Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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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 -
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