The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. was awarded a $650,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a rapid diagnostic system for bovine respiratory disease complex. The funding is provided through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program.
Under the three-year award ending in April 2026, the research team will optimize detection strategies for viruses, multi-viral infections, and virus-bacteria co-infections related to bovine respiratory disease complex. They will leverage surface-enhanced Raman scattering nanotechnology and deep learning algorithms to create a portable, accurate diagnostic tool providing results in less than 20 minutes for under $5 per test. The goal is an easy-to-use, low-cost diagnostic system for cattle producers to aid early detection and disease management, minimizing billions in annual losses.
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