Donald P. Knowles, DVM, PhD,
DACVP
Professor
Currently is Research Leader of the Animal Disease Research Unit of the
Agricultural Research Service, USDA and Professor, Department of Veterinary
Microbiology and Pathology. Research is primarily collaborative and focused on
testing hypotheses which define parameters of tick-borne disease transmission
and pathogenesis. Hypotheses are formulated concerning equine babesiosis (Babesia
equi and Babesia caballi) and bovine anaplasmosis (Anaplasma
marginale). Opportunities for trainees exist in exploring research
problems associated with these tick-borne diseases. In the broader context the
Animal Disease Research Unit’s current mission additionally includes solving
problems associated with the following infectious diseases: scrapie and chronic
wasting disease (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies), malignant catarrhal
fever virus, bovine babesiosis and ovine progressive pneumonia virus. Trainee
opportunities within these areas are possible through collaborations
within/between the Animal Disease Research Unit and Veterinary Microbiology and
Pathology.
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