M E S '9 8 - University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Research Contracts and GrantsAllen, S.W. Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of transdermalfentanyl patches in cats and their effect on serum cortisolconcentrations. American College of VeterinarySurgeons, $10,000.The use of Monocryl in feline ovariohysterectomy.Mallinckrodt Veterinary, Inc., $4,000.Barton, M.H. Evaluation of the effects of polymyxin b onex vivo endotoxemia in horses. American VeterinaryMedicine Foundation, $12,998.The effects of endotoxin on equine leukocyte receptorexpression. U.S. Department of Agriculture, $16,561.Bounous, D.I. Genetic resistance through cellular immunemechanisms during the early phase of Marek’s diseaseinfection. U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, $32,261.Brown, S.A. Choice of antihypertensive agents in cats.Morris Animal Foundation, $31,386.Obesity, systemic hypertension, and progressive renaldisease in dogs. Morris Animal Foundation, $25,673.Potential benefits of benazepril in cats with chronicrenal insufficiency. Novartis Animal Health, $12,022.Brown, T.P. Study of spiking mortality of turkeys. NorthCarolina State University, $64,310.Diagnostics for avian enteric coronavirus infections incommercial poultry. U.S. Department of Agriculture,$10,205.Budsberg, S.C. Comparison of perioperative analgesiceffects of meloxicam and butorphanol in dogs undergoingstabilization of the stifle for cranial cruciate rupture.Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Inc.,$42,150.Role of n-3/n-6 fatty acids in the development ofdegenerative joint disease: A dog stifle model. Hill’sPet Nutrition, Inc., $16,500.The effects of carprofen on the ground reaction forcesin a canine chronic stifle osteoarthritis model. Pfizer,Inc., $28,279.Crowell-Davis, S.L. Effect of litterbox location on normaland inappropriate elimination behavior in cats. The PetCare Trust, $8,758.Dickerson, H.W., Jr. Can a DNA vaccine induce cutaneousimmunity in fish? Cornell University, $20,065.Dreesen, D.W. Antibody response to Rab Avert in veterinarystudents. Chiron Behring GmbH & Co., $55,994.The evaluation of safety and immunogenicity of a newchromatographically purified rabies vaccine (CPRV) inhealthy adult volunteers. Connaught Laboratories, Inc.,$19,424.Edwards, G.L. Afferent mediation of Amylin action.Amylin Pharmaceuticals, $3,000.Effect of CLA Supplementation in Dogs. Hill’s PetNutrition, Inc., $70,000.Evans, D.L. Analysis of chicken lymphocytes respondingto Campylobacter extracts. U.S. Department ofAgriculture, $10,000.Streptococcus intial infections in trout and tilapia. U.S.Department of Agriculture, $133,200.Fayrer-Hosken, R. Development of a natural injectablesterilant vaccine for dogs and cats and the elucidationof a synthetic sterilant vaccine for dogs and cats. SpaySafe LLC, $729,687.Immunocontraception in African elephant usingporcine zona pellucida vaccine. Humane Society of theUnited States, $28,990.Investigating potential for PZP immunosterilization offeral pigs. The Nature Conservancy, $7,500.Ferguson, D.C. Production of a highly sensitive caninethyrotropin immunoassay using bioluminescence.Georgia Institute of Technology, $46,000.Finco, D.R. Beneficial effects of an ultralow phosphorusdiet on dogs with induced chronic renal failure. TheIAMS Company, $28,966.Garcia, M. Development of polymerase chain reactiondiagnostic method capable of distinguishing amonginfectious laryngotracheitis strains. U.S. Department ofAgriculture, $3,650.Hanson, W.L. Evaluation of potential antileishmanialdrugs in animal models. U.S. Army, $207,000.Harmon, B.G. Carrier state for toxin-producing bacteriain cattle. U.S. Department of Agriculture, $16,010.Hoenig, M.E. Development of a specific and sensitiveassay for feline insulin and proinsulin. Morris AnimalFoundation, $11,600.25