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6. Critical Role of Science and Research
Pages 23-26

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... Using PCR, one can "in a matter of less than an hour or two see the presence of foot-and-mouth virus in the samples." The ARS is in the process of validating this method by conducting field tests, he said, noting that PCR tests can be used in the field in the case of outbreaks, as well as onsite at ports of entry. Similarly, Quentin Tonelli highlighted the positive features of PCR and associated techniques.
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... Rapid or real-time PCR diagnostics are already being validated at USDA's Plum Island Animal Disease Center for doing foreign animal disease work, he said. Akey addressed the need for accurate tests.
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... Brown added, "There is tremendous scientific and technical expertise in our state laboratories that is crying to participate in test development and validation. More federal partnering with state laboratories could provide tremendous synergy." In addition to new diagnostic technologies, states also need funding and support to upgrade their physical facilities and hire additional staff with specialized training in molecular biology, epidemiology, and quality assurance, Akey said.
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... "This is our greatest threat to the health of our cattle and livestock herds in the United States," he said. Weber stressed the need for a strong infrastructure at the local, state, and federal levels to prevent foreign animal diseases such as BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)
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