This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Auburn University. Active years: 2007-2017.
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Location History:
- Auburn, AL (US) (2007)
- New Orleans, LA (US) (2015 - 2017)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2017
Title: Innovations by Dunhua Zhang in Hornfly Vaccination
Introduction
Dunhua Zhang is an accomplished inventor based in New Orleans, LA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of veterinary science, particularly in the development of innovative solutions for hornfly vaccination. With a total of 3 patents to his name, his work has the potential to greatly impact cattle health and management.
Latest Patents
One of Dunhua Zhang's latest patents focuses on the combination of protein forms for hornfly vaccination. Thrombostasin, an anti-clotting protein found in the saliva of horn flies, plays a crucial role in this research. Studies have tested the blood uptake of horn flies feeding on cattle, confirming the association of ts genotype with blood uptake. The findings indicate that blood uptake volumes of homozygous ts10 horn flies were lower than those of other ts genotypes when fed on control cattle. Cattle vaccinated with recombinant protein isoforms rTS9 or rTB8 demonstrated resistance to horn fly feeding, yielding lower blood volumes compared to flies feeding on control cattle. The impact of vaccination varied by the ts genotype of flies, with cattle vaccinated with isoforms rTS9 resisting flies of ts2, ts9, and tb8 genotypes. Vaccination with isoforms rTB8 produced resistance to ts8, ts9, and tb8 genotype flies. However, horn flies of genotype ts10 were not affected by either TS isoform and fed well on rTS9 and rTB9 vaccinated cattle, similar to control-vaccinated cattle.
Career Highlights
Dunhua Zhang is affiliated with Auburn University, where he continues to advance his research in veterinary science. His work is characterized by a commitment to improving cattle health through innovative vaccination strategies.
Collaborations
Dunhua has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Eddie Wayne Cupp and Mary Smith Cupp, contributing to a dynamic research environment focused on practical solutions for livestock management.
Conclusion
Dunhua Zhang's innovative work in hornfly vaccination exemplifies the intersection of research and practical application in veterinary science. His contributions are paving the way for improved cattle health and management practices.
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