Rapid Detection of Anthrax and Other Zoonotic Pathogens that may be used as Bioterrorism Agents

To detect and prevent transmission of animal (zoonotic) pathogens in the public environment.
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Development and evaluation of the optimal procedures to detect zoonotic agents from environmental samples. To equip, supply, and maintain a mobile laboratory trailer that can be used for field deployment to detect environmental zoonotic pathogens. Development and evaluation of nucleic acid probes that will specifically detect the most common zoonotic pathogens classified as threat agents.