Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Animal Genome, Genetics, and Breeding

The Animal Genome, Genetics and Breeding program provides science-based knowledge and technologies to generate new or improved high-quality products/processes and to promote the efficiency of agricultural production systems. This information will also enhance protection and safety of the Nation's agriculture and food supply through development and delivery of information/technologies to genetically improve animals of agricultural importance. Program success will result in a reduction in the number and severity of animal disease outbreaks and a decreased dependence on the widespread use of antibiotics. These program priorities will also contribute to the protection and enhancement of the Nation's natural resource base and environment by increasing productivity while minimizing the environmental consequences. For FY 2009, a Letter of Intent is required for Priorties 1-4 only. No Letter of Intent is required for Priority 5. Note: The due date for Priority 5 is April 17, 2009. See AFRI RFA for more information.

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This is a non-integrated program. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

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