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Ultrasonic-Doppler Evaluation of the Equine Limb
This project involves examining normal arterial blood flow patterns in the
horse's limb. By analyzing the blood flow velocity and volume, and qualitative
assessment of vascular tone, the clinician should have the ability to diagnose
critical changes in blood flow easily in the course of a disease to use more
effective therapy. This will result in a more favorable outcome.
Drs. Toal,
Andrews, & Davis
Ultrasound Studies in Wound Healing
This project will correlate healing strength of surgical incision sites. This
information will help to establish guidelines for returning a horse back to work
after abdominal surgery.
Drs. Blackford
Evaluation of a Balanced Anesthetic Regimen in Horses
This study evaluates the effect of using a variety of drugs during anesthesia to
provide analgesia and improve the outcome of the anesthesia. Over 100 horses
have been studied and the results indicate that recovery from anesthesia can be
improved by using a select anesthetic regimen.
Drs. Doherty & Geiser
Effects of Prokinetic Drugs on Gastric Emptying in Horse
Ileus (lack of intestinal motility) is a common occurrence following surgery in
the horse. This research investigates the effect of treatment with a variety of
drugs in experimentally delayed gastric emptying in horses. The results will
help the surgeon decide on the best drugs for use in the post-surgical horse.
Drs.
Doherty & Andrews
Wound Management Intervention
Often the wounds on animals are seen too late or are too contaminated which
prevents suturing. Open wound management is being investigated by using several
different treatments: collagen dressing, antibiotic impregnated beads, and
regional limb perfusion. The results will help the clinician to choose the most
appropriate treatment for a particular wound.
Dr. Blackford
Creation of an Economic Model to Simulate the Return and Investment in
Pregnancy Examinations at Weaning in Beef Brood Cows
The results of this study will help create an economic simulation model using
readily available information from beef producers and to estimate the profit
resulting from palpating beef brood cows for pregnancy at weaning. The model
will also tailor the results of the economic simulation to individual beef
producers.
Dr. Rohrbach
Creation of a Simulation Model to Estimate the Optimum Age at Which to Cull
Beef Cows
This model, using inputs from individual beef cow/calf producers, will maximize
the profit decisions to cull beef brood cows.
Dr. Rohrbach
Determination of the Effect of Infection with Bluetongue Virus (BTV) on
Health and Productivity of Tennessee Beef Cattle
This study will compare the measures of health and production of cows infected
with BTV. It will also compare the growth of BTV-infected calves with that of
non-infected calves.
Dr. Rohrbach
Test of a New Treatment to Reduce the Risk and Severity of Recurrent
Episodes of Uveitis (Moon Blindness) in Horses
This study will investigate the use and merits of vaccines to provide protection
against recurrent uveitis. An experimental vaccine will be studied to provide
efficacy information.
Dr. Rohrbach
The Etiopathogenesis (causes) of Interdigital Dermatitis in Cattle
Biopsies and cultures will be taken from cows with clinical signs of this
disease to determine the cause. The results of the study will help determine the
choice of antibiotic treatment and management methods to control interdigital
dermatitis.
Dr. van Amstel
The Impact of Claw Trimming on Lameness and Milk Production in Dairy Cows
The effect of claw trimming will be assessed through the incidence of lameness
and milk production over a 12 month period. These will be compared to an
untrimmed control group. The results will provide information on the usefulness
of claw trimming in dairy cows.
Dr. van Amstel
Intranasal Protection Against Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
The efficacy of intranasal administration of two bovine syncytial virus vaccines
in healthy calves will be evaluated. Antibody response and adverse reactions
will be monitored following extra-label vaccine use. The results will help in
decision-making for use of vaccines in calf health management.
Dr. Welborn
Reactivity of Bovine Vasculature to Ergovaline and Ergine of the Fescue
This is a study to determine how the toxins of fungus-infected fescue affect the
blood vessels in the bovine. The results will help in treatment and prevention,
including vaccine development, of the detrimental effects to cattle on fescue
pastures.
Drs. Oliver, Linnabary, & Schultz
Assessment of Inflammatory and Immunologic Response of Cattle to Tall Fescue
Toxins
This research will help us to understand the affect of fescue mycotoxins on the
bovine's ability to react to disease and to develop immunity to diseases through
exposure or vaccines. This research will help to clarify the immune response to
cattle on fescue pastures and what management changes are necessary to prevent
poor immune response.
Drs. Oliver & Linnabary
