2016
Genome characterization of coronavirus for PA calves & benefits of soybeans in reducing calf mortality
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Pennsylvania Soybean Promotion Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
(none assigned)
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Suresh Kuchipudi, Pennsylvania State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
R2016-02; OSP185885
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Pennsylvania Soybean Promotion Board
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Pennsylvania State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

Coronoaviruses are a major cause of diarrhea, resulting in calf mortality. This research aims to isolate and characterize the genomes of coronaviruses from calves in Pennsylvania. The project also evaluates the benefits of all soybean plus corn rations compared to a mixed vegetable protein supplement plus corn in reducing calf diarrhea due to naturally occurring coronaviruses.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents, livestock farmers, veterinarians, livestock nutritionists

Information And Results
Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.