Analysis of Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titers in the Feline Population of Winona County
Presenter(s)
Elise Betcher
Abstract
Canine rabies vaccination, vital for both animal and human health, is well studied and understood. In contrast, the current understanding of feline rabies vaccinations, particularly with those that have a compromised immune status, is much less comprehensive. The purpose of this project is to enhance our current knowledge of feline vaccination states through a surveillance study on the feline rabies antibody titer in Winona County's cat population. Specifically, we seek to explore the relationship between an individual feline's immune status and their active anti-rabies antibody titer. To achieve this, a bicinchoninic acid (BCA) protein assay was conducted to determine the total protein composition in each sample. Afterwards, an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) was performed to assess rabies antibody titer levels in each sample. In this presentation, we share the findings of this study and show how this data correlates with the feline's immune status and age.
College
College of Science & Engineering
Department
Chemistry
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Jonathon Mauser
Start Date
4-24-2025 10:00 AM
End Date
4-24-2025 11:00 AM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
1b=10am-11am
Poster Number
6
Analysis of Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titers in the Feline Population of Winona County
Canine rabies vaccination, vital for both animal and human health, is well studied and understood. In contrast, the current understanding of feline rabies vaccinations, particularly with those that have a compromised immune status, is much less comprehensive. The purpose of this project is to enhance our current knowledge of feline vaccination states through a surveillance study on the feline rabies antibody titer in Winona County's cat population. Specifically, we seek to explore the relationship between an individual feline's immune status and their active anti-rabies antibody titer. To achieve this, a bicinchoninic acid (BCA) protein assay was conducted to determine the total protein composition in each sample. Afterwards, an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) was performed to assess rabies antibody titer levels in each sample. In this presentation, we share the findings of this study and show how this data correlates with the feline's immune status and age.
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