Early detection of respiratory pathogens is essential to prevent disease outbreaks in poultry production. However, current surveillance methods rely mainly on direct animal sampling, limiting their ability to identify infections at an early stage. The AVI-FLU project aims to overcome these limitations by developing an innovative environmental surveillance system that combines non-invasive air and surface sampling with highly sensitive molecular detection using qPCR technology.

The AVI-FLU project will develop and validate an integrated environmental surveillance platform combining optimized air and surface sampling protocols with specific qPCR assays, including ready-to-use MONODOSE formats stable at room temperature. Validated under real poultry farm conditions, this technology aims to enable earlier pathogen detection, strengthen biosecurity and support more effective disease prevention, contributing to safer and more sustainable poultry production.

genetic PCR solutions® is developing this project with the support of IVACE+i Innovación, under the Consolidación de la Cadena de Valor Empresarial R&D funding programme (File No.: INNCAD/2026/23), co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), under the Programa Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) Comunitat Valenciana 2021–2027.