Projects

PREVENTION AND CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE AND WILDLIFE RESERVOIRS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422014

ACTIVATION OF GAMMA DELTA T CELLS IN RESPONSE TO IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGENS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 421872

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Rapid detection of serum antibody by DPP VetTB assay in white-tailed deer infected with Mycobacterium bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Apr-13)

Relevance of bovine tuberculosis research to the understanding of human disease: Historical perspectives, approaches, and immunologic mechanisms - (Literature Review) - (25-Mar-13)

Disparate host immunity to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis antigens in calves inoculated with M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis, M. avium subsp. avium, M. kansasii and M. bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Mar-13)

Isolation of Mycobacteria from clinical samples collected in the United States from 2004 to 2011 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thacker, T.C., Robbe-Austerman, S., Harris, B., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2013. Isolation of Mycobacteria from clinical samples collected in the United States from 2004 to 2011. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research. 9(1):100.

Bovine tuberculosis research: Immune mechanisms relevant to biomedical applications - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Telfer, J.C., Baldwin, C.L. 2012. Bovine tuberculosis research: Immune mechanisms relevant to biomedical applications [abstract]. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 117.

Use of electronic nose technology to identify cattle experimentally infected with Mycobacterium bovis: A pilot study - (Abstract Only)

Ellis, C., Stahl, R., Nol, P., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Vercauteren, K., Rhyan, J., Mccollum, M., Van Sickle, J., Linke, L., Magnuson, R., Salman, M. 2012. Use of electronic nose technology to identify cattle experimentally infected with Mycobacterium bovis: A pilot study [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 49.

Effector and memory T cell subsets in the response to bovine tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Maggioli, M., Palmer, M.V., Vordermeier, H.M., Estes, D.M., Waters, W.R. 2012. Effector and memory T cell subsets in the response to bovine tuberculosis [abstract]. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. pg. 79.

Persistence of Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Danish in White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) vaccinated with a lipid-formulated oral vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R., Robbe-Austerman, S., Aldwell, F.E. 2012. Persistence of Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Danish in White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) vaccinated with a lipid-formulated oral vaccine. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases [e-pub ahead of print]. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tbed.12032.

HIV-1 alters the cytokine microenvironment and effector function of CD8+T cells upon antigen-specific activation with mycobacteria - (Abstract Only)

Huante, M.B., Hogg, A.E., Devaraj, S.G., Cloyd, M.W., Graviss, E.A., Waters, W.R., Endsley, J.J. 2012. HIV-1 alters the cytokine microenvironment and effector function of CD8+T cells upon antigen-specific activation with mycobacteria [abstract]. Vaccine Conference and ISV Annual Global Congress. p. 22.

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Mycobacterium bovis genome resolve phylogenetic relationships - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Joshi, D., Harris, B., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Mathema, B., Krieswirth, B., Sreevatsan, S. 2012. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the Mycobacterium bovis genome resolve phylogenetic relationships. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 50(12):3853-3861.

Bovine Tuberculosis - (Book / Chapter) - (05-Jul-12)

Host/pathogen interactions and immune effector mechanisms - (Abstract Only)

Heiser, A., Waters, W.R., Wedlock, D.N., Buddle, B.M. 2012. Host/pathogen interactions and immune effector mechanisms [abstract]. 1st Mycobacterium bovis American Regional Conference. p. 22.

Gamma delta T cells recognize a microbial encoded B Cell antigen to initiate a rapid antigen-specific Interleukin-17 response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zeng, X., Wei, Y., Huang, J., Newell, E.W., Yu, H., Kidd, B.A., Kuhns, M.S., Waters, W.R., Davis, M.M., Weaver, C.T., Chien, Y. 2012. Gamma delta T cells recognize a microbial encoded B Cell antigen to initiate a rapid antigen-specific Interleukin-17 response. Immunity. 37(3):524-534.

Mycobacterium bovis: a model pathogen at the interface of domestic livestock, wildlife, and humans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R., Gortazar, C., Corner, L.A. 2012. Mycobacterium bovis: a model pathogen at the interface of domestic livestock, wildlife, and humans. Veterinary Medicine International [serial online]. 2012:Article ID 236205. Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/vmi/2012/236205/.

Bovine TB and the 'singleton protocol': reward without risk - (Other)

Waters, W.R. 2012. Bovine TB and the 'singleton protocol': reward without risk. Veterinary Record. 2012(170):514-515.

Field application of serodiagnostics to identify elephants with Tuberculosis prior to case confirmation by culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Mikota, S., Miller, M., Moller, T., Vogelnest, L., Gairhe, K.P., Robbe-Austerman, S., Gai, J., Waters, W.R. 2012. Field application of serodiagnostics to identify elephants with Tuberculosis prior to case confirmation by culture. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 19(8):1269-1275.

Differential expression of cytokines in response to respiratory syncytial virus infection of calves with high or low circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sacco, R.E., Nonnecke, B.J., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Lippolis, J.D., Reinhardt, T.A. 2012. Differential expression of cytokines in response to respiratory syncytial virus infection of calves with high or low circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. PLoS One. 7(3):e33074. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0033074.

Bovine tuberculosis vaccine research: historical perspectives and recent advances - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Buddle, B.M., Vordermeier, H.M. 2012. Bovine tuberculosis vaccine research: historical perspectives and recent advances. Vaccine. 30(16):2611-2622.

Activation of host immune responses in neonatal calves and interference with TB diagnostics after immunization with a commercial heat-killed vaccine - (Proceedings)

Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Lyashchenko, K. 2012. Activation of host immune responses in neonatal calves and interference with TB diagnostics after immunization with a commercial heat-killed vaccine. In: Proceedings of 11th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis, February 5-10, 2012, Sydney, Australia. p. 126-129.

Pulmonary disease due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a horse: zoonotic concerns and limitations of antemortem testing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Lecu, A., Waters, W.R., Posthaus, H., Bodmer, T., Janssens, J., Aloisio, F., Graubner, C., Grosclaude, E., Piersigilli, A., Schiller, I. 2012. Pulmonary disease due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a horse: zoonotic concerns and limitations of antemortem testing. Veterinary Medicine International [serial online]. 2012:Article 642145. Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/vmi/2012/642145/.

Evaluation of gamma interferon (IFN-gamma)-induced protein 10 (IP-10) responses for detection of cattle infected with Mycobacterium bovis: comparisons to IFN-gamma responses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Nonnecke, B.J., Palmer, M.V., Schiller, I., Oesch, B., Vordermeier, H.M., Silva, E., Estes, D.M. 2012. Evaluation of gamma interferon (IFN-gamma)-induced protein 10 responses for detection of cattle infected with Mycobacterium bovis: comparisons to IFN-gamma responses. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 19(3):346-351.

Activation of host immune responses in neonatal calves and interference with TB diagnostics after immunization with a commercial heat-killed vaccine - (Abstract Only)

Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Lyashcnenko, K. 2012. Activation of host immune responses in neonatal calves and interference with TB diagnostics after immunization with a commercial heat-killed vaccine [abstract]. International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. p. 126.

Mediation of host immune responses after immunization of neonatal calves with a heat-killed Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Lyashchenko, K. 2011. Mediation of host immune responses after immunization of neonatal calves with a heat-killed Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis vaccine. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 18(12):2079-2089.

Transcriptome analysis of stimulated PBMC from Mycobacterium bovis infected cattle - (Abstract Only)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2011. Transcriptome analysis of stimulated PBMC from Mycobacterium bovis infected cattle [abstract]. 4th International Symposium on Animal Functional Genomics. p. 28.

Adaptive immunity in the colostrum-deprived calf: Response to early vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis, strain Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) and ovalbumin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Goff, J.P., Foote, M.R. 2012. Adaptive immunity in the colostrum-deprived calf: Response to early vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis strain bacille Calmette Guerin and ovalbumin. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(1):221-239.

Development and evaluation of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for use in the detection bovine tuberculosis in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Buddle, B.M., Vordermeier, H.M., Gormley, E., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Bannantine, J.P., Stabel, J.R., Linscott, R., Martel, E., Milian, F., Foshaug, W., Lawrence, J.C. 2011. Development and evaluation of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for use in the detection of bovine tuberculosis in cattle. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 18(11):1882-1888.

Improved Specificity for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis in Fresh Tissues Using IS6110 Real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thacker, T.C., Harris, B., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2011. Improved specificity for detection of Mycobacterium bovis in fresh tissues using IS6110 real-time PCR. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [serial online]. 7(50). Available: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/50.

Tuberculosis in domestic livestock: pathogenesis, transmission, and vaccination - (Proceedings)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2011. Tuberculosis in domestic livestock: pathogenesis, transmission, and vaccination. In: Proceedings of the 2011 American College of Veterinary Pathologists, December 3-7, 2011, Nashville, Tennessee. 2011 CDROM.

Comparison of peptide cocktails and purified protein derivatives for use in the Bovigam assay - (Abstract Only)

Bass, K.E., Nonnecke, B.J., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Hardegger, R., Schroeder, B., Raeber, A.J., Waters, W.R. 2011. Comparison of peptide cocktails and purified protein derivatives for use in the Bovigam assay [abstract]. American Society of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 186.

Regulation of Mycobacterium-specific mononuclear cell responses by 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelson, C.D., Nonnecke, B.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Waters, W.R., Beitz, D.C., Lippolis, J.D. 2011. Regulation of Mycobacterium-specific mononuclear cell responses by 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. PLoS One. 6(6):e21674. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0021674.

Examination of the reticular epithelium of the bovine pharyngeal tonsil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Stasko, J.A., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C. 2011. Examination of the reticular epithelium of the bovine pharyngeal tonsil. The Anatomical Record. 294(11):1939-1950.

Infection of PBMC with HIV-1 impairs effector function of Mycobacteria-specific CD8+ T cells from tuberculin-reactive donors - (Abstract Only)

Huante, M.B., Hogg, A.E., Deveraj, M.W., Cloyd, E.A., Graviss, W.R., Waters, W.R., Endsley, J.J. 2011. Infection of PBMC with HIV-1 impairs effector function of Mycobacteria-specific CD8+ T cells from tuberculin-reactive donors [abstract]. p. 1.

Bovine tuberculosis and the establishment of an eradication program in the United States: Role of veterinarians - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2011. Bovine tuberculosis and the establishment of an eradication program in the United States: Role of veterinarians. Veterinary Medicine International. 2011(816345):1-12.

Immune activation after immunization of the neonatal calves with a commercial heat-killed vaccine - (Abstract Only)

Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Lyashchenko, K. 2011. Immune activation after immunization of the neonatal calves with a commercial heat-killed vaccine [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94(E-Suppl 1):20.

Bovine tuberculosis in a Nebraska herd of farmed elk and fallow deer: a failure of the tuberculin skin test and opportunities for serodiagnosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Stevens, G.E., Schoenbaum, M.A., Orloski, K.A., Robbe-Austerman, S., Harris, N.B., Hall, S.M., Thomsen, B.V., Wilson, A.J., Brannian, R.E., Nelson, J.T., Schafer, S., Esfandiari, J., Dutton, M., Greenwald, R., Lyashchenko, K.P. 2011. Bovine tuberculosis in a Nebraska herd of farmed elk and fallow deer: a failure of the tuberculin skin test and opportunities for serodiagnosis. Veterinary Medicine International [serial online]. 2011:Article 953985. Available: http://www.sage-hindawi.com/journals/vmi/2011/953985/.

Cattle as a model to evaluate new vaccine strategies for tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R. 2011. Cattle as a model to evaluate new vaccine strategies for tuberculosis. Annual Conference on Vaccine Research [abstract]. p. 25.

Resolution of M. bovis phylogeny using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms - (Abstract Only)

Joshi, D., Waters, W.R., Harris, B., Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Mathema, B., Krieswirth, B., Sreevatsan, S. 2011. Resolution of M. bovis phylogeny using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract No. 1496.

Bovine tuberculosis: Immune response and vaccine efficacy studies - (Proceedings)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C. 2010. Bovine tuberculosis: Immune response and vaccine efficacy studies. Proceedings of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 18.

Field evaluation of alternative antigens in the Bovigam assay - (Proceedings)

Waters, W.R., Orloski, K., Francisco, T., Antognoli, C., Meyer, R. 2010. Field evaluation of alternative antigens in the Bovigam assay. In: Proceedings of the US Animal Health Association Tuberculosis Scientific Advisory Subcommittee Meeting, November 15, 2010, Minneapolis, Minnesota. p. 346.

Update on vaccination of white-tailed deer with Mycobacterium bovis BCG: Safety and Efficacy - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2010. Update on vaccination of white-tailed deer with Mycobacterium bovis BCG: Safety and Efficacy [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 122.

Boving Tuberculosis: Immune Response and Vaccine Efficacy Studies - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C. 2010. Boving Tuberculosis: Immune Response and Vaccine Efficacy Studies [abstract]. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. Abstract No. 22.

Bovine Tuberculosis Vaccine Efficacy Studies: Neonatal Calves and White-tailed Deer - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C. 2010. Bovine Tuberculosis Vaccine Efficacy Studies: Neonatal Calves and White-tailed Deer [abstract]. American College of Veterinary Pathologists/American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology. p. 89.

Tuberculosis immunity: Opportunities from studies with cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Davis, W.C., Sreevatsan, S., Coussens, P., Meade, K.G., Hope, J.C., Estes, D.M. 2010. Tuberculosis immunity: Opportunities from studies with cattle. Clinical and Developmental Immunology. 2011:01-11.

Investigations on Deer to Deer and Deer to Cattle Transmission of the Vaccine Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R., Robbe-Austerman, S., Harris, B.N. 2010. Investigations on deer to deer and deer to cattle transmission of the vaccine Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Journal of Vaccines and Vaccination [serial online]. 1:104. Available: http://www.omicsonline.org/2157-7560/2157-7560-1-104.pdf.

Modeling Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection - (Abstract Only)

Sacco, R.E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J. 2010. Modeling Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection [abstract]. The Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work. p. 6.

Granulysin as a Correlate of Immune Response following Mycobacterial Infection - (Abstract Only)

Calderon, V.E., Silva, E., Santos, L., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Jacobs, W.R., Larsen, M.H., Vilcheze, C., Estes, D.M. 2010. Granulysin as a Correlate of Immune Response following Mycobacterial Infection [abstract].

Comparative Analysis of the Bovigam Interferon-Gamma Elisa for Bovine Tuberculosis Using Alternative Antigens or Tuberculins for Blood Stimulation in Field Trials and Experimental Infections - (Abstract Only)

Schroder, B., Hardegger, R., Purro, M., Moyen, J., Gormley, E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2010. Comparative Analysis of the Bovigam Interferon-Gamma Elisa for Bovine Tuberculosis Using Alternative Antigens or Tuberculins for Blood Stimulation in Field Trials and Experimental Infections [abstract].

Evaluation of Ethanol Extracted Surface Antigens of Mycobacterium bovis for Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis in Livestock Cattle and Wild Deer - (Abstract Only)

Eda, S., Bannantine, J.P., Wadhwa, A., Eda, K., Scott, M.C., Mackintosh, C., Waters, W.R. 2010. Evaluation of Ethanol Extracted Surface Antigens of Mycobacterium bovis for Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis in Livestock Cattle and Wild Deer [abstract].

Bovine Tuberculosis: A Review of Current and Emerging Diagnostic Techniques in View of their Relevance for Disease Control and Eradication - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Oesch, B., Vordermeier, H.M., Palmer, M.V., Harris, B.N., Orloski, K.A., Buddle, B.M., Thacker, T.C., Lyashchenko, K.P., Waters, W.R. 2010. Bovine tuberculosis: a review of current and emerging diagnostic techniques in view of their relevance for disease control and eradication. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 57(4):205-220.

Evolution of the CD163 Family and its Relationship to the Bovine Gamma Delta T Cell Co-receptor WC1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Herzig, C., Waters, W.R., Baldwin, C., Telfer, J. 2010. Evolution of the CD163 Family and its Relationship to the Bovine Gamma Delta T Cell Co-receptor WC1. BMC Evolutionary Biology. 10(1):181.

Understanding the Mechanisms of Immunopathogenesis of Human and Bovine Tuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, W.C., Park, K.T., Hamilton, M.J., Waters, W.R. 2010. Understanding the mechanisms of immunopathogenesis of human and bovine tuberculosis. Journal of Zoonoses. 1(1):17-23.

Bovine tuberculosis in Europe from the perspective of an officially tuberculosis free country: Trade, surveillance, and diagnostics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, H.M., Thomas, J., Welsh, M., Keck, N., Whelan, A., Gormley, E., Boschiroli, M.L., Moyen, J.L., Vela, C., Cagiola, M., Buddle, B.M., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Oesch, B. 2011. Bovine tuberculosis in Europe from the perspective of an officially tuberculosis free country: Trade, surveillance, and diagnostics. Veterinary Microbiology. 151(1-2):153-159.

Cytokine Protein Expression Levels in Tracheobronchial Lymph Node Homogenates of Pigs Infected with Pseudorabies Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, L.C., Zanella, E.L., Waters, W.R., Lager, K.M. 2010. Cytokine Protein Expression Levels in Tracheobronchial Lymph Node Homogenates of Pigs Infected with Pseudorabies Virus. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 17(5):728-734.

Persistence of Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) After Oral or Parenteral Vaccination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R., Robbe-Austerman, S., Semakaleng, L., Harris, N.B. 2010. Persistence of Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) after oral or parenteral vaccination. Zoonoses and Public Health. 57(7-8):e206-e212.

Bovine Tuberculosis: Effect of the Tuberculin Skin Test on In vitro Interferon gamma Responses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Vordermeier, H.M., Waters, W.R., Whelan, A.O., Coad, M., Gormley, E., Buddle, B.M., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Mcnair, J., Welsh, M., Hewinson, R.G., Oesch, B. 2010. Bovine Tuberculosis: Effect of the Tuberculin Skin Test on In vitro Interferon gamma Responses. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 136(1-2):1-11.

Immune Responses in Cattle Inoculated with Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or Mycobacterium kansasii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Whelan, A.O., Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Palmer, M.V., Harris, N.B., Hewinson, R.G., Vordermeier, H.M. 2010. Immune Responses in Cattle Inoculated with Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or Mycobacterium kansasii. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 17(2):247-252.

Bovine Tuberculosis: Effect of the Tuberculin Skin Test on the Interferon Gamma Assay - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Vordermeier, M., Waters, W.R., Oesch, B. 2009. Bovine Tuberculosis: Effect of the Tuberculin Skin Test on the Interferon Gamma Assay [abstract].

Update on Comparative Studies for Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis Using The Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Tuberculins or Alternative Antigens for Whole Blood Stimulation - (Abstract Only)

Schroder, B., Hardegger, R., Moyen, J.L., Gormley, E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Nonnecke, B.J., Keck, N., Egnuni, T., Whelan, A., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2009. Update on Comparative Studies for Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis Using The Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Tuberculins or Alternative Antigens for Whole Blood Stimulation [abstract].

Evaluation of a Second Generation BOVIGAM Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Alternative Antigens for Stimulation of Whole Blood Cultures - (Abstract Only)

Hardegger, R., Purro, M., Schroder, B., Moyen, J.L., Gormley, E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2009. Evaluation of a Second Generation BOVIGAM Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Alternative Antigens for Stimulation of Whole Blood Cultures [abstract].

Cytokine Expression in the Tracheobronchial Lymph Nodes of Pigs Infected with Pseudorabies Virus - (Abstract Only)

Miller, L.C., Zanella, E.L., Waters, W.R., Lager, K.M. 2010. Cytokine protein expression levels in tracheobronchial lymph node homogenates of pigs infected with pseudorabies virus [abstract]. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. Paper No. 71P.

Improvements to the BOVIGAM Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay for use with Alternative Antigens as Stimulants of Whole Blood Cultures - (Abstract Only)

Hardegger, R., Purro, M., Schroder, B., Moyen, J.L., Gormley, E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2009. Improvements to the BOVIGAM Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay for use with Alternative Antigens as Stimulants of Whole Blood Cultures [abstract].

Bovine Tuberculosis in Europe From the Perspective of an OTF Country: Trade, Surveillance and Diagnostics - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, H.M., Jemmi, T., Welsh, M., Keck, N., Whelan, A., Gormley, E., Boschiroli, M.L., Moyen, J.L., Vela, C., Cagiola, M., Buddle, B., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Oesch, B. 2009. Bovine Tuberculosis in Europe From the Perspective of an OTF Country: Trade, Surveillance and Diagnostics [abstract].

Cytokine Responses of Cattle to Experimental M. bovis Infection - (Abstract Only) - (25-Aug-09)

Comparison of Tuberculin Activity in the Interferon-gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Schroder, B., Vordermeier, H.M., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Hardegger, R., Marg-Haufe, B., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2009. Comparison of Tuberculin Activity in the Interferon-gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis [abstract].

Assessment of OmpATb as a Novel Antigen for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Schroder, B., Vordermeier, H.M., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Hardegger, R., Marg-Haufe, B., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2009. Assessment of OmpATb as a Novel Antigen for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis [abstract].

Improved Performance of the Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Alternative Antigens for Stimulation of Whole Blood - (Abstract Only)

Schroder, B., Hardegger, R., Marg-Haufe, B., Schiller, I., Moyen, J.L., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Stamm, C., Nonnecke, B.J., Keck, N., Egnuni, T., Whelan, A., Sigafoose, T., Welsh, M., Cagiola, M., Gordon, S., Meijlis, J., Carter, C., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2009. Improved Performance of the Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay with Alternative Antigens for Stimulation of Whole Blood [abstract].

Development of a Second Generation Bovigam Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay - (Abstract Only)

Hardegger, R., Purro, M., Schroder, B., Moyen, J.L., Gormley, E., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Vordermeier, H.M., Raeber, A.J. 2009. Development of a Second Generation Bovigam Interferon Gamma (IFN-gamma) Assay [abstract].

Innate and Adaptive Cytotoxic Lymphocytes and Prognostic Markers of Host Responses to Bovine TB - (Abstract Only)

Estes, D.M., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Jacobs Jr., W.R., Larsen, M.H., Endsley, J.J., Hogg, A., Shell, E., Mcalauy, M., Capinos-Scherer, C.F., Coffey, T., Howard, C.J., Villareal-Ramos, B., Waters, W.R. 2009. Innate and Adaptive Cytotoxic Lymphocytes and Prognostic Markers of Host Responses to Bovine TB [abstract].

Assessment of Different Strategies to Determine MAP-specific Cellular Immune Responses in Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Bridger, P.S., Bulun, H., Akineden, O., Seeger, T., Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Davis, W.C., Bauerfeind, R., Menge, C. 2009. Assessment of Different Strategies to Determine MAP-specific Cellular Immune Responses in Cattle [abstract].

Assessment of Different Strategies to Determine MAP-specific Cellular Immune Responses in Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Bridger, P.S., Bulun, H., Akineden, O., Seeger, T., Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Davis, W.C., Bauerfeind, R., Menge, C. 2009. Assessment of Different Strategies to Determine MAP-specific Cellular Immune Responses in Cattle [abstract].

Shared Feed as a Means of Deer to Deer and Deer to Cattle Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2009. Shared Feed as a Means of Deer to Deer and Deer to Cattle Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. Minnesota Bovine Tuberculosis Stakeholders Conference. p. 100.

Short Communication: The Preruminant Calf as a Model for Characterizing the Effects of Vitamin D Status in the Neonate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonnecke, B.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Waters, W.R. 2009. Short Communication: The Preruminant Calf as a Model for Characterizing the Effects of Vitamin D Status in the Neonate. Journal of Dairy Science. 92(11):5692-5696.

Single-Antigen Serological Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Green, L.R., Jones, C.C., Sherwood, A., Garkavi, I., Cangelosi, G.A., Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Rathe, C. 2009. Single-Antigen Serological Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(9):1309-1313.

Assessment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis OmpATb as a Novel Antigen for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Vordermeier, M., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Whelan, A., Hardegger, R., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2009. Assessment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis OmpATb as a Novel Antigen for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(9):1314-1321.

Signal Regulatory Protein alpha (SIRPalpha)+ Cells in the Adaptive Response to ESAT-6/CFP-10 Protein of Tuberculous Mycobacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Estes, D.M., Larsen, M.H., Jacobs, W.R., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Minion, F.C., Lyashchenko, K.P., Hewinson, R.G., Vordermeier, H.M., Sacco, R.E. 2009. Signal Regulatory Protein alpha (SIRPalpha)+ Cells in the Adaptive Response to ESAT-6/CFP-10 Protein of Tuberculous Mycobacteria. PLoS One [serial online]. 4(7):e6414. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0006414.

Optimization of a Whole-Blood Gamma Interferon Assay for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, H.M., Nonnecke, B.J., Welsh, M., Keck, N., Whelan, A., Sigafoose, T., Stamm, C., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Hardegger, R., Marg-Haufe, B., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2009. Optimization of a Whole-Blood Gamma Interferon Assay for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Cattle. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(8):1196-1202.

Comparison of Tuberculin Activity in the Interferon-gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schiller, I., Vordermeier, H.M., Waters, W.R., Kyburz, A., Cagiola, M., Whelan, A., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Meijlis, J., Carter, C., Egnuni, T., Hardegger, R., Marg-Hauffe, B., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2010. Comparison of Tuberculin Activity in the Interferon-gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis. Veterinary Record. 167(9):322-326.

T-cell mRNA Expression in Response to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Mycobacterium bovis Infection of White-tailed deer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2009. T-cell mRNA Expression in Response to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Mycobacterium bovis Infection of White-tailed deer. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(8):1139-1145.

Update on Veterinary Tuberculosis Vaccines - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R. 2009. Update on Veterinary Tuberculosis Vaccines [abstract].

Biomarker Discovery in Subclinical Mycobacterial Infections of Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seth, M., Janagama, H.K., Lamont, E.A., Widdel, A., Vulchanova, L., Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Sreevatsan, S. 2009. Biomarker Discovery in Subclinical Mycobacterial Infections of Cattle. PLoS One [serial online]. 4(5):e5478. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0005478.

Highly Accurate Antibody Assays for Early and Rapid Detection of Tuberculosis in African and Asian Elephants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenwald, R., Lyashchenko, O., Esfandiari, J., Miller, M., Mikota, S., Olsen, J.H., Ball, R., Dumonceaux, G., Schmitt, D., Moller, T., Payeur, J.B., Harris, B., Sofranko, D., Waters, W.R., Lyashchenko, K.P. 2009. Highly Accurate Antibody Assays for Early and Rapid Detection of Tuberculosis in African and Asian Elephants. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(5):605-612.

Safety and Immunogenicity of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis {Delta}lysA {Delta}panCD Vaccine in Domestic Cats Infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zimmerman, D., Waters, W.R., Lyashchenko, K.P., Nonnecke, B.J., Armstrong, D.L., Jacobs, Jr., W.R., Larsen, M.H., Egan, E., Dean, G.A. 2009. Safety and Immunogenicity of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis {Delta}lysA {Delta}panCD Vaccine in Domestic Cats Infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(3):427-429.

Humoral Immune Responses of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Experimental Challenge with M. bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nol, P., Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Keefe, T.J., Thacker, T.C., Rhyan, J.C., Aldwell, F.E., Salman, M.D. 2009. Humoral Immune Responses of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Experimental Challenge with M. bovis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 16(3):323-329.

Efficacy and Immunogenicity of Mycobacterium bovis Delta RD1 against Aerosol M. bovis Infection in Neonatal Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Capinos Scherer, C.F., Estes, D.M., Hewinson, R.G., Vordermeier, H.M., Barnes, S.W., Federe, G.C., Walker, J.R., Glynne, R.J., Hsu, T., Weinrick, B., Biermann, K., Larsen, M.H., Jacobs, W.R. 2009. Efficacy and Immunogenicity of Mycobacterium bovis Delta RD1 against Aerosol M. bovis Infection in Neonatal Calves. Vaccine. 27(8):1201-1209.

The Calf Model of Immunity for Development of a Vaccine Against Tuberculosis - (Review Article)

Endsley, J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Jacobs, W.R., Larsen, M., Hogg, A., Shell, L., Mcalauy, M., Capinos-Scherer, C., Coffey, T., Howard, C., Villareal-Ramos, B., Estes, M. 2009. The Calf Model of Immunity for Development of a Vaccine Against Tuberculosis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 128(1-3):199-204.

Histology, Immunohistochemistry and Ultrastructure of the Bovine Palatine Tonsil with Special Emphasis on Reticular Epithelium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2009. Histology, Immunohistochemistry and Ultrastructure of the Bovine Palatine Tonsil with Special Emphasis on Reticular Epithelium. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 127(3-4):277-285.

Interferon Gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Marg-Haufe, B., Vordermeier, M., Waters, W.R., Whelan, A., Welsh, M., Keck, N., Moyen, J.L., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2008. Interferon Gamma Assay for the Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis [abstract]. Paper No. 25.

Vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis BCG Strains Danish and Pasteur in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Experimentally Challenged with Mycobacterium bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2009. Vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis BCG Strains Danish and Pasteur in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Experimentally Challenged with Mycobacterium bovis. Zoonoses and Public Health. 56(5):243-251.

Antibody Responses of Cervids (Cervus elaphus) following Experimental Mycobacterium bovis Infection and the Implications for Immunodiagnosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrington, N.P., Surujballi, O.P., Prescott, J.F., Duncan, J.R., Waters, W.R., Lyashchenko, K., Greenwald, R. 2008. Antibody Responses of Cervids (Cervus elaphus) following Experimental Mycobacterium bovis Infection and the Implications for Immunodiagnosis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 15(11):1650-1658.

Evaluation of Granulysin and Perforin as Candidate Biomarkers for Protection Following Vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis BCG or M. bovisDeltaRD1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Capinos Scherer, C.F., Endsley, J.J., De Aguiar, J.B., Jacobs, W.R., Larsen, M., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Estes, D.M. 2009. Evaluation of Granulysin and Perforin as Candidate Biomarkers for Protection Following Vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis BCG or M. bovis DeltaRD1. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 56(6-7):228-239.

Evaluation of Blood Assays for Detection of Mycobacterium Bovis in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) in Michigan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Brien, D.J., Schmitt, S.M., Lyashchenko, K.P., Waters, W.R., Berry, D.E., Palmer, M.V., Mcnair, J., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Cosgrove, M.K. 2009. Evaluation of Blood Assays for Detection of Mycobacterium Bovis in White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) in Michigan. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 45(1):153-164.

Humoral Immune Responses of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Experimental Challenge with M. bovis - (Abstract Only)

Nol, P., Lyashchenko, K.P., Waters, W.R., Rhyan, J.C., Salman, M.D. 2008. Humoral Immune Responses of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination and Experimental Challenge with M. bovis. [abstract].

Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Relevancy of Veterinary Applications to Human Disease - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Nonnecke, B.J., Lyashchenko, K., Schiller, I., Marg, B., Oesch, B., Vordermeier, M., O'Brien, D., Schmitt, S., Estes, M. 2008. Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Relevancy of Veterinary Applications to Human Disease [abstract]. p. 17.

Serum 25-Hydroxvitamin D Concentrations in Captive and Free-Ranging, White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Gibbs, S.E., Yabsley, M.J., Schmitt, S.M., Cosgrove, M.K., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Olsen, S.C., Horst, R.L., Reinhardt, T.A. 2009. Serum 25-Hydroxvitamin D Concentrations in Captive and Free-Ranging, White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus). International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 79(3):180-187.

Animal-side Serologic Assay for Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Multiple Species of Free-ranging Wildlife - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Chambers, M.A., Vicente, J., Gortazar, C., Santos, N., Correia-Neves, M., Buddle, B.M., Jackson, R., O'Brien, D.J., Schmitt, S., Palmer, M.V., Delahay, R.J., Waters, W.R. 2008. Animal-side Serologic Assay for Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Multiple Species of Free-ranging Wildlife. Veterinary Microbiology. 132(3-4):283-292.

Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Assay Optimization, Validation, and Antigens for Specific Diagnosis - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Nonnecke, B.J., Lyashchenko, K., Schiller, I., Marg, B., Oesch, B., Vordermeier, M., O'Brien, D., Schmitt, S., Estes, M. 2008. Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Assay Optimization, Validation, and Antigens for Specific Diagnosis. [abstract].

Early Antibody Response Against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Antigens in Subclinical Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bannantine, J.P., Bayles, D.O., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Stabel, J.R., Paustian, M. 2008. Early Antibody Response Against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Antigens in Subclinical Cattle. Proteome Science. 6:5.

Antigen-specific B cell responses of vaccinated, neonatal calves - (Other)

Foote, M., Nonnecke, B.J., Beitz, D., Waters, W.R. 2008. Antigen-specific B cell responses of vaccinated, neonatal calves. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2008. A.S. Leaflet R2300. Available: http://ans.iastate.edu/report/air/2008pdf/R2300.pdf.

Fat-soluble vitamin and micromineral concentrations in preruminant dairy calves fed to achieve different growth rates - (Other)

Nonnecke, B.J., Foote, M.R., Horst, R.L., Waters, W.R., Miller, B.L., Johnson, T.E., Fowler, M. 2008. Fat-soluble vitamin and micromineral concentrations in preruminant dairy calves fed to achieve different growth rates. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2008. A.S. Leaflet R2298. Available: http://www.ans.iastate.edu/report/air/2008pdf/R2298.pdf.

Vaccination of White-tailed Deer with Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) - (Proceedings)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2007. Vaccination of White-tailed Deer with Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG). In: Proccedings of the 42nd United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel of Animal and Avian Health, December 5-7, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan.

Effects of Culture Conditions and Tuberculin Source on Interferon-gamma production in Whole Blood Cultures from Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, M., Palmer, M.V., Egnuni, T., Hardegger, R., Kyburz, A., Nonnecke, B.J., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2007. Effects of Culture Conditions and Tuberculin Source on Interferon-gamma production in Whole Blood Cultures from Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle [abstract]. United States Animal Health Association. p. 140.

Profiling Host Antibody Responses to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Infection Using Protein Arrays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bannantine, J.P., Paustian, M., Waters, W.R., Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Li, L., Kapur, V. 2007. Profiling Host Antibody Responses to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Infection Using Protein Arrays. Infection and Immunity. 76(2):739-749.

Development and Use of a Partial Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Protein Array - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Li, L., Kapur, V., Paustian, M. 2008. Development and Use of a Partial Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis Protein Array. Proteomics. 8(3):463-474.

Vaccination of White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium bovis BCG - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Nol, P., Waters, W.R. 2007. Vaccination of White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium bovis BCG [abstract]. 111th Annual Meeting of the United States Animal Health Association. p. 35.

Comparison of Four Serological Assays and Culture to Determine Tuberculosis Infection in Captive Elephants in Nepal - (Abstract Only)

Mikota, S.K., Miller, M., Dumonceaux, G., Giri, K., Gairhe, K., Hamilton, K., Paudel, S., Lyaschshenko, K., Larsen, R.S., Payeur, J., Waters, W.R., Kaufman, G. 2007. Comparison of Four Serological Assays and Culture to Determine Tuberculosis Infection in Captive Elephants in Nepal [abstract]. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. p. 25.

Improved Specificity for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis in Fresh Tissue Using IS6110 Real-Time PCR - (Abstract Only)

Thacker, T.C., Harris, B., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2007. Improved Specificity for Detection of Mycobacterium bovis in Fresh Tissue Using IS6110 Real-Time PCR [abstract].

Proteomics Based Biomarker Discovery to Aid in the Unambiguous Detection of Bovine Tuberculosis Infection in Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Seth, M., Vulchanova, L., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Sreevatsan, S. 2007. Proteomics Based Biomarker Discovery to Aid in the Unambiguous Detection of Bovine Tuberculosis Infection in Cattle [abstract]. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 10P.

Development and Evaluation of a Real-time Reverse Transcription-PCR Assay for Quantification of Gamma Interferon mRNA to Diagnose Tuberculosis in Multiple Animal Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrington, N.P., Surujballi, O.P., Waters, W.R., Prescott, J.F. 2007. Development and Evaluation of a Real-time Reverse Transcription-PCR Assay for Quantification of Gamma Interferon mRNA to Diagnose Tuberculosis in Multiple Animal Species. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 14(12):1563-1571.

Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination Induces Memory CD4+ T cells Characterized by Effector Biomarker Expression and Anti-mycobacterial Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Endsley, J.J., Hogg, A., Shell, L.J., Mcaulay, M., Coffey, T., Howard, C., Capinos-Scherer, C.F., Waters, W.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Estes, D.M., Villarreal-Ramos, B. 2007. Mycobacterium bovis BCG Vaccination Induces Memory CD4+ T cells Characterized by Effector Biomarker Expression and Anti-mycobacterial Activity. Vaccine. 25(50):8384-8394.

Failure of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis DeltaRD1 DeltapanCD Double Deletion Mutant in a Neonatal Calf Aerosol M. bovis Challenge model: Comparisons to Responses Elicited by M. bovis bacille Calmette Guerin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Scherer, C.F., Estes, D.M., Jacobs, W.R., Glatman-Freedman, A., Larsen, M.H. 2007. Failure of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis DeltaRD1 DeltapanCD Double Deletion Mutant in a Neonatal Calf Aerosol M. bovis Challenge model: Comparisons to Responses Elicited by M. bovis bacille Calmette Guerin. Vaccine. 25(45):7832-7840.

Efficacy of Oral and Parenteral Routes of Mycobacterium bovis bacille Calmette-Guerin Vaccination Against Experimental Bovine Tuberculosis in White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus): A Feasibility Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nol, P., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Aldwell, F.E., Buddle, B.M., Triantis, J., Linke, L., Phillips, G., Thacker, T.C., Rhyan, J., Dunbar, M., Salman, M.D. 2008. Efficacy of Oral and Parenteral Routes of Mycobacterium bovis bacille Calmette-Guerin Vaccination Against Experimental Bovine Tuberculosis in White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus): A Feasibility Study. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 44(2):247-259.

Veterinary Applications for Monitoring Mononuclear Cell Proliferation Using Cell Tracking Dyes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Sacco, R.E. 2007. Veterinary Applications for Monitoring Mononuclear Cell Proliferation Using Cell Tracking Dyes. Immunological Investigations. 36(5-6):887-908.

Effects of Culture Conditions and Tuberculin Source on Interferon-gamma Production in Whole Blood Cultures from Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, M., Palmer, M.V., Egnuni, T., Hardegger, R., Kyburz, A., Oesch, B. 2007. Effects of Culture Conditions and Tuberculin Source on Interferon-gamma Production in Whole Blood Cultures from Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle [abstract]. International Veterinary Immunology Symposium. p. 25.

Antigen-specific B-cell responses by neonatal calves after early vaccination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Beitz, D.C., Waters, W.R. 2007. Antigen-specific B-cell responses by neonatal calves after early vaccination. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(11):5208-5217.

Bovine Tuberculosis: Analyzing the Parameters of the Interferon Gamma Assay and Improved Diagnosis with New Antigens - (Abstract Only)

Schiller, I., Vordermeier, M., Waters, W.R., Marg-Haufe, B., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Hardegger, R., Kyburz, A., Raeber, A., Oesch, B. 2007. Bovine Tuberculosis: Analyzing the Parameters of the Interferon Gamma Assay and Improved Diagnosis with New Antigens [abstract].

Lesion Development and Immunohistochemical Changes in Granulomas from Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C. 2007. Lesion Development and Immunohistochemical Changes in Granulomas from Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium bovis. Veterinary Pathology. 44(6):863-874.

Vaccination of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette Guerin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2007. Vaccination of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette Guerin. Vaccine. 25(36):5489-97.

An Aerosolized Brucella spp. Challenge Model for Laboratory Animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olsen, S.C., Waters, W.R., Stoffregen, W.C. 2007. An Aerosolized Brucella spp. Challenge Model for Laboratory Animals. Zoonoses and Public Health. 54(8):281-285.

Associations between Cytokine Gene Expression and Pathology in Cattle infected with Mycobacterium bovis - (Abstract Only)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2007. Associations between Cytokine Gene Expression and Pathology in Cattle infected with Mycobacterium bovis. [Abstract]. American Association for Microbiology. Abstract No. U-037.

The Neonatal calf Tuberculosis Vaccine Model: Immune Responses to Protective and Non-protective Vaccines after Aerosol Challenge with Virulent Mycobacterium bovis - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Thacker, T.C., Estes, M., Jacobs, W.R., Larsen, M.L. 2007. The Neonatal calf Tuberculosis Vaccine Model: Immune Responses to Protective and Non-protective Vaccines after Aerosol Challenge with Virulent Mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. The American Association of Immunologists. p. 43.51.

Bo-lysin: A Potential Candidate as a biomarker of Protection after Vaccination against Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Scherer, C.F., Endsley, J.J., Aguiar, J.B., Waters, W.R., Estes, D.M. 2007. Bo-lysin: A Potential Candidate as a biomarker of Protection after Vaccination against Tuberculosis [abstract]. American Association of Immunologists. p. 47.39.

Biomarkers of CD4+ CTL cell Mediated Immunity to Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Endsley, J.J., Hogg, A., Shell, L., Mcalauy, M., Scherer, C.C., Coffey, T., Howard, C., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Estes, D.M. 2007. Biomarkers of CD4+ CTL cell Mediated Immunity to Tuberculosis [abstract]. American Association of Imunologists. p. 43.49.

Associations Between Cytokine Gene Expression and Pathology in Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2007. Associations Between Cytokine Gene Expression and Pathology in Mycobacterium bovis Infected Cattle. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 119(3-4):204-213.

Experimental Infection of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Stabel, J.R., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Miller, J.M. 2007. Experimental Infection of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 43(4):597-608.

An ESAT-6:CFP10 DNA vaccine Administered in Conjunction with Mycobacterium bovis BCG confers Protection to Cattle Challenged with Virulent M. bovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Maue, A.C., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Minion, F.C., Brown, W.C., Norimine, J., Foote, M., Scherer, C.F., Estes, D.M. 2007. An ESAT-6:CFP10 DNA vaccine Administered in Conjunction with Mycobacterium bovis BCG confers Protection to Cattle Challenged with Virulent M. bovis. Vaccine. 25(24):4735-4746.

Effect of growth-rate on fat-soluble vitamin, copper and zinc concentrations in the circulation of neonatal calves - (Abstract Only)

Nonnecke, B.J., Foote, M.R., Horst, R.L., Waters, W.R., Miller, B.L., Johnson, T.E., Fowler, M. 2007. Effect of growth-rate on fat-soluble vitamin, copper and zinc concentrations in the circulation of neonatal calves [abstract]. 2007 Joint Meeting-American Dairy Science Association, Poultry Science Association, Asociacion Mexicana de Produccion Animal, American Society of Animal Sciences. p. 358.

Blood Culture and Stimulation Conditions for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Cervids by the Cervigam Assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Orloski, K., Nol, P., Harrington, N.P., Olsen, S.C., Nonnecke, B.J. 2008. Blood Culture and Stimulation Conditions for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Cervids by the Cervigam Assay. Veterinary Record. 162(7):203-208.

Activity of DL-alpha-Difluoromethylarginine and Polyamine Analogues against Cryptosporidium parvum Infection in a T-Cell Receptor Alpha-Deficient Mouse Model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yarlett, N., Waters, W.R., Harp, J.A., Wannemuehler, M.J., Morada, M., Bellcastro, J., Upton, S.J., Marton, L.J., Frydman, B.J. 2007. Activity of DL-alpha-Difluoromethylarginine and Polyamine Analogues against Cryptosporidium parvum Infection in a T-Cell Receptor Alpha-Deficient Mouse Model. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 51(4):1234-1239.

Cryptosporidium parvum spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase Exhibits Different Characteristics From the Host Enzyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yarlett, N., Wu, G., Waters, W.R., Harp, J.A., Wannemuehler, M.J., Morada, M., Athanasopoulos, D., Martinez, M.P., Upton, S.J., Marton, L.J. 2007. Cryptosporidium parvum spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase Exhibits Different Characteristics From the Host Enzyme. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology. 152(2):170-180.

INTERPRETATION OF TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS MAY BE CONFOUNDED IN CATTLE INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM KANSASII - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Harris, N.B., Payeur, J.B., Minion, F.C., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J.M., Lyashchenko, K.P. 2006. Interpretation of tuberculosis diagnostic test results may be confounded in cattle infected with Mycobacterium kansasii [abstract]. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. p. 81.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTISPECIES REAL-TIME RT-PCR WHOLE BLOOD ASSAY TO DETECT INTERFERON-GAMMA RESPONSE TO MYCOBACTERIAL ANTIGENS AND EVALUATION IN MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS). - (Abstract Only)

Harrington, N.P., Waters, W.R., Surujballi, O.P., Prescott, J.F. 2006. Development of a multispecies real-time RT-PCR whole blood assay to detect interferon-gamma response to mycobacterial antigens and evaluation in Mycobacterium bovis-infected elk (Cervus elaphus)[abstract]. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. p. 72.

TUBERCULOSIS IN ELEPHANTS: AN UPDATE ON DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT; IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTROL IN RANGE COUNTRIES - (Abstract Only)

Dumonceaux, G., Miller, M., Lyashchenko, K., Larsen, R.S., Waters, W.R., Kaufman, G. 2006. Tuberculosis in Elephants: An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment; Implications for Control in Range Countries [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the International Elephant Foundation. 2006 International Elephant Conservation and Research Symposium, October 21-22, 2006, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2006 CDROM

VACCINATION OF WHITE-TAILED DEER WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BACILLUS CALMETTE GUERIN (BCG) - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2006. Vaccination of white-tailed deer with mycobacterium bovis bacillus calmette guerin (bcg)[abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 122.

EFFECTS OF PRE-CULTURE HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE ON INTERFERON-GAMMA RESPONSES IN WHOLE BLOOD CULTURES FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Olsen, S.C., Palmer, M.V. 2007. Effects of pre-culture holding time and temperature on interferon-gamma responses in whole blood cultures from Mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle. Veterinary Microbiology. 119(2-4):277-282.

Efficacy of Oral and Parenteral Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG Danish Strain 1331) in Protecting White-tailed Deer (Odecoileus Virginianus) against Bovine Tuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Nol, P., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Aldwell, F.E., Buddle, B.M., Rhyan, J.C., Dunbar, M., Salman, M.D. 2006. Efficacy of Oral and Parenteral Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG Danish Strain 1331) in Protecting White-tailed Deer (Odecoileus Virginianus) against Bovine Tuberculosis [abstract]. p. 25.

SEROLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CERVIDS (CERVUS ELAPHUS) EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS: POTENTIAL FOR SERODIAGNOSIS - (Abstract Only)

Prescott, J.F., Harrington, N.P., Waters, W.R., Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Surujballi, O. 2006. Serological Responses of cervids (Cervus elaphus) experimentally infected with Mycobacterium bovis: Potential for serodiagnosis [abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians. 2006 Annual Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association and the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, August 6-10, 2006, Storrs, CT. 2006 CDROM.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF ELK TO INITITAL AND BOOSTER VACCINATIONS WITH BRUCELLA ABORTUS STRAIN RB51 OR 19 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olsen, S.C., Fach, S.J., Palmer, M.V., Sacco, R.E., Stoffregen, W.C., Waters, W.R. 2006. Immune Responses of Elk to Initital and Booster Vaccinations with Brucella abortus Strain RB51 or 19. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(10):1098-1103.

EFFECTS OF PRE-INCUBATION HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE ON INTERFERON-GAMMA RESPONSES IN WHOLE BLOOD CULTURES FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J. 2006. Effects of pre-incubation holding time and temperature on interferon-gamma responses in whole blood cultures from Mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 197.

Mycobacterium avium in Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus Idahoensis): 28 Cases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrentien, L.A., Finnegan, M.V., Woodford, N.L., Mansfield, K.G., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Paustian, M., Garner, M.M., Bakke, A.C., Peloquin, C.A. 2006. Mycobacterium avium in Pygmy Rabbits (Brachylagus Idahoensis): 28 Cases. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37(4):498-512.

HIGH GROWTH RATE FAILS TO ENHANCE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES OF NEONATAL CALVES AND is associated with reduced lymphocyte viability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Beitz, D.C., Waters, W.R. 2007. High growth rate fails to enhance adaptive immune responses of neonatal calves and is associated with reduced lymphocyte viability. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(1):404-417.

A HIGHLY SENSITIVE AND SUBSPECIES-SPECIFIC SURFACE ANTIGEN ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF JOHNE'S DISEASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eda, S., Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Mori, Y., Whitlock, R.H., Scott, M.C., Speer, C.A. 2006. A Highly Sensitive and Subspecies-Specific Surface Antigen Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Diagnosis of Johne's Disease. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology.13(8)837-844.

SEROLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CERVIDS (CERVUS ELAPHUS EXPERIMENTAL INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS: POTENTIAL FOR SERODIAGNOSTICS - (Abstract Only)

Harrington, N.P., Prescott, J.F., Waters, W.R., Lyashchenko, K.P., Surujballi, O.P. 2006. Serological Responses of cervids (Cervus elaphus) experimental infected with Mycobacterium bovis: Potential for serodiagnostics [abstract]. In: Proceedings of 4th International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference, June 25-29, 2006, Oslo, Norway. 2006 CDROM.

RAPID LATERAL-FLOW FOR BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS - (Abstract Only)

Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Vordermeier, H.M., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2006. Rapid lateral-flow for bovine tuberculosis [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference. 4th International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference 2006, June 25-29, 2006, Oslo, Norway. 2006 CDROM.

VACINATION OF WHITE-TAILED DEER WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BACILLUS CALMETTE GUERIN (BCG) - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Waters, W.R. 2006. Vaccination of white-tailed deer with Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG). [abstract]. In: Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis 11th Annual Meeting, June 7-8, 2006, Lansing, Michigan, 2006 CDROM.

ORAL BACILLE CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG) VACCINATION OF WHITE-TAILED DEER AGAINST BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS - (Abstract Only)

Nol, P., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Rhyan, J., Aldwell, F., Buddle, B., Dunbar, M., Salman, M. 2006. Oral bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Vaccination of White-tailed Deer against Bovine Tuberculosis [abstract]. In: Michigan Bovine Tuberculosis 11th Annual Meeting, June 7-8, 2006, Lansing, Michigan, 2006 CDROM.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF A MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS PARTIAL PROTEIN ARRAY FOR DISCOVERY OF NOVEL ANTIGENS - (Abstract Only)

Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Stabel, J.R., Kapur, V., Paustian, M. 2006. Development and use of a Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis partial protein array for discovery of novel antigens [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society for Microbiology 106th Annual Meeting. May 20-25, 2006. Orlando, Florida. 2006 CDROM.

A NOVEL ELISA FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTIONS (JOHNE'S DISEASE) IN CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

Eda, S., Scott, M.C., Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Yoshiyuki, M., Whitlock, R.H., Speer, C.A. 2006. A Novel ELISA for the Diagnosis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infections (Johne's disease) in Cattle [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology 106th Annual Meeting.

TUBERCULOSIS IN ELEPHANTS: ANTIBODY RESPONSES TO DEFINED ANTIGENS OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS, POTENTIAL FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS, AND MONITORING OF TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyashchenko, K.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Olsen, J., Ball, R., Dumonceaux, G., Dunker, F., Buckley, C., Richards, M., Waters, W.R. 2006. Tuberculosis in Elephants: Antibody Responses to Defined Antigens of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Potential for Early Diagnosis, and Monitoring of Treatment. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(7):722-732.

A NOVEL ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY FOR DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTIONS (JOHNE'S DISEASE) IN CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Speer, C.A., Scott, M.C., Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Mori, Y., Whitlock, R.H., Eda, S. 2006. A Novel Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Diagnosis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Infections (Johne's Disease) in Cattle. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(5):535-540.

CORRELATION OF CYTOKINE GENE EXPRESSION WITH PATHOLOGY IN WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2006. Correlation of Cytokine Gene Expression with Pathology in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Infected with Mycobacterium bovis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(6):640-647.

EARLY ANTIBODY RESPONSES TO EXPERIMENTAL MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Bannantine, J.P., Vordermeier, H.M., Hewinson, R.G., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J.M. 2006. Early Antibody Responses to Experimental Mycobacterium bovis Infection of Cattle. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(6):648-654.

IMMUNE RESPONSES TO DEFINED ANTIGENS OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS IN CATTLE EXPERIEMNTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM KANSASII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Payeur, J.B., Harris, N.B., Minion, F.C., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J. 2006. Immune Responses to Defined Antigens of Mycobacterium bovis in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium kansasii. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(6):611-619.

HIGH-GROWTH RATE FAILS TO ENHANCE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES IN NEONATAL CALVES AND DECREASES IMMUNE CELL VIABILITY - (Other)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Beitz, D.C. 2006. High-growth rate fails to enhance adaptive immune responses in neonatal calves and decreases immune cell viability. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2006. Available: http://www.ans.iastate.edu/report/air/2006pdf/R2103.pdf.

HIGH GROWTH RATE FAILS TO ENHANCE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSES OF NEONATAL CALVES AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH DECREASED T CELL VIABILITY - (Abstract Only)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Beitz, D.C., Fowler, M.A., Johnson, T.E., Miller, B.L. 2006. High growth rate fails to enhance adaptive immune responses of neonatal calves and is associated with decreased T cell viability [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science 2006 Joint Annual Meeting. p. 163.

ANTIGEN SPECIFIC PROLIFERATION AND ACTIVATION OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED REINDEER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Minion, F.C., Davis, W.C. 2006. Antigen-specific proliferation and activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from Mycobacterium bovis-infected reindeer. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 111(2006): 263-277.

IDENTIFICATION OF A HAEMOMYCOPLASMA SPECIES IN ANEMIC REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stoffregen, W.C., Alt, D.P., Palmer, M.V., Olsen, S.C., Waters, W.R., Stasko, J.A., Peterson Burch, B.D. 2006. Identification of a Haemomycoplasma Species in Anemic Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus). Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 42(2):249-258.

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TUBERCULIN SKIN-TESTING REGIMENS ON GAMMA INTERFERON AND ANTIBODY RESPONSES IN CATTLE EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Lyashchenko, K. 2006. Effect of Different Tuberculin Skin-Testing Regimens on Gamma Interferon and Antibody Responses in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium bovis. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 13(3):387-394.

ADVANCES IN BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSIS AND PATHOGENESIS: WHAT POLICY MAKERS NEED TO KNOW - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2006. Advances in bovine tuberculosis diagnosis and pathogenesis: What policy makers need to know. Veterinary Microbiology. 112(2006):181-190.

DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS OF ANTIGEN-INDUCED GAMMA INTERFERON PRODUCTION BY BLOOD LEUKOCYTES FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2006. Diagnostic Implications of Antigen-induced Gamma interferon production by blood leukocytes from mycobacterium bovis-infected Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus). Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 13:37-44.

APPLICATION OF MAPIA (MULTIPLE ANTIGEN PRINT IMMUNOASSAY) AND RAPID LATERAL FLOW TECHNOLOGY FOR TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF ELEPHANTS - (Proceedings)

Lyashcenko, K., Miller, M., Waters, W.R. 2005. Application of mapia (multiple antigen print immunoassay) and rapid lateral flow technology for tuberculosis testing of elephants. In: Proceedings of American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. 2005 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Annual Conference, October 15-18, 2005, Omaha, Nebraska. 2005 CDROM.

COMPARATIVE NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION OF LPS-STIMULATED MONOCYTE-DERIVED MACROPHAGES FROM OVIS CANADENSIS AND OVIS ARIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sacco, R.E., Waters, W.R., Rudolph, K.M., Drew, M.L. 2006. Comparative nitric oxide production of LPS-stimulated monocyte-derived macrophages from Ovis canadensis and Ovis aries. Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 29(1):1-11.

MYCOBACTERIUM KANSASII INFECTION OF CATTLE CONFOUNDS INTERPRETATION OF TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Payeur, J.B., Minion, F.C., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J.M. 2005. Mycobacterium Kansasii Infection of Cattle Confounds Interpretation of Tuberculosis Diagnostic Tests [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 26.

FIELD APPLICATION OF ANTIBODY-BASED TESTS FOR THE DETECTION OF TUBERCULOUS DEER IN MICHIGAN, USA - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Bannantine, J.P., Zimmerman, S., Schmitt, S.M., O'Brien, J., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J. 2005. Field Application of Antibody-based Tests for the Detection of Tuberculous deer in Michigan, USA [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 70.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTISPECIES REAL-TIME RT-PCR WHOLE BLOOD ASSAY TO DETECT INTERFERON-GAMMA RESPONSE TO MYCOBACTERIAL ANTIGENS AND EVALUATION IN MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS) - (Abstract Only)

Harrington, N., Waters, W.R., Surujballi, O., Prescott, J. 2005. Development of a Multispecies Real-time RT-PCR Whole Blood Assay to detect Interferon-gamma Response to Mycobacterial Antigens and Evaluation in Mycobacterium bovis-infected elk (cervus elaphus)[abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 73.

POPULATION DIFFERENCES IN TEST SPECIFICITY AND VALIDATION OF NOVEL ANTIGENS - (Abstract Only)

Judge, L.J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Bolin, S.R. 2005. Population Differences in Test Specificity and Validation of Novel Antigens [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 70.

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SKIN TESTING REGIMENS ON INTERFERON GAMMA AND ANTIBODY RESPONSES IN CATTLE EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Minion, F.C., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J., Lyashchenko, K. 2005. Effects of Different Skin Testing Regimens on Interferon gamma and Antibody Responses in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium Bovis [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 24.

EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS: PATHOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL FINDINGS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2005. Experimental Infection of Reindeer (rangifer tarandus) with Mycobacterium bovis: Pathological and Immunological Findings[abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 70.

LESION DEVELOPMENT AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN CATTLE EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Whipple, D.L. 2005. Lesion Development and Immunohistochemical Changes in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. p. 70.

WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN RESPONSE TO INFECTION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2005. White-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) Cytokine Expression in Response to Infection with Mycobacterium Bovis [abstract]. International Conference on Mycobacterium bovis. Paper No. 3085.

FLOW CYTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE TO M. SUBSP AVIUM PARATUBERCULOSIS IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Davis, W.C., Koo, H.C., Liu, X.D., Hamilton, M.J., Barrington, G.M., Allen, A.J., Dahl, J.L., Park, Y.H., Waters, W.R. 2005. Flow Cytometric Analysis of the Immune Response to M. subsp avium Paratuberculosis in Experimentally Infected Calves [abstract]. In: International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. 8th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis, August 13-17, 2005, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2005 CDROM.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF A MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS PARTIAL PROTEIN ARRAY FOR DISCOVERY OF NOVEL ANTIGENS - (Abstract Only)

Bannantine, J.P., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Kapur, V., Stabel, J.R., Paustian, M. 2006. Development and use of a mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis partial protein array for discovery of novel antigens [abstract]. International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. p. 146.

EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Thomson, B.V. 2006. Experimentally induced infection of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) with Mycobacterium bovis. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 18(2006):52-60.

EFFECTS OF AGE AND NUTRITION ON PROLIFERATION AND ACTIVATION OF MITOGEN STIMULATED T CELL SUBSETS FROM NEONATAL CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Foote, M., Nonnecke, B.J., Fowler, M., Miller, B., Beitz, D.C., Waters, W.R. 2005. Effects of age and nutrition on proliferation and activation of mitogen stimulated T cell subsets from neonatal calves [abstract]. 2005 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science-Canadian Society for Animal Science. p. 45.

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SKIN TESTING REGIMENS ON INTERFERON GAMMA AND ANTIBODY RESPONSES IN CATTLE EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Minion, C.F., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J., Lyashchenko, K. 2005. Effects of different skin testing regimens on interferon gamma and antibody responses in cattle experimentally infected with Mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 7.

USE OF RMPB70 PROTEIN AND ESAT-6 PEPTIDE AS ANTIGENS FOR COMPARISON OF THE ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT, IMMUNOCHROMATOGRAPHIC, AND LATEX BEAD AGGLUTINATION ASSAYS FOR SERODIAGNOSIS OF BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koo, H.C., Park, Y.H., Ahn, J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Hamilton, M.J., Barrington, G., Abdelaziz, M.A., Cho, S., Shin, S. 2005. Use of rMPB70 Protein and ESAT-6 Peptide as Antigens for Comparison of the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent, Immunochromatographic, and Latex Bead Agglutination Assays for Serodiagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43(9):4498-4506.

ANALYSIS OF IMMUNE RESPONSES DIRECTED TOWARD A RECOMBINANT EARLY SECRETORY ANTIGENIC TARGET SIX-KILODALTON PROTEIN-CULTURE FILTRATE PROTEIN 10 FUSION PROTEIN IN MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE - (Trade Journal)

Maue, A., Waters, W.R., Davis, W.C., Palmer, M.V., Minion, F.C., Estes, D.M. 2005. Analysis of Immune Responses Directed toward a Recombinant Early Secretory Antigenic Target Six-Kilodalton Protein-Culture Filtrate Protein 10 Fusion Protein in Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Cattle. Infection and Immunity. 73(10):6659-67.

NEW METHOD OF SEROLOGICAL TESTING FOR MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS (JOHNE'S DISEASE) BY FLOW CYTOMETRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shigetoshi, E., Elliot, B., Scott, M.C., Waters, W.R., Bannantine, J.P., Speer, C.A. 2005. New Method of Serological Testing for Mycobacterium Avium subsp. Paratuberculosis (Johne's Disease) by Flow Cytometry. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2(3):250-62.

EFFECTS OF AGE AND NUTRITION ON EXPRESSION OF CD25, CD44, AND L-SELECTIN (CD62L) ON T-CELLS FROM NEONATAL CALVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Fowler, M.A., Miller, B.L., Beitz, D.C., Waters, W.R. 2005. Effects of age and nutrition on expression of CD25, CD44, and L-Selectin (CD62L) on T-cells from neonatal calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(8):2718-2729.

TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING BOOSTS ANTIBODY RESPONSES IN REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Bannantine, J.P., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J.M., Lyashchenko, K. 2005. Antibody responses in reindeer (rangifer tarandus) experimentally infected with mycobacterium bovis. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 12(6):727-35.

EFFECTS OF INCREASED DIETARY PROTEIN AND ENERGY ON COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITIES OF BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM VACCINATED, NEONATAL CALVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Beitz, D.C., Fowler, M.A., Miller, B.L., Johnson, T.E., Perry, H.B. 2005. Effects of increased dietary protein and energy on composition and functional capacities of blood mononuclear cells from vaccinated, neonatal calves. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 75(5):357-368.

NUTRITIONAL MODULATION OF THE PROLIFERATION AND ACTIVATION OF BLOOD LYMPHOCYTE SUBSETS FROM MILK REPLACER-FED CALVES - (Other)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Fowler, M.A., Miller, B.L., Beitz, D.C., Waters, W.R. 2005. Nutritional modulation of the proliferation and activation of blood lymphocyte subsets from milk replacer-fed calves. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005. AS Leaflet R2004.

RAPID TEST FOR SEROLOGICAL DETECTION OF TUBERCULOSIS IN MULTIPLE ANIMAL SPECIES - (Abstract Only)

Lyashchenko, K., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Olsen, J., Ball, R., Pollock, J., Andersen, P. 2004. Rapid Test for Serological Detection of Tuberculosis in Multiple Animal Species [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Wildlife Disease Association. 6th European Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association, December 20-23, 2004, Uppsala, Sweden. 2004 CDROM.

INITIAL THOUGHTS AND RESULTS ON THE USE OF MULTI-ANTIGEN PRINT IMMUNOASSAY IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF THERAPY OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS IN CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS ELEPHANT RESEARCH MEETING, FORT WORTH, TX 12/1/04 - (Abstract Only)

Ball, R.L., Lyashchenko, K.P., Waters, W.R., Olsen, J.H., Dumonceaux, G., Burton, M., Richard, M.J. 2004. Initial thoughts and results on the use of multi-antigen print immunoassay in the diagnosis and monitoring of therapy of mycobacterium tuberculosis in captive elephants [abstract]. Elephant Research Meeting. pg. 25.

ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC PROLIFERATION AND ACTIVATION OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED REINDEER - (Proceedings)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Thacker, T.C., Minion, F.C., Davis, W.C. 2004. Antigen-specific proliferation and activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from mycobacterium bovis-infected reindeer. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. 85:98.

DIFFERENTIATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF CATTLE FROM M. AVIUM SUBSP. AVIUM AND M. AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTION USING REOMBINANT ESAT-6:CFP-10 FUSION PROTEIN - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Minion, F.C. 2004. Differentiation of mycobacterium bovis infection of cattle from m. avium subsp. avium and m. avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection using reombinant esat-6:cfp-10 fusion protein [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 203

EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARNDUS) WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS; PATHOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL FINDINGS AT: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICIANS ANNUAL MEETING. GREENSBORO, NC. - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Slaughter, W.E., Jones, S.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2004. Experimental infection of reindeer (rangifer tarndus) with mycobacterium bovis; pathological and immunological findings [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 97.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADULT-LIKE CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSE IN CALVES AFTER EARLY VACCINATION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Foote, M.R., Palmer, M.V., Miller, B.L., Johnson, T.E., Perry, H.B., Fowler, M.A. 2005. Development of an adult-like cell-mediated immune response in calves after early vaccination with Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(1):195-210.

RAPID TEST FOR SEROLOGICAL DETECTION OF TUBERCULOSIS IN MULTIPLE ANIMAL SPECIES AT: 6TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF THE WDA, UPPSALA, SWEDEN 9/8-12/04 - (Abstract Only)

Lyashchenko, K., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Olsen, J., Ball, R., Pollock, J., Andersen, P. 2004. Rapid test for Serological Detection of Tuberculosis in Multiple Animal Species [abstract]. 6th European Conference of the WDA, Uppsala, Sweden 9/8-12/04. p. 25.

ANTIGEN RECOGNITION BY SERUM ANTIBODIES IN WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Bannantine, J.P., Whipple, D.L., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Pollack, J.M., Mcnair, J., Andersen, P., Lyashchencko, K. 2004. Antigen recognition by serum antibodies in white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) experimentally infected with mycobacterium bovis[abstract]. Wildlife Disease Association. p. 299.

EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS)WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS; PATHOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL FINDINGS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Thacker, T.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2004. Experimental infection of reindeer (rangifer tarandus)with mycobacterium bovis; pathological and immunological findings [abstract]. Wildlife Disease Association. p.402-403.

NEW LATEX BEAD AGGLUTINATION ASSAY FOR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CATTLE INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS AND M. AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koo, H.C., Park, Y.H., Ahn, J., Waters, W.R., Hamilton, M.J., Barrington, G., Mosaad, A.A., Palmer, M.V., Shin, S., Davis, W.C. 2004. New latex bead agglutination assay for differential diagnosis of cattle infected with mycobacterium bovis and m. avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 11(6):1070-1074.

ANALYSIS OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE TO MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CALVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koo, H.C., Park, Y.H., Hamilton, M.J., Barrington, G.M., Davies, C.J., Kim, J.B., Dahl, J.L., Waters, W.R., Davis, W.C. 2004. Analysis of the immune response to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in experimentally infected calves. Infection and Immunity. 72:6870-6883.

ANTIGEN RECOGNITION BY SERUM ANTIBODIES IN WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Bannantine, J.P., Whipple, D.L., Greenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Andersen, P., Mcnair, J., Pollock, J.M., Lyashchenko, K.P. 2004. Antigen recognition by serum antibodies in white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) experimentally infected with mycobacterium bovis. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 11(5):849-55.

CD80 AND CD86 BUT NOT CD154 AUGMENT DNA VACCINE-INDUCED PROTECTION IN EXPERIMENTAL BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Maue, A.C., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Minion, F.C., Brown, W.C., Estes, D.M. 2004. Cd80 and cd86 but not cd154 augment dna vaccine-induced protection in experimental bovine tuberculosis. Vaccine. 23(6):769-79.

IDENTIFICATION OF HAEMOMYCOPLASMA SPECIES IN ANEMIC REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) - (Abstract Only)

Stoffregen, W.C., Alt, D.P., Palmer, M.V., Olsen, S.C., Waters, W.R. 2004. Identification of haemomycoplasma species in anemic reindeer (rangifer tarandus) [abstract]. American College of Veterinary Pathologists Meeting. 41:550.

DIETARY PROTEIN AND ENERGY AND THE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE OF MILK REPLACER-FED DAIRY CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Foote, M.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Fowler, M.A., Miller, B.L., Beitz, D.C. 2004. Dietary protein and energy and the adaptive immune response of milk replacer-fed dairy calves [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. p. 406.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BOVINE HOMOLOGUE OF GRANULYSIN AND NK-LYSIN WITH BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Endsley, J.J., Furrer, J.L., Endsley, M.A., Mcintosh, M.A., Maue, A., Waters, W.R., Lee, D.R., Estes, M. 2004. Characterization of bovine homologue of granulysin and nk-lysin with broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Journal of Immunology. 173(4):2607-14.

ANTIGEN RECOGNITION IN WHITE-TAILED DEER EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Proceedings)

Lyaschenko, K., Greeenwald, R., Esfandiari, J., Pollock, J.J., Andersen, P., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2004. Antigen recognition in white-tailed deer experimentally infected with mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. Paper No. WK.11.6.7:369.

ANALYSIS OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE TO M. AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CALVES AND NATURALLY INFECTED COWS WITH CLINICAL SYMPTOMS - (Proceedings)

Koo, H., Davis, W.C., Park, Y., Kwon, N., Hamilton, M., Barrington, G.M., Dahl, J.N., Waters, W.R. 2004. Analysis of the immune response to m. avium subsp. paratuberculosis in experimentally infected calves and naturally infected cows with clinical symptoms [abstract]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. Paper No. WK.11.6.6:368.

DEER TO CATTLE TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS THROUGH INDIRECT CONTACT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L. 2004. Deer to cattle transmission of mycobacterium bovis through indirect contact. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 65(11):1483-1489

DIFFERENTIATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF CATTLE FROM M. AVIUM SUBSP. AVIUM AND M. AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTION USING A RECOMBINANT ESAT-6:CFP-10 FUSION PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Palmer, M.V., Robbe Austerman, S., Bannantine, J.P., Stabel, J.R., Whipple, D.L., Payeur, J.B., Estes, D.M., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2004. Use of recombinant esat-6:cfp-10 fusion protein for differentiation of infections of cattle by mycobacterium bovis and by m.avium subsp. avium and m. avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 11:729-735.

WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN RESPONSE TO INFECTION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Proceedings)

Thacker, T.C., Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R. 2004. White-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) cytokine expression in response to infection with mycobacterium bovis. Proceedings of Keystone Symposia. p.119.

INDUCTION OF NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES IN REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF KILLED WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Pedersen, D.D., Stoffregen, W.C. 2004. Induction of neutralizing antibodies in reindeer (rangifer tarandus) after administration of killed west nile virus vaccine. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 40(4):759-62.

COMPARISON OF THE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE IN NEONATAL AND YOUNG ADULT DAIRY CATTLE UTILIZING A MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BCG SENSITIZATION/PPDB CHALLENGE MODEL - (Abstract Only)

Nonnecke, B.J., Foote, M.R., Miller, B.L., Fowler, M.A., Waters, W.R. 2003. Comparison of the adaptive immune response in neonatal and young adult dairy cattle utilizing a mycobacterium bovis bcg sensitization/ppdb challenge model [abstract]. ARS Immunology Workshop. Paper No. 70:63.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BCG VACCINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L. 2004. Immune responses of white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) to mycobacterium bovis bcg vaccination. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 40:66-78.

NUTRITIONAL PLANE AFFECTS ANTIGEN-INDUCED PROLIFERATION OF LYMPHOCYTE SUBSETS IN MILK REPLACER-FED CALVES VACCINATED WITH M. BOVIS BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG) - (Abstract Only)

Nonnecke, B.J., Foote, M.R., Fowler, M.A., Miller, B.L., Waters, W.R. 2003. Nutritional plane affects antigen-induced proliferation of lymphocyte subsets in milk replacer-fed calves vaccinated with M. bovis bacillus calmette-guerin (bcg)[abstract]. ARS Immunology Workshop. Paper No. 17:35.

EXPERIMENTAL MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTION OF CALVES: EARLY INDUCTION OF A CONCURRENT HUMORA AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSE - (Abstract Only) - (02-Dec-03)

ANTIGEN-INDUCED IFN-G, NITRIC OXIDE, AND TNF-A PRODUCTION BY BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE: DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Carlson, M.P., Nonnecke, B.J. 2003. Antigen-induced ifn-g, nitric oxide, and tnf-a production by blood mononuclear cells from mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle: diagnostic implications [abstract]. ARS Immunology Workshop. Paper No.70:63

EXPERIMENTAL MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTION OF CALCES:EARLY INDUCTION OF A CONCURRENT HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSE - (Abstract Only) - (09-Nov-03)

COSTIMULATORY MOLECULES AUGMENT DNA VACCINE-INDUCED IMMUNITY TO EXPERIMENTAL BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS - (Proceedings)

Maue, A.C., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Minion, F.C., Brown, W.C., Estes, D.M. 2003. Costimulatory molecules augment dna vaccine-induced immunity to experimental bovine tuberculosis. Proceedings of the 84th Annual Meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 120.

COMPARISON OF IMMUNOLOGIC RESPONSES OF BISON (BISON BISON) AND CATTLE TO VACCINATIONS WITH BRUCELLA ABORTUS STRAIN RB51 - (Proceedings)

Olsen, S.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Waters, W.R. 2003. Comparison of immunologic responses of bison (bison bison) and cattle to vaccinations with brucella abortus strain rb51 [abstract]. Proceedings of the 84th Annual Meeting of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. Poster No. 67.

ANALYSIS OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE TO M. SUBSP. AVIUM PARATUBERCULOSIS IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CALVES - (Abstract Only) - (09-Nov-03)

ANTIGEN-INDUCED IFN-G, NITRIC OXIDE, AND TNF-A PRODUCTION BY BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE: DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Carlson, M.P., Nonnecke, B.J. 2003. Antigen-induced ifn-g, nitric oxide, and tnf-a production by blood mononuclear cells from mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle: diagnostic implications (abstract). American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 180.

EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS: DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Proceedings)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R., Jones, L.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2003. Experimental infection of reindeer (rangifer tarandus) with mycobacterium bovis: diagnostic implications. Proceedings of the United States Animal Health Association. p.569-576.

SHARED FEED AS A MEANS OF DEER TO DEER TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L. 2003. Shared feed as a means of deer to deer transmission of mycobacterium bovis (abstract). American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p.179.

WEST NILE VIRUS IN REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) - (Abstract Only) - (09-Oct-03)

ANALYSIS OF LYMPHOCYTES ISOLATED FROM WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) FAWNS - (Abstract Only)

Fach, S.J., Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Davis, W.C., Sacco, R.E. 2003. Analysis of lymphocytes isolated from white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) fawns. Immunology Research Workshop. December 2, 2003.

SHARED FEED AS A MEANS OF DEER TO DEER TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L. 2004. Shared feed as a means of deer to deer transmission of mycobacterium bovis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 40:87-91.

TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIM BOVIS FROM WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) TO CATTLE THROUGH INDIRECT CONTACT - (Abstract Only) - (18-Sep-03)

AEROSOL EXPOSURE OF WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L. 2003. Aerosol exposure of white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) to mycobacterium bovis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 39:817-823.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BCG VACCINATION - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R., Minion, F.C. 2003. Immune Responses of White-tailed Deer (odocoileus virginianus) to Mycobacterium bovis bcg Vaccination [abstract]. Meeting Abstract.

EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS: DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L., Pitzer, J.E., Minion, F.C. 2003. Experimental infection of reindeer (rangifer tarandus) with mycobacterium bovis: diagnostic implications [abstract]. Wildlife Disease Association. p. 105

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANS) TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BCG VACCINATION - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L., Minion, F.C. 2003. Immune responses of white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginians) to mycobacterium bovis bcg vaccination [abstract]. Wildlife Disease Association. p. 146.

SHARED FEED AS A MEANS OF DEER TO DEER TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L. 2003. Shared feed as a means of deer to deer transmission of mycobacterium bovis [abstract]. Wildlife Disease Association. p. 143.

IMMUNOLOGIC RESPONSES AND EFFICACY OF HAND OR BALLISTIC VACCINATION OF BISON (BISON BISON) WITH BRUCELLA ABORTUS STRAIN RB51 - (Abstract Only)

Olsen, S.C., Stoffregen, W.C., Waters, W.R. 2003. Immunologic responses and efficacy of hand or ballistic vaccination of bison (bison bison) with brucella abortus strain rb51(abstact). Wildlife Disease Association. Paper No. 108.

WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION IN REINDEER (RANGIFER TARNADUS) - (Abstract Only) - (11-Aug-03)

MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF VITAMIN D-DEFICIENT NOS -/- MICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Nonnecke, B.J., Whipple, D.L., Horst, R.L. 2004. Mycobacterium bovis infection of vitamin d-deficient nos -/- mice. Microbial Pathagenesis. 36:11-17.

MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BACILLE CALMETTE GUERIN VACCINATION OF CATTLE: ACTIVATION OF BOVINE CD4+ AND GAMMADELTA TCR+ CELLS AND MODULATION OF 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Nonnecke, B.J., Foote, M.R., Maue, A.C., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Horst, R.L., Estes, D.M. 2004. Mycobacterium bovis bacille calmette guerin vaccination of cattle: activation of bovine cd4+ and gammadelta tcr+ cells and modulation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3. Tuberculosis. 83:287-297.

PRODUCTION OF INTERFERON-GAMMA BY REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS: RELEVANCE TO TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSIS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R., Jones, S.L. 2003. Production of Interferon-gamma by Reindeer (rangifer tarandus) Blood Mononuclear cells: Relevance to Tuberculosis Diagnosis [abstract]. Meeting Abstract.

PRODUCTION ON INTERFERON-GAMMA BY REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS RELEVANCE TO TUBERULOSIS DIAGNOSIS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R., Jones, S. 2003. Production on interferon-gamma by Reindeer (rangifer tarandus) blood Mononuclear cells Relevance to Tuberulosis Diagnosis [abstract]. Diseases at the Interface between Domestic Livestock and Wildlife Species.

SHARED FEED AS A MEANS OF DEER TO DEER TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only) - (17-Jul-03)

EXPERIMENTAL MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM SUBSP. PARATUBERCULOSIS INFECTION OF CALVES: EARLY INDUCTION OF A HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Miller, J.M., Palmer, M.V., Stabel, J.R., Jones, D.E., Koistinen, K.A., Steadham, E.M., Hamilton, M.J., Davis, W.C., Bannantine, J.P. 2003. Experimental mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection of calves: early induction of a humoral and cellular immune response. Infection and Immunity. 71:5130-5138.

WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION IN REINDEER (RANGIFER TARANDUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Rogers, D.G., Hamir, A.N., Richt, J., Pedersen, D.D., Waters, W.R. 2004. West nile virus infection in reindeer (rangifer tarandus). Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 16(3):219-222.

ANTIGEN-INDUCED IFN-GAMMA, NITRIC OXIDE, AND TNF-ALPHA PRODUCTION BY BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE: DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L., Carlson, M.P., Nonnecke, B.J. 2003. Antigen-induced ifn-gamma, nitric oxide, and tnf-alpha production by blood mononuclear cells from mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle: diagnostic implications. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology.

EXPRESSION OF L-SELECTIN (CD62L), CD44, AND CD25 ON ACTIVATED BOVINE T CELLS - (Abstract Only) - (06-May-03)

EFFECT OF PLANE OF NUTRITION ON PROLIFERATION OF LYMPHOCYTE SUBSETS FROM NEONATAL CALVES VACCINATED WITH M. BOVIS, BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN (BCG) - (Abstract Only) - (21-Apr-03)

IN VITRO EFFECTS OF 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 ON INTERFERON-GAMMA AND TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA SECRETION BY BLOOD LEUKOCYTES FROM YOUNG AND ADULT CATTLE VACCINATED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BCG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonnecke, B.J., Waters, W.R., Foote, M.R., Fowler, M.A., Horst, R.L., Miller, B.L. 2003. In vitro effects of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on interferon-gamma and tumor necrosis factor-alpha secretion by blood leukocytes from young and adult cattle vaccinated with Mycobacterium bovis BCG. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 73(4):235-244.

CHARACTERIZATION OF TREPONEMA-PHAGEDENIS-LIKE SPIROCHETES ISOLATED FROM PAPILLOMATOUS DIGITAL DERMATITIS LESIONS IN DAIRY CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Trott, D.J., Moeller, M.R., Zuerner, R.L., Goff, J.P., Waters, W.R., Alt, D.P., Walker, R.L., Wannemuehler, M.J. 2003. Characterization of treponema-phagedenis-like spirochetes isolated from papillomatous digital dermatitis lesions in dairy cattle. Infection and Immunity.

ANALYSIS OF INTERFERON-GAMMA PRODUCTION BY MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTED WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) USING AN IN-VITRO BLOOD BASED ASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Waters, W.R., Whipple, D.L., Slaughter, R.E., Jones, S.L. 2004. Analysis of interferon-gamma production by mycobacterium bovis infected white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) using an in-vitro blood based assay. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 16:17-21.

EXPRESSION OF L-SELECTIN (CD62L), CD44, AND CD25 ON ACTIVATED BOVINE T CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Cheng, D., Nonnecke, B.J., Whipple, D.L. 2003. Expression of l-selectin (cd62l), cd44, and cd25 on activated bovine t cells. Infection and Immunity.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF ELK TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS BACILLUS CALMETTE GUERIN VACCINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, W.R., Palmer, M.V., Olsen, S.C., Sacco, R.E., Whipple, D.L. 2003. Immune responses of elk to mycobacterium bovis bacillus calmette guerin vaccination. Vaccine. Vol. 21(13-14), p. 1518-1526.

ANALYSIS OF LYMPHOCYTES ISOLATED FROM WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) FAWNS - (Abstract Only) - (02-Aug-02)

EVALUATION OF IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ACTIVITY OF NAPHTHINDAZOLE-4,9-QUINONES AGAINST CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Jul-02)

FIVE-COLOR FLOW CYTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SWINE LYMPHOCYTES FOR DETECTION OF PROLIFERATION, APOPTOSIS, VIABILITY, AND PHENOTYPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-May-02)

THE RAT ALTERNATIVELY SPLICED MRNA IS A CA2+-ATPASE AND LOCALIZED IN THE GOLGI - (Abstract Only) - (21-Apr-02)

CHARACTERIZATION OF MITOGEN-STIMULATED PORCINE LYMPHOCYTES USING MULTICOLORFLOW CYTOMETRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jan-02)

MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS): DETECTION OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN SPECIFIC TO CRUDE MYCOBACTERIAL ANTIGENS BY ELISA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Jan-02)

ANALYSIS OF MITOGEN-STIMULATED LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PROLIFERATION AND NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION BY PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS OF CAPTIVE ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Nov-01)

MODULATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS SPECIFIC RESPONSES OF BOVINE PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS BY 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 - (Proceedings) - (10-Nov-01)

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF RACCOONS (PROCYON LOTOR) TO INFECTION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Nov-01)

NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION AS AN INDICATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-01)

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF RACCOONS (PROCYON LOTOR) TO INFECTION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-01)

LESION DEVELOPMENT IN WHITE-TAILED DEER EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-01)

TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING IN WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGNINIANUS) - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-01)

NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCTION AS AN INDICATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS INFECTION OF WHITE-TAILED DEER - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Oct-01)

FLOW CYTOMETRIC METHOD TO MEASURE ACTIVATION, PROLIFERATION, APOPTOSIS, ANDDEATH OF BOVINE T CELLS - (Abstract Only) - (12-Oct-01)

PHENOTYPIC ANALYSIS OF LYMPHOCYTES ISOLATED FROM WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) FAWNS USING THREE-COLOR FLOW CYTOMETRY (POSTER PRESENTATION AT THE 82ND CONFERENCE OF RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASE) - (Abstract Only) - (21-Sep-01)

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIGHORN SHEEP (OVIS CANADENSIS) MACROPHAGES USING IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL, FLOW CYTOMETRIC AND FUNCTIONAL ASSAYS (POSTER PRESENTATION FOR THE 82ND CONFERENCE OF RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASE) - (Abstract Only) - (21-Sep-01)

MODULATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS SPECIFIC RESPONSES OF BOVINE PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS BY 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D**3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Aug-01)

IMMUNOLOGY OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE BOWEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jul-01)

THE POTENTIAL OF POLYAMINE ANALOGS AS ANTICRYPTOSPORIDIAL AGENTS - (Abstract Only) - (16-Jul-01)

THE POTENTIAL OF POLYAMINE ANALOGS AS ANTICRYPTOSPORIDIAL AGENTS - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jul-01)

ABOMASAL ULCERS IN CAPTIVE WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGINIANUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-May-01)

EVALUATION OF IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ACTIVITY OF AURONES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS AGAINST CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Mar-01)

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF RACCOONS (PROCYON LOTOR) TO INFECTION WITH MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Abstract Only) - (05-Mar-01)

TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING IN WHITE-TAILED DEER (ODOCOILEUS VIRGNINIANUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Feb-01)

LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PROLIFERATIVE RESPONSES OF TUBERCULOUS CATTLE AND WHITE- TAILED DEER TO MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS PURIFIED PROTEIN DERIVATIVE - (Proceedings) - (24-Jan-01)

NOVEL SYNTHETIC POLYAMINE ANALOG CHEMOTHERAPY OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION - (Abstract Only) - (13-Nov-00)

AGMATINE, A POLYAMINE METABOLISM INTERMEDIATE, INHIBITS CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION IN MICE - (Abstract Only) - (13-Nov-00)

EFFECTS OF ORAL DOSING WITH POLYAMINES ON SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CALVES TO CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION - (Abstract Only) - (13-Nov-00)

LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PROLIFERATIVE RESPONSES OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE: GAMMA/DELTA TCR+ AND CD4+ T CELLS ARE THE PREDOMINANT CELLS RESPONDING - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Oct-00)

LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PROLIFERATIVE RESPONSES OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (14-Aug-00)

TREATMENT WITH AGMATINE BLOCKS CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION IN INFANT MICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Jul-00)

[1N,12N]BIS(ETHYL)-CIS-6,7-DEHYDROSPERMINE: A NEW DRUG FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION OF MICE DEFICIENT IN T-CELL RECEPTOR ALPHA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Jul-00)

MHC CLASS II-RESTRICTED, CD4+ T CELL PROLIFERATIVE RESPONSES OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS-INFECTED WHITE-TAILED DEER - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jun-00)

EXPERIMENTAL DEER TO DEER TRANSMISSION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Jun-00)

NEUROKININ-1 RECEPTORS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN A MURINE MODEL - (Abstract Only) - (10-Jun-00)

SUBSTANCE P-BINDING SITES ARE INCREASED IN T-CELL RECEPTOR ALPHA-DEFICIENT (TCRA-) MICE WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) - (Abstract Only) - (24-Oct-99)

LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI AND INTESTINAL INTEGRITY - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jun-99)

EFFICACY OF A SPERMINE ANALOGUE IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INFECTION OF TCR-ALPHA-DEFICIEINT MICE - (Abstract Only) - (09-Nov-98)

INFECTION WITH CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM INITIATES INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN GERM-FREE TCR-ALPHA-DEFICIENT MICE - (Abstract Only) - (19-Apr-98)

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION WITH BETA-CAROTENE AND RETINYL ACETATE MODULATE FATSOLUBLE VITAMINS AND RETINOIC ACID ISOMER CONCENTRATIONS, AND MONONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTE (MNL) POPULATIONS IN BLOOD FROM NEONATAL CALVES - (Abstract Only) - (18-Apr-97)