Poultry Health and Disease Management Research

The contract seeks research focused on disease prevention, biosecurity protocols, vaccination efficacy, and health monitoring systems specifically for laying hens and turkeys, with the goal of enhancing productivity and reducing mortality rates in commercial poultry operations. The work will involve scientific studies to evaluate current practices and develop improved strategies for maintaining flock health, integrating field data with laboratory analysis to ensure practical, scalable solutions. Emphasis will be placed on actionable outcomes that can be adopted by producers to mitigate economic losses and improve animal welfare. This subcontract is issued under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and falls under the NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the life sciences. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026. While no specific location is designated for performance, the research must align with national agricultural priorities and deliver results applicable to U.S. poultry industries. The project expects collaboration between researchers, veterinarians, and industry stakeholders to ensure findings directly address real-world challenges in poultry health management.