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Coli o157:h7 Livestock Protozoan Parasites Impacting Animal and Human Health Manipulation of Central Crh to Identify the Relationship Between Stress & Pathogen Shedding Manipulation of Central Crh to Identify the Relationship Between Stress and Pathogen Shedding Manure and Nutrient Management Practices to Protect Human Health and the Environment Measuring Immune Responses to Vaccination with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) in Cattle Microbial Competitive Exclusion to Reduce Epizootic Pathogenic Bacteria in Swine and Cattle Modification of Management of Animal Waste for Continued Safe Disposal on Lands Molecular Biology, Genomics and Proteomics of Foodborne Pathogens Molecular Epidemiology and Natural Cycle of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Molecular Pathogenesis of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in Cattle Molecular Systematics and Diagnostics for Parasites of Food and Food Animals National Animal Germplasm Program (Nagp) Nipah Virus Vaccine and Companion Diagnostic Test Novel Diagnostic Technologies Occurrence and Dissemination of Manure-Borne Zoonotic Pathogens Pathogen Genomics of Foreign Animal Disease Threat Agents Pathogenesis and Genomics of Vesicular Diseases Perimarketing Central Strategies to Reduce Salmonella Contamination of Pork Carcasses Perimarketing Central Strategies to Reduce Salmonella Contamination of Pork Carcasses Population Status of Livestock Genetic Resources in the United States Prevent Pathogen Contamination in Food Production Animals Prevent the Occurrence of Toxins in Water to Protect Food and the Environment Prevention of Infections by Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli (Ehec) in Livestock Prevention of Losses from Colibacillosis and E. Coli O157:h7 in Cattle and Swine Prevention of Zoonotic Pathogen Transmission from Animal Manure to Human Food Program for Prevention of Animal Infections and Advanced Technologies for Vaccines and Diagnostics Proteomic Analysis in Domestic Livestock Quantification of Animal Well Being Reduction of Swine Production Odor Through Nutrition and Microbiology Research to Improve Production Efficiency/meat Quality, Reduce Food Safety Pathogens, & Minimize Impact of Animal Agriculture on Environment Risk-Based Management Systems for Control of Zoonotic Parasites in Swine Role of the Adipose Tissue-Brain-Pituitary Axis in Growth and Reproduction Salmonella-Host Interactions Software Agents for a Pathogen Sequence Database Sow Housing - Northern Climate Alternatives Sow Housing: Cost of Conversion to Alternative Systems Strategies to Control Swine Parasites Affecting Food Safety Strategies to Improve Efficiency of Nutrient Use and Minimize Nutrient Excretion by Swine Strategies to Optimize Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Red Meat Animals Support of the Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation Animal Health Care Division (Ahcd) Swine Germplasm Preservation, Propagation, and Embryo Developmental Competence Swine Manure Management Effects on Zoonotic Pathogens in the Environment Testing Anti-Viral Compounds in Combination with Vaccines Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) As Outbreak Intervention Tools The Effect of a Live Prrsv Vaccine in Swine The Emerging Issue of Sow Housing Tools for Differentiation of High Consequence Pathogens and Endemic Viruses Transport Lairage Effect on Well-Being of 18kg Pigs Using a Multi-Disciplinary Approach Tryptophan to Lysine Ratios in Finishing Pigs Understanding the Ecology of Vesicular Stomatitis in Endemic Areas of Colombia Utilization of Crystalline Amino Acids Validation of a Serological Assay Using An 18kd Oocyst-Specific Protein from Toxoplasma Gondii for Differentiation of Oocyst Vs Tissue Cyst Vesicular Stomatitis Multiple Real-Time Pcr Assay Development Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Persistence in Convalescent Animals Virus-Induced Respiratory and Reproductive Diseases of Swine     Latest News   Revegetating Rangeland With Se   New Issue of ARS Food & Nutrition Research Briefs Posted   Research Aims to Improve Fertigation for Farmers   Plans & Reports   USDA Research, Education, and Economics Task Force Report   Moisture in Cotton Bales   Annual Performance Report   Big Picture of ARS Research   Strategic Plan Related Links   Manuscripts (TekTran)   Publications for Sale by GPO   Publications for Sale from National Technical Information Service   See Also: Federal Depository Libraries   Hall of Fame     ARS Home |  USDA |  Home | About Us | Research | Products & Services | People & Places  | News & Events | Partnering | Careers | Contact Us | Help | Site Map |  Freedom of Information Act |  Statements & Disclaimers |  Employee Resources |  FirstGov |  White House