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Contribution: General Class Contribution Program

University of Saskatchewan

$565,330.00

Development of vaccine efficacy and diagnostic tests for bovine tuberculosis in bison

FY 2019-20 · 2019-09-20

Summary
This contribution will provide funding to the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization to assess the efficacy of various blood based diagnostic assays for bovine tuberculosis in bison. Potential vaccines will also be assessed for their effectiveness in preventing infection with bovine tuberculosis in experimentally infected bison.
Department
Program
General Class Contribution Program
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02019-09-202019-20$280,622.00
22019-09-202019-20$565,330.00

As published

Additional Information
Amendment to increase amount and extend end date
Additional Information (French)
Modification visant à augmenter le montant et prolonger la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2022-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-1193
Agreement Start Date
2019-09-20
Agreement Title
Development of vaccine efficacy and diagnostic tests for bovine tuberculosis in bison
Agreement Title (French)
Développement de l'efficacité des vaccins et des tests de diagnostic de la tuberculose bovine chez le bison
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$565,330.00
Amendment Date
2021-01-15
Amendment Number
2
Description
This contribution will provide funding to the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization to assess the efficacy of various blood based diagnostic assays for bovine tuberculosis in bison. Potential vaccines will also be assessed for their effectiveness in preventing infection with bovine tuberculosis in experimentally infected bison.
Description (French)
Cette contribution financera l’Organisation des maladies infectieuses vétérinaires pour évaluer l’efficacité de divers tests de diagnostic sanguin de la tuberculose bovine chez le bison. L'efficacité des vaccins potentiels sera également évaluée pour prévenir l'infection par la tuberculose bovine chez des bisons infectés à titre expérimental.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations futures
Federal Riding
Saskatoon - University
Federal Riding (French)
Saskatoon - University
Federal Riding Number
47011
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Contribution Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada
Recipient City
Saskatoon
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Saskatchewan
Recipient Operating Name
Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization-VIDO-InterVac
Recipient Postal Code
S7N 5E3
Recipient Province or Territory
SK
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2019-2020-Q2-00052