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EIC-Funded Research

Current Projects

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EIC-Funded Research Projects

PROJECT TITLE

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILTY

An integrated method of enhancing air quality in Cage-Free hen houses
Dr. Lilong Chai - University of Georgia
2019 - $95,000
March 2023
Precision litter conditioning: improving air quality at the source
Dr. Brett Ramirez - Iowa State University
2019 - $36,993
March 2022
Indoor environment improvements via new ventilation systems for Cage-Free hen housing
Dr. Eileen Fabian - Pennsylvania State University
2019 - $98,316
March 2022
False Layer Syndrome in hens, prevention strategies and their long-term effects
Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo - University of California - Davis
2019 - $120,000
March 2022
Joint data envelopment analysis and integration of animal welfare indicators for identification of life cycle sustainability best management practices and technologies for the egg industry
Dr. Nathan Pelletier - University of British Columbia, Canada
2018 - $50,000
Coming Soon
Data-driven development of task-specific educational modules for training layer employees on animal husbandry to elevate management standards
Dr. Yuko Sato - Iowa State University
2018 - $61,211
December 2021 (Impacted by COVID)
Identification of Focal Duodenal Necrosis associated gram-negative filamentous bacterial by laser capture microdissection, sequencing of the 165 rRNA gene and fluorescence in-situ hybridization
Dr. Monique Franca - University of Georgia
2018 - $75,000
October 2022 (Impacted by COVID)
Studies on infection parameters of the newly emerging avian reovirus variants on egg-laying hens and efficacy of non-metallic disinfectants on reovirus
Dr. Huaguang Lu - Pennsylvania State University
2017 - $89,917
September 2022 (Impacted by COVID)
Characterizing intestinal health, bacterial communities and their interaction between caged and cage-free housing in commercial layers
Dr. Dawn Koltes - Iowa State University
2017 - $37,369
Coming Soon
Robotic systems for reducing and collecting floor eggs in cage-free hen housing system
Dr. Yang Zhao - University of Tennessee (PI affiliated with Mississippi State University when funding was awarded)
2017 - $85,605
December 2021
Gut and Lung Microbiome Study
Dr. Melha Mellata - Iowa State University
2016 - $59,010
Coming Soon
Cage-Free Ventilation Configuration Study
Dr. Eileen Fabian - Pennsylvania State University
2016 - $44,166
Coming Soon
Pullet Transition Study
Dr. Janice Siegford - Michigan State University
2016 - $90,780
Coming Soon
Study of HPAI Survivor Genes
Dr. Anna Wolc - Iowa State University
2016 - $28,000
Coming Soon
Yolk Component Extraction and Functionality Study
Dr. Tong Wang - University of Tennessee (PI affiliated with Iowa State University when funding was awarded)
2016 - $62,601
August 2021
Wild Bird, Rodents and Insect Transmission of AI Study
Dr. Kyoung-Jin Yoon - Iowa State University
2015 - $119,866
Available Now
Evaluating Feedstuffs for AI
Dr. Yuko Sato - Iowa State University
2015 - $45,297
Available Now
Environmental Surveillance Alternatives for HPAI
Dr. Gauger - Iowa State University
2015 - $43,168
Available Now
HPAI Virus Persistence Study
Dr. Gallardo - University of California-Davis
2015 - $65,000
Coming Soon
Genetic Basis for AI Resistance Study
Dr. Jack Dekkers - Iowa State University
2015 - $50,000
Available Now
Beetle, Water, Feed & Rodent Transmission of AI Study
Dr. Giambrone - Auburn University
2015 - $38,000
Coming Soon
FDN Predisposition Factors
Dr. Monique Franca - University of Georgia
2014 - $35,000
Available Now
Yolks in Piglet Feed Study
Dr. Phillip Miller - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
2013 - $84,380
Available Now
Cause of Keel Abnormalities
Dr. Maja Makagon - University of California - Davis (PI affiliated with Purdue University when funding was awarded)
2013
Available Now

PROJECT TITLE

An integrated method of enhancing air quality in Cage-Free hen houses

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Lilong Chai - University of Georgia

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2019 - $95,000

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

March 2023

PROJECT TITLE

Precision litter conditioning: improving air quality at the source

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Brett Ramirez - Iowa State University

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2019 - $36,993

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

March 2022

PROJECT TITLE

Indoor environment improvements via new ventilation systems for Cage-Free hen housing

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Eileen Fabian - Pennsylvania State University

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2019 - $98,316

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

March 2022

PROJECT TITLE

False Layer Syndrome in hens, prevention strategies and their long-term effects

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo - University of California - Davis

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2019 - $120,000

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

March 2022

PROJECT TITLE

Joint data envelopment analysis and integration of animal welfare indicators for identification of life cycle sustainability best management practices and technologies for the egg industry

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Nathan Pelletier - University of British Columbia, Canada

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2018 - $50,000

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

Coming Soon

PROJECT TITLE

Data-driven development of task-specific educational modules for training layer employees on animal husbandry to elevate management standards

LEAD PI & AFFILIATION

Dr. Yuko Sato - Iowa State University

EIC GRANT CYCLE/ AMOUNT

2018 - $61,211

ESTIMATED RESULTS AVAILABILITY

December 2021 (Impacted by COVID)
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