Scientists, researchers, practicing veterinarians, animal health companies, and horse owners have long been dedicated to improving the health of the horse. Yet the need for more knowledge in regards to disease prevention, lameness and general wellness still exists.
Research - Pigeon fever in horses
For 2012 the equine disease of focus is Pigeon Fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis) for the BIVI Equine Research Award.
At Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., is furthering their commitment to research efforts to ensure that we continue to learn more about equine diseases.
The second annual Boehringer Ingelheim Advancement in Equine Research Award Program. The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2012. The 2012 Advancement in Equine Research Awards recipients will be announced at the American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference in Anaheim, California.
The BIVI Equine Research Award focuses on one specific equine disease area each year. For 2012 the equine disease of focus is Pigeon Fever (Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis).
Proposals must address one or more specific criteria to be considered:
- Pathophysiology of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and development of an equine challenge model.
- Virulence factors and strain differences among isolates of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis isolated from internal and external infections and different geographic locations.
- Increased incidence and spread to different geographic locations and association with climate change.
- Comparison of host immunity between infections resulting in internal infection and recurrent infection in recovered horses.
- Seasonality of infection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and studies of insect vectors.
Boehringer Ingelheim will provide three $25,000 awards to the winning proposals for Pigeon Fever research in the US and Canada. Candidates include graduate students, academic researchers, company or private researchers, and practicing veterinarians. Winning proposals will be selected by an independent review board.
Once the three winning year-long research projects are completed and submitted for peer review, the Equine Research Review Board will conduct a second evaluation. Upon acceptance for publication of his or her findings, the first place award recipient will receive an additional U.S. $5,000; second place, $3,000; and third place, $1,000.