First successful in vitro fertilization In dogs

This news item is about: The first puppies born by in vitro fertilization (IVF) were delivered on July 10, 2015 at the Baker Institute for Animal Health. This advancement could help preserve endangered canid species and open new means for discovery in human and canine genetic diseases. The births are the first time this assisted reproduction technique, in which ova and sperm are brought together to create embryos, has been successfully accomplished in a dog. Taking this several steps further, these embryos were then frozen, stored, and transferred into a female, who gave birth to seven healthy puppies

James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 1981

James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 1981Topics in the Annual Report include: A Message from the Director (Douglas D. McGregor); Staff of the Baker Institute; Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs; Giralda Laboratory for Canine Infectious Diseases; Daynemouth Laboratory for Canine Nutrition; John M. Olin Laboratory for the Study of Canine Hip Dysplasia; Hadley C. Stephenson Laboratory for Canine Diseases; Donnelley Laboratory of Immunochemistry; Oswald R. Jones Laboratory of Immunology; Immunogenetics Laboratory; Richard King Mellon Laboratory for Electron Microscopy; Advisory Council; The Institute in Perspective; Acknowledgements; Publications; Ways of Giving

The James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 1996

The James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 1996Topics in this Annual Report include: A Message from the Director (Douglas F. Antczak); Staff of the Baker Institute; Perspectives; Advisory Council; Recognitions; Memorials; Infectious Diseases and Immunology (Hadley C. Stephenson Laboratory for the Study of Canine Diseases, Albert C. Bostwick Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Immunology Laboratory, Mucosal Immunity Laboratory, Equine Genetics Center); A Retrospective [Leland Carmichael] (Giralda Laboratory for Canine Infectious Diseases); Genetics and Develepment John M. Olin Laboratory for the Study of Canine Bone and Joint Disease, Laboratory of Cellular Growth and Differentiation, Laboratory for the Study of Inherited Canine Reproductive Diseases, Donnelley Laboratory of Gene Regulation and Expression, Inherited Eye Disease Studies Unit); Beyond the Laboratory (Baker Institute Scientific Conference Series, Honorable Mentions, Publications); Acknowledgements

Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 2008

Baker Institute for Animal Health Annual Report 2008Topics in this Annual Report include: Director's Message (Douglas F. Antczak); Research; 2008 Publications; Faculty Accomplishments; Research Laboratory Overviews; News and Events; Volunteer and Donor Highlights; Memorial Gift Program; Honor Roll of Giving; Financial Summary; Advisory Council; Faculty, Staff and Student Directory

New Baker Institute director inspired by Cornell

This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: When he accepted the position as the next director of the Baker Institute for Animal Health, Dr. Luis M. Schang already had a tenured faculty position at one of Canada’s most prestigious universities, a thriving research program, and a fulfilling role in educating the next generation of scientists

Distemper virus affects wild carnivores of all stripes

This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: Tigers, lions and other wild carnivores, already under threat from poaching and habitat loss, are falling victim to a virus that could soon drive some endangered populations to extinction. Canine distemper virus strikes wild carnivores of all stripes, including Amur tigers (also called Siberian tigers), which roam the Russian Far East in ever-dwindling numbers. Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Baker Institute, and the University of Glasgow are urging swift action to address the crisis by developing control measures for the virus, such as delivering a vaccine that is safe for these animals. They also suggest renaming canine distemper virus to reflect the wide range of animals that can carry the virus and suffer from the disease

Invading worms cause the body to shut down defenses

This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: When parasitic worms invade muscle tissue, white blood cells called eosinophils rush to the scene. A study published in the Journal of Immunology this month reveals that these cells actually start a chain reaction that stops the body from launching a chemical attack on the worm, enabling the parasite to make a home within the muscle. It’s a paradox that Judith Appleton has been working on for some time: how eosinophils, long thought to defend the body against worm infections, can actually help Trichinella worms gain a foothold. Appleton, Vice Provost, Director of Engaged Cornell and the Alfred H. Caspary Professor of Immunology at the Baker Institute for Animal Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine, says what they didn’t know before was how eosinophils actually sabotage the immune system’s response under certain circumstances

Gene linked to cancer development in mice

This news item is about: A new study by Baker Institute faculty member Scott Coonrod and his collaborators shows that 37 percent of mice that produce excessive quantities of an enzyme linked to cancer developed skin tumors within four to 12 months of birth, and many of these growths progressed to highly invasive squamous cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer

Qatar to host global Arabian horse gathering

This news item from HorseTalk is about: A variety of guest speakers have been assembled for the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) conference in Qatar next month. A team of internationally renowned experts with specialist knowledge in a wide range of subjects including equine welfare and behavioral studies, genetics and cultural heritage, will speak at the conference, which starts on November 10. The Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Research Fund are supporting two presentations to be delivered by Prof. Tadeusz Majda (Poland) and Dr Doug Antczak (USA), who will be joined by speakers from France and the United Kingdom. Antczak, from Cornell University, will give an overview of the new research project on the genetics of the Arabian horse, while Majda will present the translation of the Count Rzewuski Manuscript into English and Arabic

2016 Baker Institute News: Worms use immune system to extract food from cells

This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: White blood cells are usually our allies in fighting infections, but new research shows that when Trichinella worms first invade muscle cells, one particular type of white blood cell doesn’t attack – rather it helps the worms extract nutrients from the body, making the worms stronger and more successful