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Research Projects
Funded Through ARF
(To read a summary of the project click on the title.)
| Research Title | Researcher | Location | Term | Grant |
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NEW* 8/08 Characterization and Identification of a novel Coronavirus and Association with Respiratory Symptoms in Alpacas |
Beate M. Crossley, DVM | California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory Davis, CA |
9/1/08 to 8/31/09 |
$13,500 |
| Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Pantoprazole in Alpacas | Geof Smith, DVM, PhD | North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine | 9/1/07 to 8/31/08 |
$20,934 |
Factors Affecting Measurement of Serum Progesterone Levels in Alpacas |
Ahmed Tibary | Washington State University | $6,993.58 | |
| Evaluation of a Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone Stimulation Test Protocol for Use in Alpaca | Rebecca Davies, Ph.D | University of Minnesota | 12/1/07-11/30/08 | $10,144 |
| Experimental Exposure of Naïve Alpacas to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus 1a, 1b and 2 | Jason Johnson, DVM | Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine |
9/1/07 to 8/31/09 |
$8235 |
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NEW* 9/08 Generation of Reagents to be Used in the Detection and Control of Viral Pathogens in Alpaca with Particular Emphasis on Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus |
Julia Ridpath, PhD | National Animal Disease Center, Midwest Area, USDA, Ames Iowa | 10/1/08-9/30/10 | $22,840 |
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NEW* 9/08 Identification and Treatment of Alpaca Metabolic Syndrome |
Joseph Wakshlag, DVM |
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Ithaca, NY |
9/01/08-8/31/10 | $30,044 |
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NEW* 9/08 Investigating the Infectivity of Camelid Coronavirus and Bovine Coronavirus in Camelids |
Christopher Cebra, DVM |
Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine Corvallis, Oregon |
9/01/08-8/31/10 | $36,000 |
| Investigation into a Viral Cause of Acute Contagious Respiratory Disease in Alpacas | Christopher Cebra, DVM | Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine | 12/1/07-11/30/09 | $17,900 for 2 years |
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NEW* 9/08 An Evaluation of Objective Measurements of Luster in Suri Alpaca Fleeces and comparison with Subjective Assessments |
Angus McColl and Christopher Lupton, PhD |
Yocum-McColl Testing Laboratory and Texas A and M University System San Angelo, TX |
9/1/08-8/31/10 | $29,050 |
| Serological Response of Alpacas to Rabies Vaccination | Julie Deschant, DVM | University of California, Davis | 12/1/07-11/30/08 | $6,935 |
| Use of a Fecal PCR to Detect Eimaria macusaniensis Infection in Camelids | Christopher Cebra, DVM | Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine | 9/1/07 to 8/31/09 |
$29,400 |
Morris Animal Foundation Projects
Supported by ARF
| Research Title | Researcher | Location | Term | Cost |
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NEW* 8/08 Arginine Stimulation Testing in Healthy and Sick Camelids |
Anna Firshman, BVSc,PhD | Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine | 9/1/07 to 8/31/10 |
3 yrs, Second yr $6,599. ARF contributed $4000 |
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NEW* 8/08 Assembly, Annotation, and Comparative Analysis of the Alpaca Whole Genome Sequence |
Warren E. Johnson, PhD | National Cancer Institute Laboratory of Genomic Diversity | 9/1/08 to 8/31/09 |
1 yr - $48,000. ARF contributed $4000 |
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NEW* 8/08 Comparative Effects of Plasma and Hetastarch on the Colloid Osmotic Pressure of Alpacas |
Erica McKenzie, BSc, BVMS, PhD, (Mentor Christopher Cebra VMD, MS) | Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine | 9/1/08 to 9/31/09 |
1 yr - $12,776. ARF contributed $4000 |
| Discovery of Microsatellites in Alpacas | Kylie Munyard | Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA | 9/01/05 - 5/08 |
$91,521 |
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NEW* 8/08 Investigation of the Multiple-Malformation Syndrome in Llamas and Alpacas Associated with Choanal Atresia |
Anibal G. Armien, DVM, MSc. (Mentor Kent M. Reed, PhD) | University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine |
9/1/08 to 8/31/09 |
Total $61,398. First year is completely funded by ARF |
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NEW* 8/08 Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous and Intramuscular Tramadol in Llamas |
Sherry Cox, MS, PhD | University of Tennessee |
9/1/08 to 8/31/09 |
1 yr. - $17,870. ARF contributed $4000 |
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Prevalence of Anthelmintic Resistant Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Camelids |
Lisa Williamson, DVM, MS | University of Georgia | 9/06-8/08 | $66,295 Partially Funded by ARF |
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NEW* 8/08 Prevalance of Mycoplasma haemolamae Infection in South American Camelids in the Southeastern United States |
Alessandra Pellegrini-Masini, DVM, PhD. (Mentor Lisa H. Williamson, DVM, Ms, DACVIM) | University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine |
9/1/07 to 8/31/09 |
Total $23,429.52. ARF contributed $400 |