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In vitro culture of the attached stages of the sea louse Lepeophtheirus (LINKSAL02) (was FC0444) - FC1115(1)
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Description
Summary Objectives:-
Develop an in-vitro culture medium for salmon epidermal cells and chalamid stages of sea lice, thus providing a better source of material for investigating host / parasite interactions and assessing anti-louse chemotherapeutants
Key Customer Purpose:-
Assist with the development of a vaccine for sea lice. |
Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1998
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To:
2000
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Cost: £31,882 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
Scottish Salmon Growers Assosiation |
Keywords
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Fields of Study
Fish Health and Aquaculture |