Researchers will investigate factors involved in the development of health issues in captive elephants, and explore new techniques to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
Researchers will investigate if recent declines in caribou and muskoxen herds are linked to disease caused by an emerging bacterium, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.
Researchers will develop a genetic management toolkit, including sperm freezing, artificial insemination and behavioral management strategies, to help preserve the genetic diversity of endangered African wild dogs.
Researchers will explore the use of probiotics as a safe and noninvasive intervention strategy to reduce cross-species transmission of bovine tuberculosis.
Researchers will determine safe and effective dosing for two commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Flunixin Meglumine and Firocoxib – in African and Asian elephants.
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...
This study investigates cryopreservation of avian red blood cells.
