Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project aims at gaining a deep understanding of the biology of Babesia parasites and how they cause disease (bovine babesiosis) in cattle. The project expects to discover novel parasite proteins involved in the development and persistence of bovine babesiosis and identify their functional role in infection. The main expected outcome is the discovery of parasite proteins that are critical for infection and pathogenesis of bovine babesiosis. The outputs from this project will aid in the development of novel vaccines to control bovine babesiosis and such vaccines would significantly improve beef and dairy production worldwide.
Date
01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
babesia bovis;babesia bigemina
Funding Body
Australian Research Council
Amount
179406
Project Team
N/A