en.Wedoany.com Reported, A new project led by the University of Michigan College of Engineering has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The core objective is to investigate the degradation mechanism of avian influenza virus in the air surrounding livestock and develop engineering solutions to accelerate this process, in order to prevent or mitigate future outbreaks. The project is supported by a $2 million grant from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and aims to answer key questions about the transmission of avian influenza.

When avian influenza infections are detected in poultry or livestock flocks, they often lead to large-scale animal culling, severely disrupting the food supply chain. The HPAI H5N1 outbreak that began in the U.S. in 2022 continues to this day, having resulted in the death of approximately 175 million birds. By the end of 2024, the estimated economic losses to the industry reached $1.4 billion.

Studying the airborne transmission of avian influenza is crucial for protecting human health and agricultural operations. The exploration of this engineering solution may provide effective protective measures for agriculture in Michigan and broader regions, reducing the economic and social impacts of outbreaks.

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