Kansas
State University achievements
2005
Veterinary Medicine
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Flea research by Michael Dryden, professor of veterinary parasitology
at the College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently recognized
as the most significant scientific advancement in modern veterinary
dermatology. At a dermatology conference at Ohio State University
in early October, renowned veterinary dermatologists from both
private practices and academic institutions were polled as to
what or whom they thought has had the most impact on veterinary
dermatology. Dryden's groundbreaking research into the biology
and epidemiology of fleas that infest dogs and cats received the
top vote. According to the veterinary dermatologists, Dryden's
15 years of research at K-State is so significant because it has
corrected many misconceptions about fleas and the products used
to control them. October 2005
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A special book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the College
of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is now available.
"A Century of Excellence" was written by the college's
Howard Erickson, professor of physiology, and Ronnie Elmore, associate
dean. The book is the culmination of 10 years of research by its
authors and documents the history of the college. September 2005
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T.G. Nagaraja, a professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology
in K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine, and M.M Chengappa,
university distinguished professor of microbiology and department
head of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, have developed a
vaccine that prevents liver abscesses in cattle. The vaccine was
given approval by the United States Department of Agriculture.
The Kansas State University Research Foundation and Schering-Plough,
a global science-based health care company, have a licensing agreement
to market the vaccine. Schering Plough Animal Health corporation
further developed the product and worked with USDA to get license
approval for the vaccine. January 2005
2004
Veterinary medicine
2003
Veterinary medicine
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Veterinary medicine
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