Projects

Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Tuberculosis in Cattle and Wildlife Reservoirs Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411438

Publications

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) - (09-Jun-09)

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.

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.

Spontaneous Idiopathic Arteritis of the Testicular Artery in Raccoons (Procyon lotor) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Apr-09)

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.

Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Harris, B.N., Plattner, B., Hostetter, J., Robbe-Austerman, S. 2009. Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection. Veterinary Microbiology. 136(3-4):306-313.

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)

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.

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. bovisDeltaRD1. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases [epub ahead of print]. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/122255860/PDFSTART.

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.

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

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) - (04-Jul-08)

Bvdv Infection of Pregnant White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) - (Abstract)

Ridpath, J.F., Duncan, C., Chase, C.C., Driskell, E., Palmer, M.V., Spraker, T., Neill, J.D. 2008. BVDV Infection of Pregnant White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) [abstract]. 7th International Pestivirus Symposium, European Society of Veterinary Virology. p. 64.

Wasting and neurologic signs associated with cerebrovascular mineralization in a white-tailed deer (Odocoileu virginianus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hamir, A.N., Palmer, M.V., Kunkle, R.A. 2008. Wasting and Neurologic Signs in a White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Not Associated with Abnormal Prion Protein. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 44(4):1045-1050.

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)

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].

Microbiome Development in Neonatal Calves - (Abstract)

Paustian, M., Palmer, M.V. 2008. Microbiome Development in Neonatal Calves [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Paper No. N-305.

Reproductive disease associated with inoculation of pregnant white-tailed deer with bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ridpath, J.F., Driskell, E.A., Chase, C.C., Neill, J.D., Palmer, M.V., Brodersen, B.W. 2008. Reproductive Tract Disease Associated with Inoculation of Pregnant White-Tailed Deer with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 69(12):1630-1636.

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.

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

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.

Histophathologic and Immunohistochemical Findings in Two White-tail Deer Fawns Persistently Infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Duncan, C., Ridpath, J., Palmer, M.V., Driskell, E., Spraker, T. 2008. Histophathologic and Immunohistochemical Findings in Two White-Tail Deer Fawns Persistently Infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 20(3):289-296.

Mycobacterium bovis Shuttles between Domestic Animals and Wildlife - (Review Article)

Palmer, M.V. 2008. Mycobacterium bovis Shuttles between Domestic Animals and Wildlife. Microbe. 3(1):27-34.

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

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.

Coinfection of Pigs with Swine Influenza Virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica - (Abstract)

Brockmeier, S., Vincent, A.L., Nicholson, T.L., Sacco, R.E., Palmer, M.V. 2007. Coinfection of Pigs with Swine Influenza Virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica [abstract]. In: United States Japan Natural Resources Animal and Avian Health Panel, December 5, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan. p. 25.

Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Robbe-Austerman, S., Harris, B. 2008. Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis, October 28th-November 2, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan. p.50-53.

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

Coinfection of pigs with Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus and Bordetella bronchisphica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brockmeier, S., Loving, C.L., Nicholson, T.L., Palmer, M.V. 2008. Coinfection of pigs with Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus and Bordetella bronchisphica. Veterinary Microbiology. 128(1-2):36-47.

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.

Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection - (Abstract)

Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Robbe-Austerman, S., Harris, B.N. 2007. Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Neonatal Calves after Oral or Intraperitoneal Experimental Infection [abstract]. 9th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. Abstract No. 30A, p. 115.

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.

Wildlife Still the Wild Card in TB Struggle - (Trade Journal)

Palmer, M.V. 2007. Wildlife Still the Wild Card in TB Struggle. Hoard's Dairyman. 152(19):754.

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

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.

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

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].

Tuberculosis: a Re-emerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife - (Abstract)

Palmer, M.V. 2007. Tuberculosis: a Re-emerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife [abstract]. 111th Annual Meeting of the United States Animal Health Association. p. 672.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

Coinfection with Swine Influenza Virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica in Pigs - (Abstract)

Brockmeier, S., Vincent, A.L., Sacco, R.E., Nicholson, T.L., Palmer, M.V. 2007. Coinfection with Swine Influenza Virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica in Pigs [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, May 21-25,2007, Toronto, Canada. 2007 CD-ROM.

Diagnostic Characterization of a Feral Swine Herd Enzootically Infected with Brucella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stoffregen, W.C., Olsen, S.C., Wheeler, C.J., Bricker, B.J., Palmer, M.V., Jensen, A.E., Halling, S.M., Alt, D.P. 2007. Diagnostic Characterization of a Feral Swine Herd Enzootically Infected with Brucella. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 19(3):227-237.

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.

Tuberculosis in Cervidae in the United States: Past, Present and Future of Diagnostics - (Review Article)

Palmer, M.V. 2007. Tuberculosis in Cervidae in the United States: Past, Present and Future of Diagnostics [Review Article]. Whitetails of Wisconsin Newsletter. p. 10-12.

Interpretation of Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test Results May Be Confounded in Cattle Infected with Mycobacterium Kansasii - (Abstract)

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.

Vaccination of White-Tailed Deer with Mycobacterium Bovis Bacillus Calmette Guerin (Bcg) - (Abstract)

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)

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.

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)

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.

Survival of Mycobacterium Bovis on Feedstuffs Commonly Used As Supplemental Feed for White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Whipple, D.L. 2006. Survival of Mycobacterium bovis on Feedstuffs Commonly Used as Supplemental Feed for White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 42(4):853-858.

Rapid Lateral-Flow for Bovine Tuberculosis - (Abstract)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

Evaluation of the Gamma Interferon Elisa in Sheep Subclinically Infected with Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis Using a Whole Cell Sonicate Or a Johnin Purified-Protein Derivative - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robbe Austerman, S., Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V. 2006. Evaluation of the gamma interferon ELISA in sheep subclinically infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis using a whole cell sonicate or a johnin purified-protein derivative. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 18(2):189-194.

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.

Tuberculosis: a Re-Emerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife - (Abstract)

Palmer, M.V. 2005. Tuberculosis: a Re-emerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Meeting. p. 8.

Effects of Different Skin Testing Regimens on Interferon Gamma and Antibody Responses in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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)

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)

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.

Mycobacterium Kansasii Infection of Cattle Confounds Interpretation of Tuberculosis Diagnostic Tests - (Abstract)

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)

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.

White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) Cytokine Expression in Response to Infection with Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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.

Population Differences in Test Specificity and Validation of Novel Antigens - (Abstract)

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.

Development and Use of a Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis Partial Protein Array for Discovery of Novel Antigens - (Abstract)

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 Different Skin Testing Regimens on Interferon Gamma and Antibody Responses in Cattle Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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.

Tuberculosis: A Reemerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife - (Book/Chapter)

Palmer, M.V. 2007. Tuberculosis: A Reemerging Disease at the Interface of Domestic Animals and Wildlife. In: Childs, J.E., Mackenzie, J.S., Richt, J.A., editors. Wildlife and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases: The Biology, Circumstances and Consequences of Cross-Species Transmission. New York, NY: Springer. p. 195-215.

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.

Coinfection with Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus and Bordetella Bronchiseptica in Pigs - (Abstract)

Brockmeier, S., Loving, C.L., Nicholson, T.L., Palmer, M.V. 2005. Coinfection with porcine respiratory coronavirus and bordetella bronchiseptica in pigs. American Society for Microbiology. Z016, p. 614.

Comparing the Probability of Map Tissue Culture Positivity in Cmi Negative and Emi Positive Sheep - (Abstract)

Robbe Austerman, S., Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Oconnor, A. 2005. Comparing the probability of map tissue culture positivity in cmi negative and emi positive sheep [abstract]. International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. p. 570.

Detecting Cmi Responses to Mycobacterium Avium Ssp. Paratuberculosis Infection in Calves Born to Naturally Infected Dams - (Abstract)

Robbe Austerman, S., Young, S., Oconnor, A., Palmer, M.V., Stabel, J.R. 2005. Detecting CMI responses to Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis Infection in Calves born to Naturally Infected Dams [abstract]. International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis. p. 570.

Isolation of Mycobacterium Avium Subsp Paratuberculosis (Map) from Feral Cats on a Dairy Farm with Map-Infected Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Stoffregen, W.C., Carpenter, J.G., Stabel, J.R. 2005. Isolation of Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis (MAP) from feral cats on a dairy farm with MAP-infected cattle. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 41(3):629-635.

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.

Rapid Test for Serological Detection of Tuberculosis in Multiple Animal Species - (Abstract)

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.

Antigen-Specific Proliferation and Activation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Mycobacterium Bovis-Infected Reindeer - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

Evaluating the Accuracy of the Ifn-Gamma Elisa and the Skin Test to Detect Mycobacterium Avium Ssp. Paratuberculosis (Map) Infection in Sheep - (Abstract)

Robbe Austerman, S., Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V. 2004. Evaluating the accuracy of the ifn-gamma elisa and the skin test to detect mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (map) infection in sheep [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 87.

Culturing Mycobacterium Avium Spp Paratuberculosis from Sheep Feces in the United States - (Abstract)

Robbe Austerman, S., Stabel, J.R., Harris, B.N., Johansen, K., Palmer, M.V., Payeur, J.B. 2004. Culturing mycobacterium avium spp paratuberculosis from sheep feces in the united states [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. p. 86.

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)

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.

Experimental Infection of Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus)with Mycobacterium Bovis; Pathological and Immunological Findings - (Abstract)

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.

Antigen Recognition by Serum Antibodies in White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

Antigen Recognition in White-Tailed Deer Experimentally Infected with Mycobacterium Bovis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

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/Symposium)

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.

Congenital Polycystic Kidney in a White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palmer, M.V., Carpenter, J. 2004. Congenital polycystic kidney in a white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus). Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 16(5):475-477.

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.

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.

Antigen-Induced Ifn-G, Nitric Oxide, and Tnf-a Production by Blood Mononuclear Cells from Mycobacterium Bovis-Infected Cattle: Diagnostic Implications - (Abstract)

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 Calves: Early Induction of a Concurrent Humora and Cellular Immune Response - (Abstract) - (02-Dec-03)

Experimental Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis Infection of Calces:early Induction of a Concurrent Humoral and Cellular Immune Response - (Abstract) - (09-Nov-03)

Costimulatory Molecules Augment DNA Vaccine-Induced Immunity to Experimental Bovine Tuberculosis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

Shared Feed As a Means of Deer to Deer Transmission of Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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) - (09-Oct-03)

Antigen-Induced Ifn-G, Nitric Oxide, and Tnf-a Production by Blood Mononuclear Cells from Mycobacterium Bovis-Infected Cattle: Diagnostic Implications - (Abstract)

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/Symposium)

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.

Analysis of Lymphocytes Isolated from White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) Fawns - (Abstract)

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) - (18-Sep-03)

Tuberculosis in Wildlife - (Abstract) - (15-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.

Shared Feed As a Means of Deer to Deer Transmission of Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract)

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.

West Nile Virus Infection in Reindeer (Rangifer Tarnadus) - (Abstract) - (11-Aug-03)

Experimental Infection of Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) with Mycobacterium Bovis: Diagnostic Implications - (Abstract)

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)

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.

Immune Responses of White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) to Mycobacterium Bovis Bcg Vaccination - (Abstract)

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.

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.

Shared Feed As a Means of Deer to Deer Transmission of Mycobacterium Bovis - (Abstract) - (17-Jul-03)

Production on Interferon-Gamma by Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) Blood Mononuclear Cells Relevance to Tuberulosis Diagnosis - (Abstract)

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.

Production of Interferon-Gamma by Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) Blood Mononuclear Cells: Relevance to Tuberculosis Diagnosis - (Abstract)

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.

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) - (06-May-03)

Immune Responses after Oral Inoculation of Weanling Bison Or Beef Calves with a Bison Or Cattle Strain of Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stabel, J.R., Palmer, M.V., Whitlock, R.H. 2003. Immune responses after oral inoculation of weanling bison or beef calves with a bison or cattle strain of mycobacterium paratuberculosis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 39:545-555.

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) - (02-Aug-02)