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Georgia Veterinary Scholar Program

Georgia Veterinary Scholar

Faculty Mentor

Tawni Pryor
University of Georgia
Class of 2006

Dr. Corrie Brown

 

Identification of foot-and-mouth disease receptors in ruminants

 

Foot-and-mouth disease is the most economically important disease of livestock in the world. It affects all cloven-hoofed animals, including wildlife. Recent outbreaks around the world have underscored the potential for this disease to cause massive mortality. Control mechanisms to date, other than extensive slaughter, have been ineffective. Novel vaccines would be very helpful. In order to make a useful vaccine, knowledge about the cell receptors for the virus is essential. Recent research has determined the receptor on susceptible bovine cellular receptor. In this study, we will examine a variety of bovine tissues to determine the range of cells displaying the designated receptor. If time permits, we will extend our research to explore the presence of receptors on tissues from North American species of deer.

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