Leroy Coggins Explained

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.

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.^[1] 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.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cordova . Melanie Greaver . 2022-03-09 . First in the field: Nigerian virologist builds lasting legacy in animal health . 2022-07-28 . Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine . en . "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.".
2. Web site: Waldron . Patricia . 2019-10-25 . Inventor of "Coggins test" honored by Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame . 2022-07-28 . Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine . en.