Projects (Appropriated | All ) 282 projects listed

Vector Competence and Protection of U.S. Livestock and Wildlife from Arthropod-Borne Diseases

Investigation of Lupine-Induced Crooked Calf Disease in the Scablands of the Northwest

Genomic Sequencing and Annotation of Babesia Bovis

Area-Wide Suppression of Fire Ant Populations in Pastures

Biolocigal Control Organism Databases and Assessments

The Pharmacogenetics of Methyllycaconitine Toxicity: Identification of Genetic Markers in Mice

Vector Competence of North American Mosquitoes for Rift Valley Fever Virus

Investigation of a Bluetongue Outbreak in Sheep and Wildlife and Its Economic Impact

A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of An Integrative Genomics Approach

A Study to Evaluate the Ability of An Integrative Genomics Approach to Identify Specific Genes That Show Allele-Specific Gene Expression...

Using the Genome to Understand Immunogenetics of Poultry

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock and Wildlife and Their Vectors

Investigation of a Bluetongue Outbreak in Sheep and Wildlife and Its Economic Impact

Identifying Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Conferring Marek's Disease Resistance

Poisoning of Livestock by Various Larkspur Species (Delphinium)

Astragalus and Oxytropis Poisoning in Livestock

The Toxicity of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid-Containing Plants and Other Hepatotoxic and Neurotoxic Plants

Livestock Losses from Abortifacient and Teratogenic Plants

Non-Traditional Plant Resources for Grazing Ruminants in Appalachia

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock and Wildlife

Epigenetic Changes and Chicken Marek's Disease Etiology

Genome-Wide Screen for Genes with Polymorphic Cis-Acting Elements That Respond to Marek's Disease Virus Challenge in Chicken

Genome-Wide Screen for Polymorphic Genes with Cisacting Regulatory Elements That Respond to Marek's Disease Virus Challenge in Chicken

Identify Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Conferring Marek's Disease Resistance in Chickens

Development and Field Evaluation of Genome-Wide Marker-Assisted Selection (Gwmas) over Multiple Generations in Commercial Poultry

Development and Field Evaluation of Genome-Wide Marker-Assisted Selection (Gwmas) over Multiple Generations in Commercial Poultry

Development and Validation of the Analysis of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and Their N-Oxides in Plant-Derived Products

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock

Positional Candidate Genes for Resistance to Marek's Disease by Screening for Marek's Disease Virus Meq-Regulated Genes

Positional Candidate Genes for Resistance to Marek¿s Disease by Screening for Marek¿s Disease Virus Meq-Regulated Genes

Biological Studies of Putative Nonstructural Protein 2 in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Biological Studies of Putative Nonstructural Protein 2 in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Developing Predictive Models for Identifying Pigs with Superior Immune Response and Improved Food Safety

Thermal Inactivation of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (Hpaiv) in Egg Products

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2009)

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2009)

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2009)

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy 2009)

Functional Genomics of the Fire Ant Solenopsis Invicta

Gene Expression Signature Dynamics for Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis Infection and Persistence in Dairy Cattle

Food, Agriculture, Pest Management, Nutrition, Related Homeland Security Requirements, and Other Research of Mutal Interest

Bite Protection Studies of Fire-Resistant U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Uniforms That Are Treated with Permethrin

Molecular Biology of Boophilus Microplus

Gene Expression in Lymph Nodes of Prrsv-Infected Pigs

Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Persistent Infection of White-Tailed Deer and Their Risk to Domestic Cattle

Evaluation of Recombinant Herpresvirus-of-Turkeys Vaccine Against Avian Influenza H5n1

Evaluation of ARS Products for Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Disease-Transmitting Insects (Fy2009)

Bovine Viral Disease Pathogenesis and Immunology

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2009)

Virus-Vector-Host Interactions of Arboviral Diseases of Livestock

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock

Proprietary White-Tailed Deer Collar Assembly

Cooperation on Biotechnology and Genomics Research on Animal Health

Research and Development of Methodology for Testing Chemical Inactivation of High Consequence Viral Disease Agents

National Anthelmintic Survey

National Anthelmintic Survey

Development of a Serologic Test for Detection of Tuberculosis Cattle

Aircraft Disinsection Research

Characterization of Swine Influenza Virus Isolates

Sequencing, Cloning and Characterization of a 2007 Vietnam Prrsv Isolate

Modeling and Prediction of Attractants and Inhibitors

Global Foot and Mouth Disease Research Alliance (Gfra)

Evaluation of ARS Products for Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Disease-Transmitting Insects

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2008)

Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Avian Metapneumovirus Infection

Adjuvant Evaluation Using Neospora Antigens

Functional Genomics for Dietary Immunomodulation

Development of New Active Ingredients, Formulations, and Applications for Control of Filth Flies and Protection of Military Personnel

Improving Application Methods for Effective Control of Sand Flies in Military Environment

Molecular and Antigenic Assessment of Circulating H5n1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus Strains and Evaluation of Vaccine Efficacy

Control of Respiratory and Systemic Disease Caused by Pasteurella Multocida

Development of Methodology for Application to Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostics, Surveillance, Detection, Control and Eradication

Evaluation of Cytokines Targeting Natural Killer Cells of Cattle and Swine As Potential Biotherapeutics for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Development of Fmdv Biotherapeutics Targeting Natural Killer (Nk) Cells of Cattle and Swine

Icg Support for Seprl Study of Vietnames H5n1 Poultry Isolates.

Development and Evaluation of Digital Thermometer/relative Humidity Recording Devices with Remote Downloading Capabilities

Global Gene Expression Analysis to Investigate Mucosal Immune Response to Avian Influenza in Korean Native Chicken Breeds

Studies to Reduce Transmission of H5n1 Hpai Virus, and Assess Infectivity and Transmissibility of H5n1 Hpai Viruses for Pigs

Development of Diagnostic for Rift Valley Fever Compatible with a Diva Vaccine Control Approach

Study of Influenza a Viruses

Foreign Animal Disease Vaccines and Diagnostics

Genetic and Immune Strategies to Control Mucosal Pathogens of Swine

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock and Wildlife

Susceptibility of Cattle with the E211k Prnp Allele to Bse

Prevention and Treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis (Map) Infection in Mice by Lactobacillus Acidophilus Np51

Design and Discovery of Novel Arthropod Repellents, Attractants and Toxicants

Genetic and Antigenic Characterization of North American H1 Swine Influenza Viruses

Development of Assays for Identification of Newly Evolved Virulent Strains of Newcastle Disease Virus.

Is Humoral Immunity Defective in Pcv-2 Infected Piglets?

Dissemination of Abnormal Prion Protein in the Neural and Extraneural Tissues of Wild Rocky Mountain Elk

Study of Prrsv and Prrs Related Diseases

Foreign Animal Diseases, Immune Protection and Diagnostics

Understanding Local and Systemic Protective Responses Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Infection in Cattle: a Genomics Approach

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2008)

National Research Initiative Competitive Conference for 8th International Marek's Disease Symposium

The Role of Prrsv Non-Structural Proteins 1 and 2 in Host Immunity

Development of Functional Genomic and Immunologic Approaches to Control Avian Mucosal Pathogens

Study of the Immune Potential of Various Structures of Parasites Phases

Endemic and Outbreak Strain Guidance in the Development of An Anaplasma Marginale Vaccine

Improving Application Methods for Effective Control of Sand Flies in a Military Environment

Development of New Active Ingredients, Formulations, and Applications for Control of Filth Flies and Protection of Military Personnel

Avian Genomic and Immunologic Approaches for Controlling Mucosal Pathogens

Prrs Host Genetics Consortium: a Proposal to Develop a Consortium to Study the Role of Host Genetics and Resistance to Prrs

Ir-4 Hq Assistance to Register Pesticides for Public Health Use

Detection of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Agents in Livestock, Wildlife, Agricultural Products, and the Environment

Avian Genomic and Immunologic Approaches for Controlling Mucosal Pathogens

Effect of Feeding Heat-Treated Colostrum Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis (Map) in Dairy Calves: Phase 1/06-01731

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2008)

Silencing of the Sodium Channel Gene in Pyrethroid-Resistant Boophilus Microplus with Rnai Methods

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2008)

Advanced Vaccines for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Classical Swine Fever

Evaluation of Repellents, Inhibitors, Barrier Treatments, and Ulv Insecticides, and Other New Products in Sub-Saharan Africa

Swine Genomics and Biodefense Countermeasures Discovery

Development of An Agriculture Biosafety/biosecurity Collaborating Center

Rift Valley Fever Virus

Recombinant Vaccination Strategy Using in Ovo Injection

Evaluation and Development of Vaccines and Vaccine Seed Strains for H5n1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Control in Indonesia

Determinants of Avian Coccidiosis Infection and Pathogenicity

Development of Advanced Technologies for the Screwworm Eradication Program

Production of Transgenic Mice

Development of Transgenic Chickens Resistant to Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease

Expansion of the Kenyan Rift Valley Fever (Rvf) Veterinary Surveillance Program to Include Wildlife Species

Evaluation of Rift Valley Fever (Rvf) Veterinary Diagnostic Reagents

Cooperative Research to Capture Wild White-Tailed Deer for Determination of Tick Density on Such Deer in Specific Areas

Biological Control of Fire Ants Using New Species of Phorid Decapitating Flies

Effect of Pasture Management and Grazing Pressure on Density and Distribution of Imported Fire Ants

Implementation of a Prrsv Strain Database

Influenza Pandemic Preparedness

Biotherapeutics Development Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Swine

Investigation of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome

Characterization of Local Isolates of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Viruses and Development of Vector Based Vaccines

Investigation of Parasite Infections That Impact Livestock Production

Phylogenetic Analysis of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Viruses Carried by Persistently Infected Animals Identified in Nahms Survey

Acoustics Detection of Pests in Structures, Trees, and Soils

Identifying Critical Stimuli for the Attraction and Oviposition of Stable Fly (Stomoxys Calcitrans L.) Populations

Functional Genomic Studies of Formosan Subterranean Termites (Coptotermes Formosanus)

Biological Studies of Putative Nonstructural Protein 2 in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Investigation of a Bluetongue Outbreak in Sheep and Wildlife and Its Economic Impact

Lyme Disease 4 Poster-Project

Regional Integrated Management of Imported Fire Ant

Study of Atypical Bse

Measuring Immune Responses to Vaccination with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) in Cattle

Molecular Biology of Boophilus Microplus

Genomic Sequencing and Annotation of Babesia Bovis

Vector Competence of North American Mosquitoes for Rift Valley Fever Virus

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies: the Role of Genetics, Strain Variation, and Environmental Contamination in Disease Control

Epidemiology and Control of Neospora Caninum and Related Protozoa

Transmission, Differentiation, and Pathobiology of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies

Development of Reagents and Protocols for Diagnostics and Imaging of Newcastle Disease Virus

Countermeasures to Control and Support Eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (Bvdv)

Newcastle Disease Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Control

Identification of Factors Associated with Immune Suppression and Mastitis

Strain Typing of Chronic Wasting Disease (Cwd) and Scrapie by Intracerebral Inoculation into Transgenic and Inbred Mouse Lines

Development and Evaluation of Recombinant Fowl Poxvirus Vaccines Against Avian Influenza

Host Immunogenetics Predict Clinical Diseases in Ovine Progressive Pneumonia Virus Infected Sheep

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) Host-Pathogen Interactions

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) Countermeasures Discovery

Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (Vsv) Host-Pathogen Interactions

Development of Sustained Release Devices for Biting Insect Control

Novel Strategies for the Detection of Infectious Prion Proteins

Discovery and Development of Natural Product-Based Insect Management Compounds for Medical, Veterinary, and Urban Concern

Evaluation of Novel Adjuvant on Eimeria

Evaluation of Novel Adjuvant in Recombinant Poultry Vaccine

Vaccine Development for Babesia Bovis Through Functional Genomics

Molecular Pathogenesis and Immune Response of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus and Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome Virus

Biology, Detection, and Control of the Formosan Subterranean Termite

Biosensor for Detecting Red Imported Fire Ant

In Vitro Testing of Immunostimulating Plant Extracts

Manipulation of Mammary Stem Cells to Improve Milk Production Efficiency

Developing Predictive Tools for Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Characterization of Olfactory Proteins of the Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes Aegypti As Targets for the Study of Chemosensory Deterrents

Identification of Native Source Populations of the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis Invicta

Proteome Analysis of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum

Investigation of a Bluetongue Outbreak in Sheep and Wildlife and Its Economic Impact

Determinants of Anaplasma Marginale Transmission at the Vector/pathogen Interface

Immunologic and Pharmacological Interventions of Vector-Borne Babesiosis

Swine Viral Diseases Pathogenesis and Immunology

Using Genomics to Define and Control Parasitic Infections in Cattle

Countermeasures to Prevent the Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (Prdc)

Development of Alternative Approaches to Antibiotics for Controlling Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens in Poultry

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2007)

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2007)

Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2007)

Genomic Strategies for Control of Marek's Disease Virus

Development of Methods for Rapid Control of Classical Swine Fever (Csf)

DNA Vaccine Technology

Effect of Imported Fire Ants on Sweet Potato Production

Recombinent DNA Vaccine Evaluation

Immunological Response of Cattle to Leptospira Borgpetersenii Serovar Hardjo

Countermeasures to Control and Eradicate Rift Valley Fever (Rfv)

Pathogenesis and Immunological Control of Sheep-Associated Malignant Catarrhal Fever in American Bison

Genomic and Immunological Characteristics of Johne's Disease

Efficacy Trials to Validate the Usefulness of Acaricide Mixtures for the Control of Acaricide-Resistant Boophilus Microplus in New Caledonia

Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Enteric Viruses of Poultry

Genetic and Biological Determinants of Avian Tumor Virus Susceptibility

Genetic and Biological Determinants of Respiratory Disease Susceptibility

Evaluation of Repellents, Inhibitors, Barrier Treatments, and Ulv Insecticides, & Other New Products in a Southern California Desert Habitat

Integrated Biosystematics and Taxonomy for Parasites among Ungulates and Other Vertebrates

Characterization and Enhancement of Immune Responses of Calves

Biting Protection Assessment of U.S. Military Uniforms and Development of New Criteria to Protect Troops on Future Field Deployments

Detection and Acoustical Communication of Termites and Fire Ants

Reducing Risk of Human and Domesticated Animal Infection with West Nile and Other Emerging Infectious Viruses Carried by Mosquitoes

Genetic Studies of Rift Valley Fever Virus Vectors in Kenya

Acoustical Communications in Fire Ants

Remotely Sensed Satellite Climate & Environmental Data to Detect Elevated Populations of Mosquito Vectors of Emerging Arboviruses in the Us

Risk Assessment & Integrated Termite Management Strategies for Hawaii and the Pacific Basin

Structure-Activity Studies of Known Arthropod Repellents Using Codessa

Molecular Method for Prion Strain Analysis

Bse Pathogenesis Study

Determination of Eggshell Microstructural Characteristics and Associated Physiological Profiles in Mg-Vaccinated Egg-Laying Chickens

The Role of the Placenta in Transmission of Experimental Bse from Sheep to Sheep

Novel Recombinant Adenovirus Vaccine and Antiviral Vectors to Control Fmdv

Technology to Control Ticks Affecting Livestock and Humans

Developing and Using Molecular and Biochemical Methods for the Diagnosis of Acaricide Resistance in Boophilus Microplus

Sustainable Pest Management Systems for Blood-Feeding Flies Affecting Livestock

Research on Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Livestock and Wildlife and Their Vectors

Kerr Wildlife Management Area - Control of Ticks Feeding on White-Tailed Deer

Molecular, Nutrient, and Endocrine Basis of Metabolic Diseases That Affect the Reproductive Health of the Dairy Cow

Effect of Feeding Low and High Dietary Cation-Anion Difference Forages to Periparturient Dairy Cows

Effect of Feeding Low and High Dietary Cation-Anion Difference Forages to Periparturient Dairy Cows

Detection of Prp**d in Tissue Samples and Bodily Fluids of Cattle from the German Bse Pathogenesis Study

Genomic and Functional Analysis of the Mucosal Immune Response and Its Role in Protection Against Respiratory Pathogens in Poultry

Evaluation of Repellents and Control Compounds in Mosquitoes, Sand Flies, and Ticks Infected with Militarily Important Human Pathogens

Pathogenesis of Selected Newcastle Disease Virus Field Isolates and Recombinants

The Development of Hyperimmuned Immunoglobulin for the Control of Coccidiosis

Development of Portable Devices for Detection and Quantification of Insecticides, Repellents, and Inhibitors

Areawide Management of Imported Fire Ants

Mechanisms of Early Immune Enhancement Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Assessment of the Role of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (Fmdv) Proteins in Viral Pathogenesis

Control of Gammaherpesvirus-Associated Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Ruminants

Coordination of National Termite Management Program

Biology and Control of the Formosan Subterranean Termite

Role of Glycosylation of Csfv Envelope Proteins on Virus Virulence, Antigenicity and Immunogenicity

Determination of the Frequency Pathobiology and Environmental Persistence of Wild Birds Avian Influenza Viruses

USDA Northeast Regional Lyme Tick Control Project

Avian Intestinal Microarray Analysis

Genomic and Immunologic Strategies to Improve Milk Production Efficiency and Control Mastitis

Biological Characterization of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza(ai) Viruses and Epidemiologic Studies on Routes of Transmission of Ai in Farms

Development and Testing of Biosensor Technology for Rapid Detection of Avian Influenza

Haplotype Structure of the Bovine Prion Gene Complex and Association with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Bse)

Determination of Temperature and Time Parameters to Inactivate H5n1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus in Dried Egg Whites

Application of Biological and Molecular Techniques to the Diagnosis and Control of Avian Influenza and Other Emerging Poultry Pathogens

Comparing Immune Response of Experimental and Conventional Vaccines

Identification of Native Source Populations of the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis Invicta

Genomic and Immunological Analysis of Spirochete Diseases

Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Tuberculosis in Cattle and Wildlife Reservoirs

Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Respiratory Pathogens of Poultry

Identifying Biomarkers Associated with Poultry Leg/skeletal Problems

Vector Competence and Protection of U.S. Livestock and Wildlife from Arthropod-Borne Diseases

Manipulation of Arthropod Behavior for Protection of Humans

Functional Genomics of Boophilus Microplus Interactions with Anaplasma Marginale

Integrated Management of Imported Fire Ants and Emerging Urban Pest Problems

Origin, Development and Population Genetics of Stable Flies Affecting Pastured and Confined Livestock

Applied Genomic Analysis of Leptospira

Surveillance and Ecology of Mosquito, Biting and Filth Breeding Insects

Control and Protection Tools for Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Filth Flies

Classical Swine Fever Virus: Role of the 3'Utr in Infectivity of Swine

Area-Wide Strategies for Management of Formosan Subterranean Termites

Ecological, Chemical and Molecular Approaches to Reducing Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases

Ecoepidemiology of Emerging Arthropod-Borne Pathogens in the Northeast

Physiological Response of Cattle to Stable Fly Bites

Animal Health Consortium

Development of Sensitive in Vitro Techniques for Prion Detection

Expanding the Immune Toolkit for Assessing Pig Health and Improving Swine Disease and Vaccine Studies

Designing Novel Control Strategies by Identifying Horn Fly Vulnerabilities in the Fly's Life Cycle and Maximizing Insecticide Susceptibility

Haplotype Structure of the Bovine Prion Gene Complex and Association with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Bse)

Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Brucellosis in Livestock and Wildlife Reservoirs

Barrier Treatment for Protection from Mosquitoes

Countermeasures to Prevent and Control Avian Mycoplasmosis

Acoustics Detection of Pests in Crops, Structures, Trees, and Soils

Identification of Cattle with Different Genotypes for Bse Inoculation

Transgenic Analysis of Chronic Wasting Disease Strains

Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Field Investigations and Epidemiological Studies of Endemic Areas

Evaluation of Operator Safe Diagnostic Reagents for Rift Valley Fever Virus

Control of Zoonotic Avian Viruses

Validation of Pharmocophore Models of Mosquito Repellents

The Role of Insect Vector Transmission in the Pathogenesis of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus

United States Immune Reagent Network

Rsv Effects on Epithelia Dendritic Cell Cross Talk

United States Veterinary Immune Reagent Network

Biological and Biorational Control of the Formosan Subterranean Termite

Combination Vaccines for Tick-Borne Diseases

Publications

A Rift Valley fever risk surveillance system for Africa using remotely sensed data: Potential for use on other continents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Britch, S.C., Chretien, J., Erickson, R.L., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Bennett, K.E., Mayer, R.T., Schmidtmann, E.T., Andreadis, T.G., Anderson, J.F., Wilson, W.C., Freier, J., James, A., Miller, R., Drolet, B.S., Miller, S., Tedrow, C., Bailey, C., Strickman, D.A., Barnard, D.R., Clark, G.G., Zou, L. 2007. A Rift Valley fever Risk Surveillance System for Africa Using Remotely Sensed Data: Potential for use on Other Continents. Veterinaria Italiana 43(3): 663-674.

A Rift Valley Fever Risk Surveillance System in Africa Using Remotely Sensed Data in a GIS: Potential for Use on Other Continents - (Abstract)

Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Erickson, R.L., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C., Bennett, K.E., Mayer, R.T., Schmidtmann, E.T., Andreadis, T.G., Anderson, J.F., Wilson, W.C., Freier, J., James, A., Miller, R., Drolet, B.S., Miller, S., Tedrow, C., Strickman, D.A., Barnard, D.R., Clark, G.G., Zou, L. 2006. A rift valley fever risk surveillance system in africa using remotely sensed data in a gis: potential for use on other continents. International Conference on Use of GIS in Veterinary Activities in Silvi Marina, Abruzzo, Italy on October 8-11, 2006.