NAOMI TAUS

Research Veterinary Medical Officer

• Publications

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  • Nilgai antelope display no signs of infection upon experimental challenge with a virulent Babesia bovis strain -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Johnson, T.L., Persinger, K.A., Taus, N.S., Davis, S.K., Poh, K.C., Kappmeyer, L.S., Laughery, J.M., Capelli-Peixoto, J., Lohmeyer, K.H., Ueti, M.W., Olafson, P.U. 2024. Nilgai antelope display no signs of infection upon experimental challenge with a virulent Babesia bovis strain. Parasites & Vectors. 17. Article 245.. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06316-3.
    
  • Expression of sex-specific molecular markers by Babesia bovis gametes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hussein, H.E., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Ueti, M.W. 2024. Expression of sex-specific molecular markers by Babesia bovis gametes. Parasites & Vectors. 17. Article 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06185-w.
    
  • Comparison of high throughput RNA sequences between Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis revealed consistent differential gene expression that is required for the Babesia life cycle in the vertebrate and invertebrate hosts -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Capelli-Peixoto, J., Saelao, P., Johnson, W.C., Kappmeyer, L.S., Reif, K.E., Masterson, H.E., Taus, N.S., Suarez, C.E., Brayton, K.A., Ueti, M.W. 2022. Comparison of high throughput RNA sequences between Babesia bigemina and Babesia bovis revealed consistent differential gene expression that is required for the Babesia life cycle in the vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 12. Article 1093338. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.1093338.
    
  • Identification of novel immune correlates of protection against acute bovine babesiosis by superinfecting cattle with in vitro culture attenuated and virulent Babesia bovis strains -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bastos, R.G., Laughery, J.M., Ozubek, S., Alzan, H.F., Taus, N.S., Ueti, M.W., Suarez, C.E. 2022. Identification of novel immune correlates of protection against acute bovine babesiosis by superinfecting cattle with in vitro culture attenuated and virulent Babesia bovis strains. Frontiers in Immunology. 13. Article 1045608. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.1045608.
    
  • Thrombospondin-related anonymous protein (TRAP) family expression by Babesia bovis life stages within the mammalian host and tick vector -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Masterson, H.E., Taus, N.S., Johnson, W.C., Kappmeyer, L.S., Capelli-Peixoto, J., Hussein, H.E., Mousel, M.R., Hernandez-Silva, D.J., Laughery, J.M., Mosqueda, J., Ueti, M.W. 2022. Thrombospondin-related anonymous protein (TRAP) family expression by Babesia bovis life stages within the mammalian host and tick vector. Microorganisms. 10(11). Article 2173. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10112173.
    
  • A transfected Babesia bovis parasite line expressing eGFP is able to complete the full life cycle of the parasite in mammalian and tick hosts -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Johnson, W.C., Hussein, H.E., Capelli-Peixoto, J., Laughery, J.M., Taus, N.S., Suarez, C.E., Ueti, M.W. 2022. A transfected Babesia bovis parasite line expressing eGFP is able to complete the full life cycle of the parasite in mammalian and tick hosts. Pathogens. 11(6). Article 623. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11060623.
    
  • Anaplasma marginale infection of Dermacentor andersoni primary midgut cell culture is dependent on fucosylated glycans -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Vimonish, R., Capelli-Peixoto, J., Johnson, W.C., Hussein, H.E., Taus, N.S., Brayton, K.A., Munderloh, U.G., Noh, S.M., Ueti, M.W. 2022. Anaplasma marginale infection of Dermacentor andersoni primary midgut cell culture is dependent on fucosylated glycans. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 12. Article 877525. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.877525.
    
  • Immunization against a conserved surface polysaccharide stimulates bovine antibodies with opsonic killing activity but does not protect against Babesia bovis challenge -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Cywes-Bently, C., Johnson, W.C., Pier, G.B., Fry, L.M., Mousel, M.R., Ueti, M.W. 2021. Immunization against a conserved surface polysaccharide stimulates bovine antibodies with opsonic killing activity but does not protect against Babesia bovis challenge. Pathogens. 10(12). Article 1598. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10121598.
    
  • Differential expression of calcium-dependent protein kinase 4, tubulin tyrosine ligase, and methyltransferase by xanthurenic acid-induced Babesia bovis sexual stages -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hussein, H.E., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Capelli-Peixoto, J., Suarez, C.E., Mousel, M.R., Ueti, M.W. 2021. Differential expression of calcium-dependent protein kinase 4, tubulin tyrosine ligase, and methyltransferase by xanthurenic acid-induced Babesia bovis sexual stages. Parasites & Vectors. 14. Article 395. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04902-3.
    
  • Transcriptome dataset of Babesia bovis life stages within vertebrate and invertebrate hosts -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ueti, M.W., Johnson, W.C., Kappmeyer, L.S., Herndon, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Reif, K.E., Taus, N.S., Ifeonu, O.O., Silva, J.C., Suarez, C.E., Brayton, K.A. 2020. Transcriptome dataset of Babesia bovis life stages within vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Data in Brief. 33. Article 106533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106533.
    
  • Comparative analysis of gene expression between Babesia bovis blood stages and kinetes allowed by improved genome annotation. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ueti, M.W., Johnson, W.C., Kappmeyer, L.S., Herndon, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Reif, K.E., Taus, N.S., Ifeonu, O.O., Silva, J.C., Suarez, C.E., Brayton, K.A. 2020. Comparative analysis of gene expression between Babesia bovis blood stages and kinetes allowed by improved genome annotation.. International Journal for Parasitology. 51(2-3):123-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2020.08.006.
    
  • A rabbit model for sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever research: from virus infection to pathogenesis studies and vaccine development -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Shringi, S., Knowles, D.P., Li, H. 2019. A rabbit model for sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever research: from virus infection to pathogenesis studies and vaccine development. Current Clinical Microbiology Reports. 6:148-155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40588-019-00126-3.
    
  • Identification of proteins expressed by Babesia bigemina kinetes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bohaliga, G.A.R., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Hussein, H.E., Bastos, R.G., Suarez, C.E., Scoles, G.A., Ueti, M.W. 2019. Identification of proteins expressed by Babesia bigemina kinetes. Parasites & Vectors. 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3531-7.
    
  • Detection and genotypic characterization of toxoplasma gondii DNA within the milk of mongolian livestock -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Iacobucci, E., Fritz, H., Papageorgiou, S., O'Conner, R., Taus, N.S., Ueti, M.W. 2019. Detection and genotypic characterization of toxoplasma gondii DNA within the milk of mongolian livestock. Parasitology Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-019-06306-w.
    
  • Detection and genotypic characterization of toxoplasma gondii DNA within the milk of Mongolian livestock -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Iacobucci, E., Fritz, H., Papageorgiou, S., O'Conner, R., Taus, N.S., Ueti, M.W. 2019. Detection and genotypic characterization of toxoplasma gondii DNA within the milk of Mongolian livestock. Parasitology Research. 118(6):2005-2008. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-019-06306-w.
    
  • Silencing expression of the Rhipicephalus microplus vitellogenin receptor gene blocks Babesia bovis transmission and interferes with oocyte maturation -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hussein, H.E., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Suarez, C.E., Scoles, G.A., Ueti, M.W. 2019. Silencing expression of the Rhipicephalus microplus vitellogenin receptor gene blocks Babesia bovis transmission and interferes with oocyte maturation. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-3270-1.
    
  • Silencing expression of the Rhipicephalus microplus vitellogenin receptor gene blocks Babesia bovis transmission and interferes with oocyte maturation -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hala, H.E., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Suarez, C.E., Scoles, G.A., Ueti, M.W. 2019. Silencing expression of the Rhipicephalus microplus vitellogenin receptor gene blocks Babesia bovis transmission and interferes with oocyte maturation. Parasites & Vectors. 12(1):7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-3270-1.
    
  • Identification of a putative methyltransferase gene of Babesia bigemina as a novel molecular biomarker uniquely expressed in parasite tick stages. -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bohaliga, G.A., Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Hussein, H.E., Ueti, M.W. 2018. Identification of a putative methyltransferase gene of Babesia bigemina as a novel molecular biomarker uniquely expressed in parasite tick stages. Parasites & Vectors. 11(1):480. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-3052-9.
    
  • First report of Anaplasma marginale infection in goats, Brazil -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dasilva, N.B., Ueti, M.W., Johnson, W.C., Mira, A., Schnittger, L., Valente, J.D., Vidotto, O., Masterson, H.E., Taus, N.S., Vieira, T.S. 2018. First report of Anaplasma marginale infection in goats, Brazil. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202140.
    
  • First report of Anaplasma marginale infection in goats, Brazi -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dasilva, N.B., Ueti, M.W., Johnson, W.C., Mira, A., Schnittger, L., Valente, J.D., Vidotto, O., Masterson, H.E., Taus, N.S., Vieira, T.S. 2018. First report of Anaplasma marginale infection in goats, Brazi. PLoS One. 13(8):e0202140. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202140.
    
  • Evaluation of glycoprotein Ov8 as a potential antigen for an OvHV-2-specific diagnostic assay -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Alhajri, S.M., Cunha, C.W., Knowles, D.P., Li, H., Taus, N.S. 2018. Evaluation of glycoprotein Ov8 as a potential antigen for an OvHV-2-specific diagnostic assay. PLoS One. 13(7):30200130. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0200130.
    
  • Molecular detection and characterization of theileria spp infecting cattle in Sennar State, Sudan -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mohamad, S.B., Alagib, A., Abdelkareim, T.B., Haasan, M.M., Johnson, W.C., Hussein, H.E., Taus, N.S., Ueti, M.W. 2018. Molecular detection and characterization of theileria spp infecting cattle in Sennar State, Sudan. Parasitology Research. 117(4):1271-1276. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-018-5775-0.
    
  • Analysis of stage-specific protein expression during babesia bovis development within female rhipicephalus microplus-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Johnson, W.C., Taus, N.S., Reif, K.E., Bohaliga, G., Kappmeyer, L.S., Ueti, M.W. 2017. Analysis of stage-specific protein expression during babesia bovis development within female rhipicephalus microplus. Journal of Proteome Research. 16(3):1327-1338.
    
  • Ovine herpesvirus 2 glycoproteins B, H, and L are sufficient for, and viral glycoprotein Ov8 can enhance, cell-cell membrane fusion-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Alhajri, S.M., Cunha, C.W., Nicola, A.V., Aguilar, H.C., Li, H., Taus, N.S. 2017. Ovine herpesvirus 2 glycoproteins B, H, and L are sufficient for, and viral glycoprotein Ov8 can enhance, cell-cell membrane fusion. Journal of Virology. doi: 10.1128/JVI.02454-16.
    
  • Replacement of glycoprotein B in alcelaphine herpesvirus 1 by its ovine herpesvirus 2 homolog: Implications in vaccine development for sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., Taus, N.S., Dewals, B.G., Vanderplasschen, A., Knowles, D.P., Li, H. 2016. Replacement of glycoprotein B in alcelaphine herpesvirus 1 by its ovine herpesvirus 2 homolog: Implications in vaccine development for sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever. mSphere. doi:10.1128/mSphere.00108-16.
    
  • Cross-reactivity of neutralizing antibodies among malignant catarrhal fever viruses-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Marquard, J., Cunha, C.W., O'Toole, D., Li, H. 2015. Cross-reactivity of neutralizing antibodies among malignant catarrhal fever viruses. PLoS One. 10(12):30145073.
    
  • Antibodies to ovine herpesvirus 2 glycoprotein antibodies decrease virus infectivity and prevent malignant catarrhal fever in rabbits-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., Knowles Jr, D.P., Taus, N.S., O'Toole, D., Nicola, A.V., Aguilar, H.C., Li, H. 2014. Antibodies to ovine herpesvirus 2 glycoprotein antibodies decrease virus infectivity and prevent malignant catarrhal fever in rabbits. Veterinary Microbiology. 175(2-4):349-355.
    
  • Malignant catarrhal fever in American bison (Bison bison) experimentally infected with alcelaphine herpesvirus 2-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., O'Toole, D., Herndon, D.R., Cunha, C.W., Warg, J.V., Seal, B.S., Brooking, A., Li, H. 2014. Malignant catarrhal fever in American bison (Bison bison) experimentally infected with alcelaphine herpesvirus 2. Veterinary Microbiology. DOI:10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.04.003.
    
  • Malignant catarrhal fever: inching towards understanding -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., Taus, N.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2014. Malignant catarrhal fever: inching towards understanding. Annual Review of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences. 2:209-33.
    
  • Contributions of herpes simplex virus type 1 envelope proteins to entry by endocytosis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tri Komala, S., Pritchard, S.M., Cunha, C.W., Wudiri, G.A., Aguilar, H.C., Taus, N.S., Nicola, A.V. 2013. Contributions of herpes simplex virus type 1 envelope proteins to entry by endocytosis. Journal of Virology. 87(24):13922-13926.
    
  • Fibroblasts express OvHV-2 capsid protein in vasculitis lesions of American bison (Bison bison) with experimental sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Nelson, D.D., Taus, N.S., Schneider, D.A., Cunha, C.W., Davis, W.C., Brown, W.C., Li, H., O'Toole, D., Oaks, L.J. 2013. Fibroblasts express OvHV-2 capsid protein in vasculitis lesions of American bison (Bison bison) with experimental sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever. Veterinary Microbiology. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2013.07.021.
    
  • Are rabbits a suitable model to study sheep-associated malignant catarrhal in susceptible hosts?-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Knowles Jr, D.P., Li, H. 2013. Are rabbits a suitable model to study sheep-associated malignant catarrhal in susceptible hosts? Veterinary Microbiology. 163(3-4):358-363.
    
  • Development of an in vivo system to measure antibody-blocking of ovine herpesvirus 2 entry-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., O'Toole, D., Nicola, A.V., Knowles Jr, D.P., Taus, N.S. 2013. Development of an in vivo system to measure antibody-blocking of ovine herpesvirus 2 entry. Journal of Virological Methods. 188(1-2):104-107.
    
  • Goats are a potential reservoir for the herpesvirus (MCFV-WTD),causing malignant catarrhal fever in deer -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., Abbitt, B., Demaar, T.W., Lenz, S., Hayes, J.R., Taus, N.S. 2013. Goats are a potential reservoir for the herpesvirus (MCFV-WTD),causing malignant catarrhal fever in deer. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 44(2):484-486.
    
  • Ovine progressive pneumonia virus is transmitted more effectively via aerosol nebulization than oral administration-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Herrmann-Hoesing, L.M., White, S.N., Neiswanger-Broughton, L.E., Johnson, W.C., Noh, S.M., Schneider, D.A., Li, H., Taus, N.S., Reynolds, J.O., Truscott, T.C., Dassanayake, R.P., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2012. Ovine progressive pneumonia virus is transmitted more effectively via aerosol nebulization than oral administration. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 2(3):113-119.
    
  • Ovine herpesvirus 2 infection in american bison: virus and host dynamics in the development of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., Gailbreath, K.L., O'Toole, D., Knowles Jr, D.P., Schneider, D.A., White, S.N., Taus, N.S., Davis, C.J., Davis, W.C., Li, H. 2012. Ovine herpesvirus 2 infection in american bison: virus and host dynamics in the development of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever. Veterinary Microbiology. 159:307-319.
    
  • Experimental induction of malignant catarrhal fever in pigs with ovine herpesvirus 2 by intranasal nebulization-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Brooking, A., Cunha, C.W., Highland, M.A., O'Toole, D., Knowles Jr, D.P., Taus, N.S. 2012. Experimental induction of malignant catarrhal fever in pigs with ovine herpesvirus 2 by intranasal nebulization. Veterinary Microbiology. 159(3-4):485-489. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.04.016.
    
  • Ibex-associated malignant catarrhal fever-like disease in a group of bongo antelope (Tragelaphus euryceros)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Gasper, D., Barr, B., Li, H., Taus, N.S., Peterson, R., Benjamin, G., Hunt, T., Pesavento, P. 2012. Ibex-associated malignant catarrhal fever-like disease in a group of bongo antelope (Tragelaphus euryceros). Veterinary Pathology. 3:492-7.
    
  • Malignant catarrhal fever: understanding molecular diagnostics in context of epidemiology-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., Taus, N.S. 2011. Malignant catarrhal fever: understanding molecular diagnostics in context of epidemiology. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 10:6881-6893.
    
  • Characterization of ovine herpesvirus 2-induced malignant catarrhal fever in rabbits-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., Gailbreath, K.L., O'Toole, D., White, S.N., Vanderplasschen, A., Dewals, B., Knowles Jr, D.P., Taus, N.S. 2011. Characterization of ovine herpesvirus 2-induced malignant catarrhal fever in rabbits. Veterinary Microbiology. 150(3-4):270-7.
    
  • Sheep (Ovis aries) airway epithelial cells support ovine herpesvirus 2 lytic replication in vivo-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Schneider, D.A., Oaks, J.L., Yan, H., Gailbreath, K.L., Knowles Jr, D.P., Li, H. 2010. Sheep (Ovis aries) airway epithelial cells support ovine herpesvirus 2 lytic replication in vivo. Veterinary Microbiology. 145(1-2):47-53.
    
  • Experimental nebulization of American bison (Bison bison) with low doses of ovine herpesvirus 2 from sheep nasal secretions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Gailbreath, K.L., O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Knowles Jr, D.P., Oaks, J.L., Li, H. 2010. Experimental nebulization of American bison (Bison bison) with low doses of ovine herpesvirus 2 from sheep nasal secretions. Veterinary Microbiology. 143(2-4):389-393.
    
  • Development of a Multiplex Real-Time PCR for Detection and Differentiation of Malignant Catarrhal Fever Viruses in Clinical Samples-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., Otto, L., Taus, N.S., Knowles Jr, D.P., Li, H. 2009. Development of a Multiplex Real-Time PCR for Detection and Differentiation of Malignant Catarrhal Fever Viruses in Clinical Samples. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 47(8):2586-2589.
    
  • Naturally occurring sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in North American pigs-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Alcaraz, A., Warren, A., Jackson, C., Gold, J., Mccoy, M., Cheong, S., Kimball, S., Sells, S., Taus, N.S., Divers, T., Li, H. 2009. Naturally occurring sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in North American pigs. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 21(2):250-253.
    
  • Experimental infection of rabbits with ovine herpesvirus 2 from sheep nasal secretions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Gailbreath, K.L., Taus, N.S., Cunha, C.W., Knowles Jr, D.P., Li, H. 2008. Experimental infection of rabbits with ovine herpesvirus 2 from sheep nasal secretions. Veterinary Microbiology. 132:65-73.
    
  • Development of a Management Program for a Mixed Species Wildlife Park Following an Occurrence of Malignant Catarrhal Fever-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cooley, A.J., Taus, N.S., Li, H. 2008. Development of a Management Program for a Mixed Species Wildlife Park Following an Occurrence of Malignant Catarrhal Fever. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 39(3):380-385.
    
  • Ovine herpesvirus 2 replicates initially in the lung of experimentally infected sheep-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Cunha, C.W., Davies, C.J., Gailbreath, K.L., Knowles Jr, D.P., Oaks, J.L., Taus, N.S. 2008. Ovine herpesvirus 2 replicates initially in the lung of experimentally infected sheep. Journal of General Virology. 89(7):1699-1708.
    
  • Detection of ovine herpesvirus 2 major capsid gene transcripts as an indicator of virus replication in shedding sheep and clinically affected animals-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cunha, C.W., Traul, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, L., O'Toole, D., Davitt, C.M., Li, H. 2008. Detection of ovine herpesvirus 2 major capsid gene transcripts as an indicator of virus replication in shedding sheep and clinically affected animals. Virus Research. 132(1-2):69-75.
    
  • IBEX-ASSOCIATED MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN A BONGO ANTELOPE (TRAGELAPHUS EURYCEROS)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Okeson, D.M., Garner, M.M., Taus, N.S., Li, H., Coke, R.L. 2007. IBEX-ASSOCIATED MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN A BONGO ANTELOPE (TRAGELAPHUS EURYCEROS). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 38(3): 460-464.
    
  • Intra-nasal Inoculation of American Bison (Bison bison) with Ovine Herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2) Reliably Reproduces Malignant Catarrhal Fever-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Montgomery, D.L., Oaks, J.L., Crawford, T.B., Li, H. 2007. Intra-nasal Inoculation of American Bison (Bison bison) with Ovine Herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2) Reliably Reproduces Malignant Catarrhal Fever. Veterinary Pathology. 44(5):655-662
    
  • Validation of nonnested and real-time PCR for diagnosis of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in clinical samples-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Traul, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., O'Toole, D., Rurangirwa, F.R., Baszler, T.V., Li, H. 2007. Validation of nonnested and real-time PCR for diagnosis of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in clinical samples. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 19:405-408
    
  • Characterization of Bison bison major histocompatibitity complex class I haplotypes-(Abstract Only)
    Davies, C.J., Traul, D., New, D.D., Taus, N.S., O'Toole, D., Li, H. 2006. Characterization of Bison bison major histocompatibitity complex class I haplotypes. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings, Chicago, Illinois. Pg. 156.
    
  • COMPARISON OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 GENOMES ISOLATED FROM DOMESTIC SHEEP (OVIS ARIES) AND A CLINICALLY AFFECTED COW (BOS BOVIS)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Herndon, D.R., Traul, D., Stewart, J.P., Ackermann, M., Li, H., Knowles Jr, D.P., Lewis, G.S., Brayton, K.A. 2007. Comparison of ovine herpesvirus 2 genomes isolated from domestic sheep (Ovis aries) and a clinically affected cow (Bos bovis). Journal of General Virology. 88(1):40-45.
    
  • VALIDATION OF NON-NESTED AND REAL-TIME PCR FOR DIAGNOSIS OF SHEEP-ASSOCIATED MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN CLINICAL SAMPLES -(Abstract Only)
    Traul, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Otoole, D., Rurangirwa, F.R., Li, H. 2006. Validation of non-nested and real-time pcr for diagnosis of sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in clinical samples . Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 131.
    
  • PREVENTION OF MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER (MCF) IN A MIXED SPECIES WILD ANIMAL GAME PARK BY PRODUCTION OF VIRUS-FREE MOUFLON SHEEP -(Abstract Only)
    Cooley, A.J., Taus, N.S., Li, H. 2006. Prevention of malignant catarrhal fever (mcf) in a mixed species wild animal game park by production of virus-free mouflon sheep. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 97.
    
  • Pre-clinical and early clinical lesions of malignant catarrhal fever in bison following experimental inoculation with ovine nasal mucus containing ovine herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2)-(Abstract Only)
    O'Toole, D., Gailbreath, K.L., Oaks, J.L., Taus, N.S., Davis, W.C., Ghoddusi, M., Li, H. 2006. Pre-clinical and early clinical lesions of malignant catarrhal fever in bison following experimental inoculation with ovine nasal mucus containing ovine herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2). American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 49th Annual Meeting of American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Minneapolis, Minn. 98.
    
  • Successful experimental induction of acute malignant catarrhal fever in bison using aerosols of ovine nasal mucus containing ovine herpesvirus 2-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 MRNA EXPRESSION IN CATTLE AND BISON WITH MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER-(Abstract Only)
    Oaks, J.L., Pritchard, S., Taus, N.S., Traul, D., O'Toole, D., Li, H. 2006. Ovine herpesvirus 2 mRNA expression in cattle and bison with malignant catarrhal fever. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. October 14-16, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. pg. 88.
    
  • THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT OF SHEEP IS THE PREDOMINANT SITE OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS-2 REPLICATION-(Abstract Only)
    Traul, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Lewis, G.S., Li, H. 2006. The upper respiratory tract of sheep is the predominant site of ovine herpesvirus-2 replication. International Herpesvirus Workshop. Paper No. 8-68.
    
  • EXPERIMENTAL AEROSOL INFECTION OF CATTLE (BOS TAURUS) WITH OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 USING NASAL SECRETIONS FROM INFECTED SHEEP-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Gailbreath, K.L., Traul, D., O'Toole, D., Li, H. 2006. Experimental aerosol infection of cattle (Bos taurus) with ovine herpesvirus 2 using nasal secretions from infected sheep. Veterinary Microbiology. 116(1-3):29-36.
    
  • SHEEP-ASSOCIATED MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER VIRUS: PROSPECTS FOR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L. 2006. Sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever virus: prospects for vaccine development. Expert Review of Vaccines. 5(1): 133-141.
    
  • A DEVASTATING OUTBREAK OF MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN A BISON FEEDLOT-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Taus, N.S., Jones, C., Murphy, B., Evermann, J.F., Crawford, T.B. 2006. A devastating outbreak of malignant catarrhal fever in a bison feedlot. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 18(1):119-123.
    
  • A NOVEL SUBGROUP OF RHADINOVIRUSES IN RUMINANTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Gailbreath, K.L., Flach, E.J., Taus, N.S., Cooley, J., Keller, J., Russell, G., Knowles Jr, D.P., Haig, D.M., Oaks, J.L., Traul, D., Crawford, T.B. 2005. A novel subgroup of rhadinoviruses in ruminants. Journal of General Virology. 86: 3021-3026.
    
  • A NOVEL SUBGROUP OF RHADINOVIRUSES IN RUMINANTS-(Abstract Only)
    Li, H., Gailbreath, K.L., Flach, E.J., Taus, N.S., Cooley, J., Keller, J., Russell, G., Knowles Jr, D.P., Haig, D.M., Oaks, J.L., Traul, D., Crawford, T.B. A novel subgroup of rhadinoviruses in ruminants. November, 2005, 48th Annual Meeting of American Association of Laboratory Diagnosticians, Hershey, PA. P.31.
    
  • DEFINING THE MINIMUM INTRANASAL INFECTIOUS DOSE OF OVHV-2 THAT IS REQUIRED TO INDUCE INFECTION AND MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN BISON-(Abstract Only)
    O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Li, H. Defining the minimum intranasal infectious dose of OvHV-2 that is required to induce infection and malignant catarrhal fever in bison. October, 2005, 48th Annual Meeting of American Association of Laboratory Diagnosticians, Hershey, PA. P. 114.
    
  • MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER: A SERIOUS DISEASE FOR AMERICAN BISON-(Abstract Only)
    Li, H., Taus, N.S., Jones, C., Murphy, B., O'Toole, D., Evermann, J.F., Crawford, T.B. Malignant catarrhal fever: a serious disease for american bison. November, 2005, 48th Annual Meeting of American Association of Laboratory Diagnosticians, Hershey, PA. P.118
    
  • A REAL-TIME PCR ASSAY FOR MEASURING ALCELAPHINE HERPESVIRUS-1 DNA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Traul, D., Elias, S., Taus, N.S., Hoesing, L.M., Oaks, L.J., Li, H. 2005. A real-time PCR assay for measuring alcelaphine herpesvirus-1 DNA. Journal of Virological Methods. 129:186-190.
    
  • TRANSMISSION OF CAPRINE HERPESVIRUS 2 IN DOMESTIC GOATS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Keller, J., Knowles Jr, D.P., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Crawford, T.B. 2005. Transmission of caprine herpesvirus 2 in domestic goats. Veterinary Microbiology. 107:23-29.
    
  • EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION OF SHEEP WITH OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 VIA AEROSOLIZATION OF NASAL SECRETIONS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Taus, N.S., Traul, D., Oaks, J.L., Crawford, T.B., Lewis, G.S., Li, H. 2005. Experimental infection of sheep with ovine herpesvirus 2 via aerosolization of nasal secretions. Journal of General Virology. 86:575-579.
    
  • SHEDDING OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 IN SHEEP NASAL SECRETIONS: THE PREDOMINANT MODE FOR TRANSMISSION-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Taus, N.S., Lewis, G.S., Kim, O., Traul, D.L., Crawford, T.B. Shedding of Ovine Herpesvirus 2 in Sheep Nasal Secretions: the Predominant Mode for Transmission. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2004. 42(12):5558-5564.
    
  • SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTAL INDUCTION OF ACUTE MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN BISON USING AEROSOLS OF OVINE NASAL MUCUS CONTAINING OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2-(Abstract Only)
    O'Toole, D., Taus, N.S., Davis, W.C., Crawford, T.B., Li, H. 2004. Successful experimental induction of acute malignant catarrhal fever in bison using aerosols of ovine nasal mucus containing ovine herpesvirus 2. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 55.
    
  • DOSE DEPENDENT RESPONSES IN SHEEP EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH OVHV-2-(Abstract Only)
    Taus, N.S., Traul, D., Oaks, J.L., Crawford, T.B., Lewis, G.S., Li, H. 2004. Dose dependent responses in sheep experimentally infected with ovhv-2 [abstract]. Herpesvirus International Workshop. p. 11.14
    
  • SHEDDING OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 IN DOMESTIC SHEEP: FREQUENCY, INTENSITY AND DURATION-(Abstract Only)
    Li, H., Taus, N.S., Lewis, G.S., Traul, D., Kim, O., Crawford, T.B. 2004. Shedding of ovine herpesvirus 2 in domestic sheep: frequency, intensity and duration [abstract]. Herpesvirus International Workshop. p. 12.
    

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