Genetic restoration to protect Australian poultry against Avian Influenza

The initial stage of research found the key in chicken genetics that is responsible for high pathogenic avian influenza virus. This project builds on this important finding, by testing the most appropriate and effective intervention to prevent low pathogenic avian influenza progressing to high pathogenic avian influenza. This project will complete three lab-based trials: first to block expression at the genetic level, and then two supplementation trials, in culture and in vitro.