Browsing Research Publications and Outputs by publication year
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VetCompass Australia: A National Big Data Collection System for Veterinary Science
Published 2017VetCompass Australia is veterinary medical records-based research coordinated with the global VetCompass endeavor to maximize its quality and effectiveness for Australian companion animals (cats, dogs, and horses). Bringing ...Article -
Identification of Microchip Implantation Events for Dogs and Cats in the VetCompass Australia Database
Published 2019In Australia, compulsory microchipping legislation requires that animals are microchipped before sale or prior to 84 days of age (i.e., 12 weeks or 3 months) in the ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC, and by 6 months in WA and TAS. ...Article -
Neural tube defects in four Shetland sheepdog puppies: clinical characterisation and computed tomography investigation
Published 2020Case report Here we report on the occurrence of neural tube defects in four related Shetland sheepdog puppies. Neural tube defects present as a range of congenital malformations affecting the spine, skull and associated ...Open AccessArticle -
Risk Factors Associated With Increased Ethically Challenging Situations Encountered by Veterinary Team Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published 2021Ethically challenging situations (ECS) are commonly encountered in veterinary settings. The number of ECS encountered by some veterinary team members may increase during a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study ...Article -
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to the direct health impact of COVID-19 in India, 2020
Published 2021COVID-19 has affected all countries. Its containment represents a unique challenge for India due to a large population (>1.38 billion) across a wide range of population densities. Assessment of the COVID-19 disease burden ...Preprint -
Global health security must embrace a One Health approach: Contributions and experiences of veterinarians during the COVID-19 response in Australia
Published 2021SARS-CoV-2, a betacoronavirus of likely zoonotic origin, was first reported in December 2019. Its rapid worldwide spread precipitated a range of interventions, including by veterinarians, due to impacts on human health and ...Article -
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 -
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to the direct health impact of COVID-19 in India, 2020
Published 2022COVID-19 has affected all countries. Its containment represents a unique challenge for India due to a large population (>_1.38 billion) across a wide range of population densities. Assessment of the COVID-19 disease burden ...Article -
Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 interventions on the incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease in mainland China
Published 2022Background: In early 2020, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were implemented in China to reduce and contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission. These NPIs might have also reduced the incidence of ...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 -
The enteric virome of cats with feline panleukopenia differs in abundance and diversity from healthy cats
Published 2022Feline panleukopenia (FPL) is a severe, often fatal disease caused by feline parvovirus (FPV). How infection with FPV might impact the composition of the entire eukaryotic enteric virome in cats has not been characterized. ...Preprint -
Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Small Animal Trauma Patterns in Australia: A Multicentre Study
Published 2022To determine whether patterns of trauma changed following the start of local lockdowns due to COVID-19. Multi-institutional retrospective study assessing patients presenting within 2 years prior to local lockdown due to ...Article -
Communication challenges experienced by veterinary professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published 2022The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have caused major changes in veterinary practice. Utilising a subset of qualitative data from a global survey of 540 veterinarians, veterinary nurses and animal health ...Article -
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 -
Impact of seawater temperature on the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) microbiome and susceptibility to disease associated with Ostreid herpesvirus-1 (OsHV-1)
Published 2022Context: Intertidal estuarine environments expose oysters to wide temperature variations. This can shift their microbiome composition towards pathogen-dominated communities. Understanding the impact of temperature on the ...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 -
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 -
Variability in practices for drinking water vaccination of meat chickens against infectious laryngotracheitis
Published 2022Context: Drinking water vaccination of young meat chickens with Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) vaccine is problematic. Vaccine failure and adverse vaccine reactions are frequently reported. Variations in the technique ...Open AccessArticle -
Effect of Spirulina platensis supplementation on growth, performance and body conformation of two Omani goat breeds
Published 2022Context: Spirulina platensis (SP) has been found to be an important dietary supplement for boosting animal growth performance, having a high protein content (60–70% on a dry-matter basis) with minimal toxicity. Aims: The ...Open AccessArticle