Devendra Shah Lab

Here is the latest research on treponeme-associated hoof disease (TAHD) resulting from continued strong collaborations with Dr. Margaret Wild and colleagues at WSU CVM on elk hoof disease research.

This research led by Holly Drankhan, DVM-PhD-pathology resident at WSU, advances our previous research by establishing a reproducible experimental infection model-an important step toward understanding disease pathogenesis and transmission.

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An experimental infection model for rapid reproduction of treponeme-associated hoof disease in captive elk (Cervus canadensis) | Microbiology Spectrum Our study details a new approach for consistent and rapid induction of treponeme-associated hoof disease (TAHD) lesions in captive elk. TAHD is an emerging polybacterial disease of conservation concern that causes chronic lameness and debilitation in free-ranging elk across the northwestern USA. We....

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