February 9, 2025

Article explores dynamics of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b infection in calves and cows

An article co-authored by the Director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases CEZID examines the dynamics of the spread of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in experimentally infected calves and cows.

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February 5, 2025

CEEZAD study finds that pigs can transmit Mpox to sentinel animals

An article co-authored by the Director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD, www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CEZID; https://www.k-state.edu/cezid/) reports on findings concerning the transmission and susceptibility of the Mpox virus in a domestic livestock species.

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CEEZAD study explores immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in bison, elk and other captive wildlife species

An article co-authored by the Director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD, www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CEZID; https://www.k-state.edu/cezid/) examines immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in bison, elk and other captive wildlife species.

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CEEZAD study finds Use of the Invariant Natural Killer T Cell Agonist α-Galactosylceramide as Adjuvant Can Lead to Vaccine-Associated Enhanced Respiratory Disease in Influenza-Vaccinated Pigs

An article co-authored by the Director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD, www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CEZID; https://www.k-state.edu/cezid/) discusses findings of recent research linking a Natural Killer T (NKT) cell agonist to enhanced respiratory disease in influenza-vaccinated pigs.

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October 22, 2024

CEEZAD Director elected to National Academy of Medicine

The Director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (CEEZAD, www.ceezad.org) and the Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CEZID; https://www.k-state.edu/cezid/) has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the premier organization of scientists working in health-related fields. He is the first faculty member to be elected to the NAM while at K-State.

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October 17, 2024

Findings of Dr. Richt’s research on spread of H5N1 virus are detailed in JAMA article

Recent research conducted by the Director of the Center of Excellence For Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases (www.ceezad.org) is the focus of an article published this week in JAMA Network, the online publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

H5N1 Influenza May Be Spreading Through Cows via Milking Rather Than Air, Experts Weigh In

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in cows is likely being spread via milking rather than through respiration, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.

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