A new weapon against avian influenza in mealworms
Researchers at Kansas State University are developing a vaccine-delivery method using mealworms to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza. The project, funded by the USDA, aims to create an oral vaccine that can be delivered as a feed supplement to quickly protect thousands of birds.
Researchers at Kansas State University are working on a new vaccine-delivery method to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. They are using mealworms, a common poultry feed supplement, to deliver the vaccine. The project is funded by the USDA and aims to protect the nation's poultry supply from the disease. The vaccine can be updated within weeks to match new strains of the virus. The research team includes experts from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Entomology. The project has received $1.99 million in funding and will also support student training.
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