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These projects have been funded and are currently in progress. When completed, projects read "available now."
| Project Title | Lead PI & Affiliation | EIC Grant Cycle/Amount | Estimated Results Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causes of keel bone abnormalities in laying hens housed in enriched colony systems | Dr. Maja Makagon - University of California - Davis (PI affiliated with Purdue University when funding was awarded) | 2013 - $84,380 | Available Now |
| The effects of egg yolk on piglet growth, health, and gut microbial populations | Dr. Phillip Miller - University of Nebraska - Lincoln | 2014 - $35,000 | Available Now |
| Characterization of the predisposing factors and pathogenesis of FDN in egg layers | Dr. Monique Franca - University of Georgia | 2014 - $99,964 | Coming Soon |
| The role of litter beetles, water, rodents and feed in the avian influenza virus transmission | Dr. Giambrone - Auburn University | 2015 - $38,000 | Coming Soon |
| Identifying genetic basis for resistance to avian influenza in commercial egg layer chickens | Dr. Jack Dekkers - Iowa State University | 2015 - $50,000 | Available Now |
| Understanding new Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza viruses affect in the U.S. poultry industry and their persistence | Dr. Gallardo - University of California-Davis | 2015 - $65,000 | Coming Soon |
| Evaluation of alternative environmental sample matrices for AIV surveillance and stability in commercial poultry facilities | Dr. Gauger - Iowa State University | 2015 - $43,168 | Available Now |
| Evaluation of feedstuffs for the presence of avian influenza virus collected from feed mills and poultry farms and their role in spreading AIV | Dr. Yuko Sato - Iowa State University | 2015 - $45,297 | Available Now |
| Role of terrestrial wild birds, rodents and insects in spreading avian influenza virus to commercial layer operations | Dr. Kyoung-Jin Yoon - Iowa State University | 2015 - $119,866 | Available Now |
| Develop feasible methods to extract immune-enhancing yolk IgY and produce differentiated and functional yolk products | Dr. Tong Wang - University of Tennessee (PI affiliated with Iowa State University when funding was awarded) | 2016 - $62,601 | August 2021 |
| Analysis of sequence data of survivors and controls from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks | Dr. Anna Wolc - Iowa State University | 2016 - $28,000 | Coming Soon |
| Improving the transition between rear and lay environments to improve welfare and productivity of aviary-housed laying hens | Dr. Janice Siegford - Michigan State University | 2016 - $90,780 | Coming Soon |
| Cage-Free housing ventilation options to reduce disease spread, improve air quality, and enhance bird welfare | Dr. Eileen Fabian - Pennsylvania State University | 2016 - $44,166 | Coming Soon |
| Comparison of gut and lung microbiomes of hens raised in conventional and cage-free houses to determine disease susceptibility | Dr. Melha Mellata - Iowa State University | 2016 - $59,010 | Coming Soon |
| Robotic systems for reducing and collecting floor eggs in cage-free hen housing systems | Dr. Yang Zhao - University of Tennessee (PI affiliated with Mississippi State University when funding was awarded) | 2017 - $85,605 | December 2021 |
| Characterizing intestinal health, bacterial communities and their interaction between caged and cage-free housing in commercial layers | Dr. Dawn Koltes - Iowa State University | 2017 - $37,369 | Coming Soon |
| Studies on infection parameters of the newly emerging avian reovirus variants on egg-laying hens and efficacy of non-metallic disinfectants on reovirus | Dr. Huaguang Lu - Pennsylvania State University | 2017 - $89,917 | September 2022 (Impacted by COVID) |
| Identification of Focal Duodenal Necrosis associated gram-negative filamentous bacterial by laser capture microdissection, sequencing of the 165 rRNA gene and fluorescence in-situ hybridization | Dr. Monique Franca - University of Georgia | 2018 - $75,000 | October 2022 (Impacted by COVID) |
| Data-driven development of task-specific educational modules for training layer employees on animal husbandry to elevate management standards | Dr. Yuko Sato - Iowa State University | 2018 - $61,211 | December 2021 (Impacted by COVID) |
| Joint data envelopment analysis and integration of animal welfare indicators for identification of life cycle sustainability best management practices and technologies for the egg industry | Dr. Nathan Pelletier - University of British Columbia, Canada | 2018 - $50,000 | Coming Soon |
| False Layer Syndrome in hens, prevention strategies and their long-term effects | Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo - University of California - Davis | 2019 - $120,000 | March 2022 |
| Indoor environment improvements via new ventilation systems for Cage-Free hen housing | Dr. Eileen Fabian - Pennsylvania State University | 2019 - $98,316 | March 2022 |
| Precision litter conditioning: improving air quality at the source | Dr. Brett Ramirez - Iowa State University | 2019 - $36,993 | March 2022 |
| An integrated method of enhancing air quality in Cage-Free hen houses | Dr. Lilong Chai - University of Georgia | 2019 - $95,000 | March 2023 |
