Sydney School of Veterinary Science: Recent submissions
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Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza_like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state_wide survey
Published 2022BACKGROUND: Sickness presenteeism in the veterinary profession potentially jeopardises the wellbeing of veterinary team members and endangers quality of patient care. In veterinary team members with influenza-like illness ...Article -
Low and No-Contact Euthanasia: Associated Ethical Challenges Experienced by Veterinary Team Members during the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published 2022BACKGROUND: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many veterinary practices around the world have shifted to a low or no-contact consultation model to ensure the safety of their team members and clients, and comply with ...Article -
Mucosal TLR2-activating protein-based vaccination induces potent pulmonary immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice
Published 2022Current vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 substantially reduce mortality, but protection against infection is less effective. Enhancing immunity in the respiratory tract, via mucosal vaccination, may provide protection against ...Preprint -
Effect of light and stocking density on performance, breast muscle yield and potential damage caused by feather pecking in two strains of commercial Pekin ducks
Published 2022Context. Minimal information is available as to the optimal stocking density and light intensity for best performance of commercial ducks. Aims. To investigate the effects of stocking density and light intensity on ...Open AccessArticle -
Nutritional strategies to support performance of commercial Pekin ducks exposed to a high-temperature thermal challenge over 29–41 days of age
Published 2022Context: Commercial ducks often experience high temperature in summer and nutritional strategies could help them cope under these conditions. Aims: To assess the effects of water and feed supplements on the growth ...Open AccessArticle