Six hundred sixteen ewes of six strains were inoculated twice with ovalbumin in Fruends' incomplete adjuvant in order to investigate genetic variation in immune response. Blood samples were collected from the ewes 6 days post-second injection. Serum samples were also collected from their 709 lambs, born in June 1984, between...
OmniGen-AF® (OG; Prince Agri Products, Inc., Quincy, IL) is a feed additive containing brewers dehydrated yeast and B-vitamins that supports immune function in ruminant livestock. Targeted profiling of immune-associated genes in whole blood is an effective platform for identification of a) novel molecular pathways and b) immune response markers to...
Blastocystis spp. is a common intestinal parasite in humans and animals that has been associated with acute or chronic digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Serotonin mediates intestinal motility, sensation, and secretory function in the normal intestinal tract. Serotonin (5-HT) signaling is decreased in animal models of colitis, as...