Leroy Coggins

Leroy Coggins (1932–2013) was a virologist who developed tests for African swine fever and equine infectious anemia. The latter is now known as the Coggins Test and a "negative Coggins" is commonly required when horses are sold or transported in the US.[1][2][3][4]

Leroy Coggins
Born1932 (1932)
Died2013 (2014) (aged 81)
Alma materOklahoma State University
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University (PhD)
Known forCoggins Test for equine infectious anemia
Scientific career
FieldsVirology
InstitutionsCornell University
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Originally from North Carolina, Coggins studied at Oklahoma State University and in 1962 he completed a PhD at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.[5] He went on to create the Coggins Test at Cornell, and it was approved for use in 1973. Coggins later became a department chair at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.[6]

References
  1. Erica Larson (7 February 2014), "Dr. Leroy Coggins Dies at 81", The Horse
  2. "Leroy Coggins Obituary", The News & Observer, 1 January 2014
  3. Remembering Dr. Coggins: Pioneer in Equine Health, Creator of Coggins Test, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 17 February 2014
  4. Developer of Coggins Test, Dr. Leroy Coggins, Honored, EquiMed, 29 November 2012
  5. Cordova, Melanie Greaver (2022-03-09). "First in the field: Nigerian virologist builds lasting legacy in animal health". Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved 2022-07-28. There, Kehinde Majiyagbe earned his master's of science in immunology in 1975 with the thesis "Extraction and Purification of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus Antigen," advised by Leroy Coggins, Ph.D. '62, and Dr. Neil Norcross.
  6. Waldron, Patricia (2019-10-25). "Inventor of "Coggins test" honored by Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame". Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved 2022-07-28.


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