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Development of non-invasive diagnostics for endotheliotropic herpesvirus in free-ranging Asian elephants

By Tierra Smiley Evans, Alison Jeffrey, Kirsten Gilardi, and Christine Molter
Backed by France Archambault, Michael & Karen Douglas, Michelle Turco, Margaret Oberst, Mickey, Sheryl L Kolasinski, Sharron Tomlin, Wildlife Disease Association, Carrie Schmitt, Ellie Meyer, and 51 other backers
UC Davis
Ross, California
BiologyMedicine
DOI: 10.18258/11525
Grant: Wildlife Disease Association Challenge Grant
$6,021
Raised of $4,161 Goal
144%
Funded on 9/20/18
Successfully Funded
  • $6,021
    pledged
  • 144%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 9/20/18
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Lab Notes

Myanmar Elephant Healthcare Workshop
January 15, 2020
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In the last few months, we’ve been busy sharing the...
January 7, 2020
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Houston Zoo Elephant Calf Completes Treatment for EEHV
April 21, 2019
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EEHV Research In the News
December 3, 2018
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Project Update: (Some) Results Are In!
October 29, 2018
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A visit to the Houston Zoo made this project personal
September 19, 2018
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The EEHV Advisory Group
September 11, 2018
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We've added a stretch goal!
September 8, 2018
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The most recent confirmed case of EEHV was reported on...
September 5, 2018
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Routine EEHV Monitoring at the Houston Zoo
September 1, 2018
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Sample collection for our pilot study at the Houston Zoo...
August 24, 2018
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