Classification of the zoonotic Cryptosporidium rabbit genotype as a subspecies of C. hominis based on morphology, genetic information and animal infectivity studies.
Infectivity models in a variety of hosts for different Cryptosporidium species.
Assessment of oocyst survival in different farm waste management practices leading to evidence based advice for the safe disposal of contaminated farm waste.
Assessment of oocyst survival in different food and drink products and assessment of risk.
Maintaining the Moredun reference strain of C. parvum, which allows the production of C. parvum oocysts for research purposes and for regulatory testing.
Development and application of molecular typing tools to evaluate transmission routes and sources of infection.
Testing of disinfectants, heat treatment and UV exposure on survival of oocysts in food and drink products.
Development of a vaccine that will reduce shedding and disease impact in the ruminant host.
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