The viremia of BTV and EHDV must be established in SACs and the validation of diagnostic tests specifically for llamas and alpacas must be undertaken. Understanding this vesicular disease in SACs and developing valid diagnostic tests is again a most important research project in order to be able to differentiate VS from the other vesicular diseases and rinderpest. Canada has published the results of their TB project that has been completed at their laboratory facilities in Nepean, and the United States TB project data is complete and ready for publication. The motivation by Canada and the United States to evaluate diagnostic testing for non-traditional livestock for the purpose of compliance with international standard setting organizations is commendable. The question looms how to establish support for facilities, manpower, animals, and money.
Proactive projects prove difficult to establish adequate funding from government and industry.
Crisis management traditionally makes the headlines and receives any funds that are available. The ultimate goal to improve non-traditional livestock diagnostics for disease control and eradication of disease will take dedication from government and industry. History Bulletin Board Newletters Visitors since November 10, 2000.