| The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress |
14 Dec 2009 |
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| Authors:
Dana A Shea; Jim Monke; Frank Gottron; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | To safeguard the United States against the introduction of non-native animal disease, Congress has appropriated funds to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Some of this work is performed at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), located off the coast of New York. Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2003 and transferred ownership and operation of PIADC from USDA to DHS. The USDA and DHS cooperate ... |
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| Who's on First: Unraveling the Complexity of the United States' Food and Agricultural Regulatory System in the Realm of Homeland Security |
Dec 2009 |
166 pages |
| Authors:
Gary W Elliott; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
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 | The food and agricultural sector received the designation of critical infrastructure important to national security after the events of September 11, 2001. With an increase of food-borne illnesses at the national level since the new designation, there has been increased concern about the current regulatory approach to the sector, in the paradigm of homeland defense and security. A continuing reliance on a complex web of regulatory oversight from multiple agencies ... |
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| Development of Tools for Surveillance of Coxiella burnetii in Domestic Ruminants and Australian Marsupials and Their Waste |
12 Jun 2009 |
304 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Banazis; MURDOCH UNIV (AUSTRALIA) SCHOOL OF VETERINARY AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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| The aim of this study was to develop improved methods to detect viable Coxiella burnetii in wastes from livestock production. A quantitative real-time PCR system (qPCR) with high sensitivity and specificity was developed to detect the C. burnetii in environmental samples associated with domestic ruminants and native Australian marsupials. Different detection chemistries and procedures were evaluated based on their sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility. When combined, the IS1111a TaqMan qPCR and ... |
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| Veterinary Disaster Response at the National Level |
10-Apr-2009 |
44 pages |
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Kathleen Miller; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON DC
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| The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? (DHHS) mission is to protect the health of all Americans; in particular those who are not able to help themselves. At question is how animals fit into this mission. The attachment people feel toward their pets - referred to as the human-animal bond - is real, and separation can affect the well-being of both. Where DHHS could play a prominent role in ... |
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| Evaluation of Commercial and Field-Expedient Baited Traps for House Flies, Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae) |
09-Jan-2009 |
6 pages |
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Todd W Walker; Christopher J Geden; Daniel E Szumlas; AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE GAINESVILLE FL CENTER FOR MEDICAL AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
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| A comparison of nine commercial baited fly traps on Florida dairy farms demonstrated that Terminator traps collected significantly more (13,323/trap) house flies (Musca domestica L.) than the others tested. Final Flight, Fly Magnet, and FliesBeGone traps collected intermediate numbers of flies (834-2,166), and relatively few were caught with ISCA, Advantage, Fermone Big Boy, Squeeze & Snap, or OakStump traps (300). Terminator traps collected about twice as many flies (799.8/trap) as ... |
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| The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress |
19-May-2008 |
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| Authors:
Frank Gottron; Jim Monke; Dana A Shea; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The agricultural and food infrastructure of the United States is potentially susceptible to terrorist attack using biological pathogens. In addition to the impacts of such an attack on the economy, some animal diseases could potentially be transmitted to humans. These diseases are known as zoonotic diseases. Scientific and medical research on plant and animal diseases may lead to the discovery and development of new diagnostics and countermeasures, reducing the risk ... |
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| Toward the Effective Use of Military Veterinarians in Stability Operations |
Jan-2008 |
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| Authors:
Melinda Moore; Gail Fisher; RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA
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| In late 2005, the U.S. Executive Branch put forth a new national policy for how the U.S. government is to plan and conduct stability and reconstruction operations. Existing military policy and doctrine were further revised, with the Army more definitively articulating its concept of full spectrum operations, consisting of offensive, defensive, and stability operations, all core missions and of equal importance. In active theaters such as Afghanistan and Iraq, medical ... |
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| Investigation of Neural-Immune Profiling, Transcriptomics and Proteomics and Clinical Tools in Assessing Navy Dolphin Health |
21 DEC 2007 |
8 pages |
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Tracy Romano; MYSTIC AQUARIUM AND INST FOR EXPLORATION CT
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| The United States Navy maintains and employs approximately 70 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), and 25 sea lions (Zalophus californianus). These marine mammals are deployed all over the world and are specially trained to carry out specific missions and to provide Fleet support for the U.S. Navy. Given the value of these animals to the U.S. Navy, health maintenance and disease prevention for these animals are vital to the U.S. Navy ... |
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| Agricultural Terrorism (Agroterror) and Escalation Theory |
DEC 2007 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Aeneas R. Gooding; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The debate about whether sub-state actors have an interest in conducting a WMD attack using chemical or biological weapons is embedded within escalation theory, which holds that in order to maintain credibility terrorist groups must demonstrate a continued ability to conduct operations and inflict significant numbers of casualties on their enemy, maintaining a consistent, if not escalating, level of violence. This thesis uses E. coli in produce and foot and ... |
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| The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress |
04 OCT 2007 |
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| Authors:
Dana A. Shea; Jim Monke; Frank Gottron; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The agricultural and food infrastructure of the United States is potentially susceptible to terrorist attack using biological pathogens. In addition to the impacts of such an attack on the economy, some animal diseases could potentially be transmitted to humans. These diseases are known as zoonotic diseases. Scientific and medical research on plant and animal diseases may lead to the discovery and development of new diagnostics and countermeasures, reducing the risk ... |
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| The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress |
10 SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
Dana A. Shea; Jim Monke; Frank Gottron; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The agricultural and food infrastructure of the United States is potentially susceptible to terrorist attack using biological pathogens. In addition to the impacts of such an attack on the economy, some animal diseases could potentially be transmitted to humans. (These diseases are known as zoonotic diseases.) Scientific and medical research on plant and animal diseases may lead to the discovery and development of new diagnostics and countermeasures, reducing the risk ... |
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| The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility: Issues for Congress |
04 SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
Dana A. Shea; Jim Monke; Frank Gottron; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The agricultural and food infrastructure of the United States is potentially susceptible to terrorist attack using biological pathogens. In addition to the impacts of such an attack on the economy, some animal diseases could potentially be transmitted to humans. (These diseases are known as zoonotic diseases.) Scientific and medical research on plant and animal diseases may lead to the discovery and development of new diagnostics and countermeasures, reducing the risk ... |
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| New Kind of War: Are We Prepared for Agroterrorism? |
24 MAY 2007 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Grant L. Morris; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| In the event of a major attack on our agriculture--known as agroterrorism--over 30 local, state and federal agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD) will be called upon to respond to the incident. Over the last six years several bioterror and agroterror exercises have shown significant gaps in U.S. capabilities to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from domestic biological and agricultural acts of terrorism. A common theme in the after ... |
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| Agriculture and Food: Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Sector-Specific Plan as Input to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan |
MAY 2007 |
251 pages |
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WASHINGTON DC
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| Protecting the Nation's agriculture and food critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) is an important responsibility shared by Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and private industry. Because of the open nature of many portions of the Food and Agriculture Sector, attacks against the Nation by using food or agricultural infrastructure or resources as weapons could have a devastating impact on public health and the economy. Traditional physical security practices ... |
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| Neutralizing Antibody Fails to Impact the Course of Ebola Virus Infection in Monkeys |
19 JAN 2007 |
6 pages |
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Wendelien B. Oswald; Thomas W. Geisbert; Kelly J. Davis; Joan B. Geisbert; Nancy J. Sullivan; Peter B. Jahrling; Paul W. Parren; Dennis R. Burton; SCRIPPS RESEARCH INST LA JOLLA CA
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| Prophylaxis with high doses of neutralizing antibody typically offers protection against challenge with viruses producing acute infections. In this study, we have investigated the ability of the neutralizing human monoclonal antibody, KZ52, to protect against Ebola virus in rhesus macaques. This antibody was previously shown to fully protect guinea pigs from infection. Four rhesus macaques were given 50 mg/kg of neutralizing human monoclonal antibody KZ52 intravenously 1 d before challenge ... |
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| Mad Cow Disease and U.S. Beef Trade |
06 DEC 2006 |
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| Authors:
Charles E. Hanrahan; Geoffrey S. Becker; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The 110th Congress is expected to monitor closely U.S. efforts to regain foreign markets that banned U.S. beef when a cow in Washington state tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad cow disease) in December 2003. Rebuilding foreign confidence in the safety of U.S. beef and cattle has been impeded by two other confirmed U.S. cases of BSE, announced June 2005 and March 2006. The four major U.S. ... |
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| The Use of a Low-Concentration Heparin Solution to Extend the Life of Central Venous Catheters in the African Green Monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) |
28 NOV 2006 |
4 pages |
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Christopher S. Gamble; Kenneth O. Jacobsen; Elizabeth K. Leffel; M. L. Pitt; ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MATERIEL COMMAND FORT DETRICK MD
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| Normal hematological values for African green monkeys have been reported, but these results are confounded by the effect of chemical restraint (ketamine), physical restraint, and capture stress. The dual-lumen central venous catheter, jacket, and tether combination described allows intravenous fluid administration and repeated blood sampling without using restraint or anesthesia. The use of a low-concentration heparin solution for catheter maintenance resulted in a significant increase in mean patency time compared ... |
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| Agroterrorism: Threats and Preparedness |
25 AUG 2006 |
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| Authors:
Jim Monke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The potential of terrorist attacks against agricultural targets (agroterrorism) is increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, and/or undermining social stability. The goal of agroterrorism is not to kill cows or plants. These are ... |
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| Office of Naval Research-Interns in Biomolecular Sciences Multi-Institutional Research Enhancement Partnership Program: Research Leadership for the 21st Century |
03 JAN 2006 |
4 pages |
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Diana Avila; Paulinus Chigbu; Mario Garcia-Rios; James R. Wild; SAINT MARY'S UNIV OF SAN ANTONIO TX
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| The objective of this program is to enhance the research training of undergraduate students in the biological sciences, particularly underrepresented ethnic minorities and women. The participants are from four minority-serving teaching institutions: Jackson State University (JSU), Jackson, MS; St. Mary's University (StMU), San Antonio, TX); Texas A & M International University (TAMIU), Laredo, TX; and Texas A & M University, College Station, TX (TAMU-CS). During this reporting period, 12 highly ... |
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| Agricultural Disaster Assistance |
29 AUG 2005 |
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| Authors:
Ralph M. Chite; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several permanently authorized programs to help farmers recover financially from a natural disaster, including federal crop insurance, the noninsured assistance program and emergency disaster loans. Since 1988, Congress regularly has made supplemental financial assistance available to farmers and ranchers on an ad-hoc basis, primarily in the form of direct crop disaster payments and emergency livestock assistance. Most recently, Congress provided an estimated $3.5 ... |
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| Application of the EDYS Model to Evaluate Control Methods for Invasive Plants at Yakima Training Center, Washington |
24 AUG 2005 |
166 pages |
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Rachael G. Hunter; Ricardo Mata-Gonzalez; Terry McLendon; MWH AMERICAS FORT COLLINS CO
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| SERDP project CS1145 explored alternative control and assessment strategies for knapweeds and annual brome, two non-indigenous plant taxa, on US military installations. These plant taxa infest large areas of the Western United States and they are a major concern for military bases. Heavy maneuvering of troops and equipment causes large disturbances where native vegetation is stressed, soil is lost, and invasive noxious plants often take hold. Replacing stands of noxious ... |
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| Continuation of Support for the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) |
JUL 2005 |
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| Authors:
Joanne Zurlo; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The National Academies continue the activities of the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR), the recognized leader in developing and disseminating guidelines for laboratory animal care, breeding, and use, (including the internationally accepted standard Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals); resources for identifying animal models for human diseases and physiological processes; and reports on the humane and scientific use of laboratory animals (including education and training of ... |
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| A bridge too far |
22 APR 2005 |
2 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Gamble; ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH INST OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES FORT DETRICK MD
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| The author of this editorial, Chief, Primate Protocol Support, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, MD, believes that Dr. Wade Aminit is justified in feeling uncomfortable with the protocol. He contends that no protocol, however loosely written, can cover all of the potential animal use concerns that could present themselves in a university setting. The examples provided in this scenario include new surgical procedures, new anesthetic ... |
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| Coordination of Programs on Domestic Animal Genomics: The Federal Framework |
JUN 2004 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
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| The Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Domestic Animal Genomics was chartered in 2002 with the charge of enhancing interagency communication and awareness of the importance of agricultural and companion animal species, increasing leverage of investments across government agencies, and positioning of agriculture as a critical element of the Federal genomics programs. The Committee on Science provides oversight over the IWG activities. The membership of the IWG consists of representatives from ... |
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| Conversion of a Large Animal Inhalational Anesthesia Machine to One for Small Animal Use |
MAY 2004 |
19 pages |
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Lisa R. Leon; Michael D. Blaha; David A. DuBose; Larry D. Walker; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA THERMAL AND MOUNTAIN MEDICINE DIVISION
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| The use of injectable anesthesia in animal research practices has the disadvantage of uncontrollable anesthesia depth, which leads to toxicity and at times death. This adversely influences research and, animal care and welfare. Injectable anesthesia is generally employed in small research animals, since body mass issues prevent the use of conventional inhalation anesthesia machines, while specialized small animal devices are too costly. To support small animal research in mice and ... |
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| Coordination of Programs on Domestic Animal Genomics: A Federal Framework |
SEP 2003 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
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| The Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Domestic Animal Genomics was chartered in March 2002 to enhance communication and awareness of the importance of domesticated animals, both livestock and companion, as a critical part of the Federal genomics programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Energy all support programs in genomics, from genome research tools and large-scale genome sequencing to bioinformatics ... |
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| Institute of Laboratory Animals Research (ILAR) |
MAR 2003 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Joanne Zurlo; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
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| The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is a component of the Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) at The National Academies. The Department of the Army ?PRIVATE! has provided partial support for ILAR for many years to enable to ILAR fulfill its mission. ILAR was founded in 1952 and is a national and international leader in developing guidelines for animal care, breeding, and use; descriptions of animal models ... |
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| Risk of Peripheral Nerve Disease in Military Working Dogs Deployed in Operations Desert Shield/Storm |
2003 |
137 pages |
| Authors:
Kelly G. Vest; UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD DEPT OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND BIOMETRICS
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| A population-based, cohort study was conducted to determine the importance of Gulf War deployment to Southwest Asia, from 1 August 1990 to 31 December 1991, in explaining neurologic mortality and peripheral nerve disease among United States military working dogs. The study cohort consisted of 2,123 military working dogs that were eligible to deploy to the Gulf War and died between 4 September 1990 and 30 June 2001 with complete medical ... |
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| Terrorism: Foot-And-Mouth Disease as an Option |
09 APR 2002 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth B. Whitt; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This paper reviews the definitions, vulnerabilities, terrorist ends, way, and means strategies, potential repercussions, and the potential solutions needed to remedy the threat of terrorist introduction of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) into a United States animal population. Most recently, the U.S. has not paid much attention to terrorist threats against agricultural targets despite their acknowledged vulnerability and strategic importance. Attitudes have changed however as both the public and private sector now ... |
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| Institute for Laboratory Animal Research |
APR 2002 |
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| Authors:
Joanne Zurlo; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is a component of the Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) at The National Academies. The Department of the Army has provided partial support for ILAR for many years to enable to ILAR fulfill its mission. ILAR was founded in 1952 and is a national and international leader in developing guidelines for animal care, breeding, and use; descriptions of animal models for ... |
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| Toxicologic Alternatives for the Next Millennium |
SEP 2001 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Harry Salem; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The 2000 Alternative Toxicological Methods for the New Millennium: Science and Application symposium was held at the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine from November 28 to December 1, 2000. The National Defense Authorization Act and National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act have directed DoD and NIH to establish aggressive programs to reduce, refine, or replace the use of research animals. This symposium gathered prominent international researchers to ... |
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| Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) |
APR 2001 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Joanne Zurlo; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
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| The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR), formerly a component of the Commission on Life Sciences (CLS) within the National Research Council (NRC), is now part of the Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) following a reorganization of the NRC that involved consolidation of various components. Partial support for ILAR has been provided for many years from the Department of the Army to enable ILAR to fulfill its mission. ... |
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| Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Veterinary Visual Electrophysiology |
2001 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
HEBREW UNIV JERUSALEM (ISRAEL)
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| The Final Proceedings for Comparative & Veterinary Electrophysiology of Vision, 30-31 May 2000. This is an interdisciplinary conference. Topics include New Frontiers in Electrophysiology of Vision, Animal Models: Studies in Retinal Function, Animal Models: Studies in Retinal Dysfunction, and Studies in Oculotoxicity. |
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| Institute of Laboratory Animal Research |
APR 2000 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Ralph Dell; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
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| The Institute Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is a component of the Commission on Life Sciences (CLS), National Research Council (NRC). Partial support for ILAR has been provided for many years from file Department of file Army to enable ILAR to fulfill its mission. Founded in 1952, ILAR has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in developing and making available to the biomedical and laboratory ... |
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| Effects of Animal Feeding Operations on Water Resources and the Environment |
2000 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Franceska D. Wilde; Linda J. Britton; Cherie V. Miller; Dana W. Kolpin; GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RESTON VA
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| The evolution of animal agriculture to meet the needs of a rapidly growing world population is evidenced by a consistent trend toward the replacement of small-to-midsize animal farms with large,industrial-scale animal feeding operations (AFOs) that maximize the number of livestock confined per acre of land. Confinement of large numbers of animals in such operations can result in large loadings of animal feed- and waste-related substances (animal residuals) to the environment. ... |
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| PCBs, Liver Lesions, and Biomarker Responses in Adult Walleye (Stizostedium vitreum vitreum) Collected from Green Way, Wisconsin |
2000 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Mace G. Barron; Michael J. Anderson; Dave Cacela; Josh Lipton; Swee J. Teh; David E. Hinton; Judith T. Zelikoff; Audrey L. Dikkeboom; Donald E. Tillitt; Mark Holey; STRATUS CONSULTING INC BOULDER CO
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| Adult walleye were collected from several locations in the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, Wisconsin (the assessment area) and two relatively uncontaminated reference locations (Lake Winnebago and Patten Lake, Wisconsin) between July and October in 1996 and 1997. Whole body and liver samples collected in 1996 were analyzed for total PCBs, PCB congeners, and liver histological lesions. Follow-up sampling in 1997 included examination of liver histopathology, PCBs in liver ... |
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| Wildlife Management: Negotiations on a Long-Term Plan for Managing Yellowstone Bison Still Ongoing |
NOV 1999 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC RESOURCES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV
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| The National Park Service manages bison only within the borders of Yellowstone National Park. Outside the park, neighboring states, such as Montana, manage wildlife not only on their own lands but also on other federal lands, such as those owned by the Forest Service. According to the National Park Service, as of August 17, 1999, there were 2,444 bison in Yellowstone National Park. Although millions of ... |
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| Effects of Simulated Low-Altitude Aircraft Overflights on White-Leghorn Broilers and Laying Hens |
JUN 1999 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Ann E. Bowles; Erik Berg; Natalie Abraham; HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INST SAN DIEGOCA
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| Low-level overflights and sonic booms have been suspected of having serious effects on domestic fowl. Some of these effects have not been produced experimentally, despite repeated attempts. Panic effects such as piling and crowding have been the focus of several recent studies, but they did not determine the threshold for this response, The present program included experiments on two cohorts of naive broilers, young (3 weeks) and older (8 weeks), ... |
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| Institute of Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) |
MAR 1999 |
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| Authors:
Ralph Dell; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is a component of the Commission on Life sciences (CLS), National Research Council (NRC). Partial support for ILAR has been provided for many years from the Department of the Army to enable ILAR to fulfill its mission. Founded in 1952, ILAR has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in developing and making available to the biomedical and laboratory animal science communities ... |
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| The Role of Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 in Human Breast Cancer Growth in a Mouse Xenograft Model |
OCT 1998 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Tracey F. Weisberg; MAINE MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND
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| The purpose of this research is to determine the role of human growth hormone (hGH) and insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1) in the development of an immunodeficient mouse model for human breast cancer. Human GH and 1GF1 may be critical to the initiation and progression of tumor growth in vivo. Results suggest that it is questionable whether rhGH alone or in addition to estrogen has a significant role in the development ... |
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| Compendium of Animal Rabies Control, 1998. Vol. 47, No. RR-9 |
29 MAY 1998 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL ATLANTA GA
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| The purpose of this Compendium is to provide information on rabies control to veterinarians, public health officials, and others concerned with rabies control. These recommendations serve as the basis for animal rabies- control programs throughout the United States and facilitate standardization of procedures among jurisdictions, thereby contributing to an effective national rabies-control program. This document is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. Recommendations for parenteral immunization procedures are contained in ... |
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| DoD Veterinary Service Activity Role in DoD Food Safety |
1998 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Clyde B. Hoskins; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| As the Department of Defense Executive Agent for Veterinary Services, the U.S. Army Veterinary Service has broad responsibilities for providing support to all parts of the Department of Defense (DoD) . That support includes medical care for all government owned animals; veterinary support to medical research and development; zoonotic disease prevention and control; and food safety and quality assurance. The latter mission is not all encompassing ... |
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| Health Risk Assessment of Embedded Depleted Uranium: Behavior, Physiology, Histology and Biokenetic Modeling |
OCT 1997 |
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| Authors:
Terry C. Pellmar; ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTBETHESDA MD
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| This study assesses the health risks associated with embedded depleted uranium (DU) fragments by evaluating the behavioral, physiological and histological consequences of intramuscularly implanted DU pellets in a rodent model. Animals, distributed into S experimental groups: (1) control (20 1-mmx2-mm chemically inert tantalum (Ta) pellets), (2) high dose (20 1-mmx2-mm DU pellets), (3) medium dose (10 DU and 10 Ta pellets), (4) low dose (4 DU and 16 Ta pellets) ... |
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| Continuation Request for Partial Support of the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources |
SEP 1997 |
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| Authors:
Thomas L. Wolfle; NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The institute for laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is a component of the Commission on Life sciences (CLS), National Research Council (NRC). Founded in 1952, ILAR has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in developing and making available to the biomedical and laboratory animal science communities guidelines for animal care, breeding and use; descriptions of animal models for human diseases and physiological processes; and reports on specific issues of ... |
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| Annual Research Progress Report FY97 (William Beaumont Army Medical Center) |
MAY 97 |
169 pages |
| Authors:
Idelle M. Weisman; Anthony E. Pusateri; Elizabeth Young; WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTER EL PASO TX DEPT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATIO N
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| Subject report identifies the research activities conducted at William Beaumont Army Medical Center by investigators who had protocols approved by the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. This report includes all protocols registered within the Department Of Clinical Investigation during FY 1995. All known presentations and publications are also included. The research protocols described were conducted under the provisions Of AR 4O-38 (Clinical Investigation Program); ... |
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| The Strategic Use of the US Army Veterinary Service in HCA/TCA operations |
APR 97 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Charles E. Pixley; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The US Army Veterinary Service is the Department of Defense Executive Agent for Veterinary Services. The Veterinary Service has responsibility for the medical care of all government owned animals, food safety and quality assurance and prevention of zoonotic disease spread worldwide. This study traces the development and evolution of Humanitarian Civic Assistance and Traditional CINC Activities missions. The Veterinary Service's capabilities in these type of actions and what Veterinarians can ... |
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| Clinical Investigation Program, Fiscal Year 1996 |
15 NOV 96 |
413 pages |
| Authors:
L. H. Hassell; TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER HI DEPT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
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| Subject report identifies the research activities conducted by Tripler Army Medical Center investigators through protocols approved by the Clinical Investigation/Human Use Committees, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Institutional Review Board. The research protocols described were conducted under the provisions of AR 4038 (Clinical Investigation Program); AR 407 (Use of Investigational Drugs in Humans and the Use of Schedule I Controlled Drug Substances; AR 70-25 (Use of ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 4: Neurochemical Protection of the Brain, Neural Plasticity and Repair |
OCT 1996 |
171 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The experimental animals used during this period for the project, Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection, and Repair, Subproject: Neurochemical Protection of the Brain, Neural Plasticity and Repair, are as follows: Species Number Allowed Number Used LSU IACUC# Rat (sprague-Dawle ) 125 125 1046 Rat (Sprague-Dawle ) 91 91 1045 The development of chronic epilepsy is a very serious complication of head injury, neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, and exposure to ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 5: Neuropharmacology of Delta Receptor Agonists and Antagonists |
OCT 1996 |
126 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The Division of Neuropharmacology is conducting studies on the role of endogenous opioid systems in learning and memory, ventilatory function and antinociception. The major goal of these studies is to identify and characterize novel ligands of delta opioid receptors for the explicit purpose of systematically investigating the role of delta opioid systems in complex behavioral processes, respiration and the perception of noxious stimuli. The first candidate compound was BW373U86, which ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 6: Protecting the Auditory System and Prevention of Hearing Problems |
OCT 1996 |
201 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The experimental animals used during this period for the project, Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection, and Repair, Subproject: Protecting the Auditory System and Prevention of Hearing Problems, are as follows: Species, Guinea Pig, Number Allowed, 276, Number Used, 83, LSU IACUC# 1061. ANIMAL PROJECT: The SPECIFIC MMS of this study are to demonstrate and explore mechanisms for preventing the effects of intense sound. In years 01, and 02 we ... |
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Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
