Improving Immunotherapy for Insect Bite Allergies
Researchers will work to improve an immunotherapy (allergy shots) as a treatment and preventive vaccination for insect-bite hypersensitivity in horses.
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Creating Drug Discovery Tools for Deadly Equine Viruses
Researchers will establish a drug discovery process to treat deadly equine viruses, including African horse sickness.
Diagnosing and Preventing Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Researchers will develop a novel diagnostic test for feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), also working toward developing a vaccine to prevent FIP emergence.
Study of Land Usage and Parasitic Disease in Spotted Hyenas
Researchers will assess the extent to which agricultural landscapes influence the parasitic disease Toxoplasma gondii in wild African mammals, focusing on how these infections impact the behavior and health of wild spotted hyenas.
Learning More About How the Immune System Works
Researchers will gather baseline data on equine monocytes, a type of white blood cell important to fighting off infections and reducing inflammation.
Evaluating a Novel Adjunct Therapy for Septic Foals
Researchers will evaluate the potential of a combination adjunct therapy of hydrocortisone, vitamin C and thiamine in septic foals.
Linking Microbiome Changes to Wildlife Herd Health
Researchers will investigate if gut and nasal microbiomes play a role in the health and development of Cape buffalo calves and viability of the herd.