School of Life and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Adsorption of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis to Soil Particles.
Published 2009-01-01Attachment of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis to soil particles could increase their availability to farm animals, as well as influence the transportation of M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis to water sources. ...Open AccessArticle -
The use of a modified Delphi approach to engage stakeholders in zoonotic disease research priority setting
Published 2014-01-01Background After the 2011 cluster of Hendra virus cases in horses in Australia, public health targeted education initiatives at people in the equine industry to reduce human exposure to potentially infected horses. ‘Horse ...Open AccessArticle -
Monitoring the response of canine hyperadrenocorticism to trilostane treatment by assessment of acute phase protein concentrations.
Published 2010-01-01Background: Acute phase proteins (APPS) include haptoglobin (Hp), C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA). Increased Hp concentrations may be induced by endogenous or exogenous glucocorticoids in dogs. Objectives: ...Open AccessArticle -
Environmental Survival of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Different Climatic Zones of Eastern Australia.
Published 2014-01-01The duration of survival of both the S and C strains of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in feces was quantified in contrasting climatic zones of New South Wales, Australia, and detailed environmental temperature ...Open AccessArticle -
Perceptions of vulnerability to a future outbreak: a study of horse managers affected by the first Australian equine influenza outbreak
Published 2013-01-01Background A growing body of work shows the benefits of applying social cognitive behavioural theory to investigate infection control and biosecurity practices. Protection motivation theory has been used to predict ...Open AccessArticle