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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Veterinary Infectious Diseases"”.
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Development of a Subunit Vaccine Against Bovine Diarrhea Caused by K99 Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
<p>Bovine diarrhea is economically one of the most important problems in cattle industry. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), particularly strains expressing K99 (F5) fimbriae and heat-stable type I (STa) enterotoxin is the predominant bacterial cause of diarrhea in calves; whereas bovine …
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Investigation of Swine Influenza Virus Genetic Diversity and Evolution
<p>Influenza A exists primarily in a waterfowl reservoir and readily infects numerous avian and mammalian species. In swine, numerous subtypes and antigenic lineages of swine influenza virus (SIV) co-circulate. The reassortment of viral RNA segments in cells infected by multiple viruses can lead to …
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Reagents and Tools to Identify Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus-2
<p>The purpose of this project was to define monoclonal antibodies against viral proteins from Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) to be used in quality control of vaccines produced by an industrial partner, and development of tools to identify EHDV. EHDV is an Orbivirus, which also includes …
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Characterization of Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli Infections and Cryptosporidiosis in South Dakota with Respect to Animal Exposures, 2012
<p>Shiga-toxin producing strains of <em>Escherichia coli</em> (STEC) and <em>Cryptosporidium</em> spp. are significant causes of illness in humans. Incidence rates of these illnesses are higher in South Dakota than in the United States as a whole. Transmission of these agents to people through …
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Using Genetic and Pathogeneses Studies to Develop Antiviral and BVDV Vaccine Targets
… to BVDV 1373 with no indication of production of infectious virus. We also explored the ability of the BVDV Npro protein to evade host immune response through interfering with host type I interferon defense mechanism. Using immunoprecipitation coupled with mass spectrophotometry BVDV 1373 Npro …
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Influenza Viral Protein Interaction Detecting Methods Development and A.M1-host Interplay Network Investigation
<p>The viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases of influenza A and B are trimetric complexes (PA, PB1, and PB2 subunits), and are crucial for both transcription and replication of the viral genome. While there are extensive data on the structure and function of influenza A polymerase, the influenza B …
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Molecular Diagnosis and Anthelmintic Control of Trichostrongyle and Toxicara nematodes in Bison bison Herds from the U.S.A. Central Great Plains
… including the transmission of parasitic diseases such as trichostrongylosis and toxocariasis into and within their herds. These diseases can reduce animal production and cause occasional death. There have been no surveys to identify gastrointestinal nematodes common to bison herds. This …
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Development of a Fluorescence Microsphere Immunoassay for Detection of PRRSV Infection Using Oral Fluid Samples as an Alternative to Serum-based Assays
… continues to be one of the most devastating diseases in the swine industry throughout the world. PRRSV has caused the swine industry more than $600 million a year. PRRSV causes late term abortions, infertility, and severe respiratory disease in nursery and growing/finishing pigs. For …
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A Prevalence Study of Southeast Origin Sale Barn Beef Cattle, Comingled in Warren County, Kentucky, Persistently Infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, including the Effects of Season and Body Weight
<p>Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is an economically important disease of cattle. Calves persistently infected (PI) with the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) are a powerful agent for spread of the virus. A total of 24,423 southeast origin beef cattle comingled at three Warren County, Kentucky …
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Evaluation of Negative Energy and Mineral Balance in Periparturient Holstein-Friesian Cattle
<p>Most cows experience a state of negative energy and mineral balance during the periparturient period. This imbalance is a major problem in the dairy industry and it is more frequently seen in multiparous cattle due to their high milk production. A large amount of fat and protein is mobilized in …
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Understanding the Effect of BVDV on Innate Immune Response of Neutrophils
… the highly prevalent and economically important diseases of cattle industry worldwide. The two major consequences of this disease are persistent infection and immunosuppression. Several studies have been done to determine the underline mechanisms of BVDV-induced immunosuppression targeting …