SCIENTIFIC TITLE: Genomic characterization of Herpesviruses and their pathogenic variants in trafficked Neotropical primates START DATE: Spring 2025 PROJECTED DURATION: 2 years SUMMARY: Researchers will study genetic information on the...

SUMMARY: Researchers will evaluate the relationships between season changes, population dynamics, and climate change and their impact on disease transmission in bottlenose dolphins to help predict and monitor future disease outbreaks.

SUMMARY: Researchers will study the emergence of Leptospira infections in the endangered southern sea otter as a step to saving this cherished species.

SUMMARY: Researchers will study foot-and-mouth disease strains circulating in buffalo and cattle living in overlapping ranges in South Africa to identify outbreak sources and strains contributing to widespread disease.

SUMMARY: Researchers will investigate the impact of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus hemorrhagic disease in Myanmar’s managed elephant population to help improve health management efforts for Asian elephants.

SUMMARY: Researchers will uncover genes for disease outcomes and antimicrobial resistance in Rhocococcus equi, the agent responsible for serious foal pneumonia. THE PROBLEM: Rhodococcus equi infections are a significant cause...

SUMMARY: Researchers will assess if the currently available yellow fever vaccine for humans is equally safe and effective in New World primates as a tool to address disease outbreaks. THE...

SUMMARY: Researchers will uncover insights into the carrier state and population dynamics of Streptococcus equi subsp equi, the causative agent of the serious airway infection known as strangles. THE PROBLEM:Airway...

SUMMARY: Researchers will study whether oral rabies vaccination, coupled with facial recognition technology, can improve the health and welfare of dogs in rural communities in Tanzania.

SUMMARY: Researchers will implement a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (bird flu) surveillance program in Africa in collaboration with the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, one of the top vulture health...