Published on Show Me Mizzou Dec. 19, 2024
Mizzou researchers are working to tackle bovine anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease that’s been a costly headache for cattle farmers. Leading the charge: Roman Ganta, McKee Endowed Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Bond Life Sciences Center, who developed a first-of-its-kind vaccine by genetically modifying Anaplasma marginale, the pathogen behind the disease, to create an effective immunity booster. With Missouri’s $1.6 billion cattle industry on high alert, farmers eagerly await the vaccine’s rollout, as Ganta teams up with industry partners to make it available. This breakthrough promises healthier herds and a stronger bottom line for Missouri’s cattle community.
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