ADDL Research
Research plays an important role in advancing animal health, public health, and diagnostic science. The articles collected here offer clear, easy-to-understand summaries of research connected to the Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL), translating complex studies into language that’s accessible.
Whether you’re exploring a topic for the first time or looking to better understand recent findings, these summaries provide insight into the questions being asked, the work being done, and why it matters. Together, they reflect the ongoing efforts that support innovation and informed decision-making across veterinary and diagnostic fields.
A New Way to Track the Bacteria Behind Cattle Pinkeye
New genetic testing reveals which Moraxella bacteria drive cattle pinkeye, helping researchers improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies.
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Can Silver Nanoparticles Help Fight Drug-Resistant Infections?
New genetic testing reveals which Moraxella bacteria drive cattle pinkeye, helping researchers improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies.
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Why Do Some Dogs Keep Getting Urinary Tract Infections?
New research reveals why dogs get recurrent UTIs, showing the same E. coli strain often persists in the bladder and causes repeat infections.
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