Colorado State University Research Foundation

University of Wyoming

Other

Aspenbio Pharma, Inc.

Thomas R Hansen

Kathleen Jeanette Austin

Torrance M Nett

Alberto Van Olphen

Kevin McSweeney

Jared Romero

Jessica Prenni

Mark Colgin

Michael Sutton

Diane Newman

Roger Hurst

Jay W Roth

Cathy Landmann

Terry M Nett

Lea A Rempel

Natalia P Smirnova

Kevin Mcsweeney

The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection schemes for ascertaining pregnancy status of an animal. The compositions and methods employ interferon-tau (IFNT) and/or antibodies specific for IFNT. Methods of the present invention detect the presence of IFNT in samples obtained from animals as an early indicator of pregnancy. Methods are provided to identify non-pregnant animals so that management decisions regarding rebreeding can be made earlier compared to existing approaches.

Early determination of pregnancy status in ruminants

Compositions and methods for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of BVDV and other viruses are provided.

Surrogate markers for viral infections and other inflammatory responses

Compositions and methods for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of BVDV are provided.

Markers for viral infections and other inflammatory responses

This invention provides methods and compositions for testing for pregnancy and non-pregnancy in ungulates and non-hoofed ruminates. The tests provided by this invention are useful during a time that coincides with the estrus cycle during which breeding occurs or the first estrus cycle after breeding of a non-pregnant animal. The tests provided by this invention are useful in estrus and ovulation synchronization programs, with pregnancy testing useful at a time allowing for resynchronization of non-pregnant animals within the first estrus cycle. The tests provided by this invention assay for the presence, absence, or level of a selected IFN-&#x3c4;-induced protein in a sample from a female animal. The tests of this invention are useful for testing cells, blood, plasma, serum, cells, milk, nasal secretions, ocular secretions, vaginal secretions, urine, and saliva samples. The tests provided by this invention are immunoassays. Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies useful in such tests, as well as methods of making such antibodies and hybridoma cell lines, are provided. Devices for performing such tests, methods of using such devices, and methods of making such devices are provided. Kits containing such devices are also provided. This invention provides a method for determining readiness for breeding. This invention provides a method for resynchronizing breeding with breeding cycle times of one estrus cycle or shorter. This invention also provides a method for breeding by forcing estrus and artificial insemination by appointment.

Pregnancy detection

A fishing rod rack for the support of a plurality of fishing rods, the fishing rod rack spanning the width of the bed of a pick up truck. The fishing rod rack has a two piece bracket member at each end for engaging the inward lip of the respective side walls, there being a support rod extending between opposing bracket members. A plurality of support tubes are rotatably secured to the support rod by a clasp member rotatable about the support rod and secured in angular position by a pair of set screws.

Fishing rod rack assembly for pick up truck

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Fort Collins, CO, United States of America

Thomas R Hansen