446.00

Conduct formal butcher training, including strong segments of theory and hands-on experience.​

Dr. J. Campbell

Penn State University

Field Scale Research Controlling Internal Parasites of Goats with Sericera Lespedeza in PA

$10,000.00

Determine if AU Grazer Sericera Lespedeza can be an effective non-chemical, anti-parasitic, that combined with best management practices, can contribute to the reduction and control of internal parasites.​

G. Cauffman

Pure American Naturals

Small Ruminant Marketing Calendars

$2,750.00

Create 2022 Small Ruminant calendars to include marketing advice and best management practices.​

M. Strawser

PennAg Industries Association

Poultry Bed Bug Surveillance, Identification, and Outreach

$81,636.00

Survey to better-understand the extent of bed bugs, verify identification, and outreach, education, and training on biology, life cycle, and control measures for bed bugs in poultry facilities.​

Dr. P. Patterson

Penn State University

Screening for Egg Drop Syndrome Infection Using  PCR & Commercial ELISA

$12,093.00

Validate real-time PCR for detection of EDS virus and commercially-available ELISA for detection of antibodies to EDS.​

Dr. E. Anis

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

PA Food Animal Processing Strategic Needs Assessment

$65,723.00

Identifying and connecting gaps within PA's Food Animal Processing industry.​

Dr. C. Gambino

Delaware Valley University

User Friendly Veterinary Telemedicine Service

$99,979.00

Collecting and analyzing data on the capabilities and limitations of telemedicine veterinary services specific to livestock/poultry practice in rural areas of Pennsylvania.​

Dr. G. Patterson

VetNow

Improving Biosecurity within the Commonwealth of PA

$48,000.00

Piloting a biosecurity tool, "Barn360."​

Dr. B. Mason

Country View Family Farms

Training for Disease Response in the PA Swine Industry

$95,700.00

Building the human knowledge base and local infrastructure needed to deal with a high consequence disease outbreak in the swine population.

Dr. E. Hines and C. Williams

Penn State University

Small Ruminant Advisory Committee

$15,000.00

Uniting producers across the sheep and goat industries in the Commonwealth to improve health, biosecurity, identification, safety, and quality.​

M. Strawser

PennAg Industries Association

Establishing PCR Assays for Detection of Infectious Bronchitis Virus Serotypes

$84,152.00

Developing molecular diagnostic tests for the typing of avian infectious bronchitis virus isolates.​

Dr. S. Kuchipudi

Penn State University

Motivations of Biosecurity Practices and Acceptance by Swine Producers

$51,230.00

Survey producers about their acceptance and reasons for biosecurity.

Dr. C. Gambino

Delaware Valley University

Poultry Welfare and Production Medicine Fellowship at Clinical Studies

$174,979.00

Post Grad training for vet with interest in poultry to develop skills needed for diagnostics, animal welfare and industry connections.

Dr. M. Pierdon

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

Youth Biosecurity and Protection of Livestock Industry

$21,200.00

Target jackpot show exhibitors with need for biosecurity to protect all of Pennsylvania livestock.

J. Darr

PA Pork Strategic Investment Program

Secure Pork Supply Training

$14,550.00

Biosecurity training to swine producers throughout Commonwealth - topics include paperwork, disease, etc.

Dr. E. Hines

Penn State Extension

Youth Biosecurity Training Across Pennsylvania

$6,000.00

Focus on youth exhibitors at fairs, shows and the need for biosecurity practices​.

Dr. E. Hines

Penn State Extension

Infectious Coryza Longevity Proposal

$3,594.97

Further studying Coryza to identify its lifespan.

Dr. D. Kelly

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

Biosecurity BMP Audit and Program for Poultry

$20,000.00

Will work with poultry producers on a biosecurity template which also demonstrates the value of biosecurity and BMPs have on a Farm's ROI​.

M. Martin

Longenecker's Hatchery

Poultry Isolators

$42,807.00

Secure equipment for PSU-PADLS to run testing in the Commonwealth instead of the need to send it out of state at higher cost and time delays.

Dr. S. Kuchipudi

Penn State University

Depopulation Readiness

$22,295.00

Equip animal ag in Lancaster, Mifflin and Juniata Counties to ensure they have the necessary equipment in the event of an animal health challenge.

Dr. G. Martin

Penn State Extension, Lancaster County

Capturing Newly Emerging Markets: How Best to Manage Post-Weaned Sows

$99,968.00

Evaluating the details of Prop 12 in California and how that would impact Pennsylvania pork production.

Dr. T. Parsons

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

Strategic Analysis of Poultry and Livestock Health Issues in PA

$50,000.00

Comprehensive look across the Commonwealth as to what is needed for poultry, swine, lambs, sheep and goats.

Dr. D. Wolfgang

Previous State Veterinarian/Penn State University

Verification of Coryza Negative Status and Backyard Flock Risk

$18,835.00

Will explore the existence of Coryza in backyard flocks and explore commonality to limit the spread.
 

Dr. M. Pierdon

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

Hemp Seed Cake Feed Trial and AAFCO Approval

$88,281.00

Work with poultry and feed companies for feeding trials of hemp in animal diets and work to gain AAFCO approval for hemp in livestock diets.
 

B. Shaffer and Dr. P. Patterson

University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center

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