A5073703989- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Helminth infection and control
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Study of Mite Species
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Livestock Management and Performance Improvement
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Gut microbiota and health
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
University of Glasgow
2018-2019
Moredun Research Institute
2017-2019
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
2016
Vaccination is a desirable emerging strategy to combat poultry red mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae. We performed trials, in laying hens commercial-style cage facility, test the vaccine efficacy of native preparation soluble extract (SME) and recombinant antigen cocktail containing bacterially-expressed versions immunogenic SME proteins Deg-SRP-1, Deg-VIT-1 Deg-PUF-1. Hens (n = 384 per group) were injected with either or adjuvant only (control at 12 17 weeks age then challenged PRM 10 days...
Optimisation and use of a device for the on-hen in vivo feeding all hematophagous stages Dermanyssus gallinae is described. The sealed mesh contains mites applied to skin hen's thigh where can feed on bird through which has apertures large enough allow mites' mouth-parts access but small contain mites. By optimising depth width aperture size we have produced will lead both reduction refinement animals research, allowing pre-screening new vaccines systemic acaricides/insecticides been...
The Teladorsagia circumcincta P-glycoprotein-9 (Tci-pgp-9) gene has previously been implicated in multiple-anthelmintic resistance this parasite. Here we further characterise genetic diversity Tci-pgp-9 and its possible role ivermectin (IVM) multi-drug using two UK field isolates of T. circumcincta, one susceptible to anthelmintics (MTci2) the other resistant most available including IVM (MTci5). A comparison full-length cDNA transcripts from MTci2 MTci5 (∼3.8 kb both cases) indicated that...
The poultry red mite (PRM) is one of the most economically important ectoparasites laying hens globally. This can have significant deleterious effects on its fowl host including distress, anemia, reduced egg production, and quality. study was conducted to evaluate influence PRM serum protein profile in effect acute phase proteins (APPs) assess their potential as biomarkers for infestation. Three APPs: alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP), amyloid-A (SAA), ceruloplasmin (CP) were measured samples...
Recent reports of monepantel (MPTL) resistance in UK field isolates Teladorsagia circumcincta has highlighted the need for a better understanding mechanism MPTL-resistance order to preserve its anthelmintic efficacy this economically important species. Nine discrete populations T. were genotypically characterised; three MPTL-susceptible isolates, experimentally selected MPTL-resistant strains and derived populations. Full-length Tci-mptl-1 gene sequences generated comparisons between one...
The impact of technology adoption among farmers in developing countries has been an issue difficult to measure and interpret. Hence, research improve production centered that possible is not adequate for this region. present review aims utilize subjects such as Genetics, Reproduction, Nutrition, Management Animal Health examples endeavors illustrating the scarcely bond existing between technology. A final section attempt illustrate reasons why transfer failing be any consequence at least...