Abstract

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Public Health Relevance

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  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Type
Research Demonstration--Cooperative Agreements (U18)
Project #
5U18FD004634-05
Application #
9126295
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZFD1)
Project Start
2012-09-01
Project End
2017-08-31
Budget Start
2016-09-01
Budget End
2017-08-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Department
Veterinary Sciences
Type
Schools of Veterinary Medicine
DUNS #
003137015
City
Blacksburg
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
24060