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UF survey: Consumer confidence registers modest increase in July

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Increased optimism about making major purchases played a significant role in consumer confidence rising two points in July to 68, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

Genetic analysis of costly cattle disease may aid in vaccine development

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine say proteins common to multiple strains of Anaplasma marginale, a tick-borne pathogen that costs the U.S. cattle industry millions of dollars annually and is even more devastating in developing countries, could hold the key to developing an effective vaccine against the disease.

Filed under Business, Research, Veterinary on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.