Publications

enigmatic resistance of sheep (ovis aries) to infection by virulent francisella tularensis.	tularemia in range sheep is an occasional cause of severe economic loss from mortality and unthriftiness as well as a hazard to persons in contact with the animals. epizootics are unpredictable and explosive, therefore, prophylaxis is more practical than therapy. live vaccine of proven value in man and in beavers was inoculated into mature ewes and elicited antibodies without harm to the sheep. however, challenge of immunity was not possible because virulent francisella tularensis in large doses ...	1978	688073
tularemia in range sheep: an overlooked syndrome?	abortion and death caused by francisella tularensis were well recognized in range flocks of domestic sheep in idaho, montana, and wyoming in the first 6 decades of the 20th century. the current report describes 4 episodes of tularemia in 3 range flocks in wyoming and south dakota in 1997 and 2007 (1 flock was affected twice). flock owners reported that ticks were unusually numerous and commonly present on sheep during outbreaks. tularemia presented as late-term abortions (3 episodes) or listless ...	2008	18599860