Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is causing high morbidity and mortality in San Joaquin kit foxes in California. Although the source is unknown, coyotes or domestic dogs are suspected...
Researchers will identify mutations in the virus that causes feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), allowing for improved diagnosis and treatment of this fatal infectious disease in cats.
Researchers will investigate whether novel cancer-causing viruses are found in cats with compromised immune systems.
Researchers will develop a novel cell culture model that will be used to test vaccination and therapeutic approaches to protect cats from common respiratory viruses, such as feline herpesvirus.
Researchers will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine against foal pneumonia caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi.
Researchers will investigate how Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, a common cause of bacterial skin and postoperative infections in dogs, forms groups of bacteria that stick to surfaces, such as catheters and orthopedic metal implants, making infections difficult to treat.
Researchers will determine whether the fur of animal-assistance therapy dogs can become contaminated with hospital-associated infections and test whether low-costinterventions can reduce the risk of microbial transmission between therapy animals and patients with childhood cancer.
