A5019817705- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Comparative Animal Anatomy Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Helminth infection and control
- Rabies epidemiology and control
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
2024
The University of Melbourne
2011-2023
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
2021
Agriculture Victoria
2021
Murdoch University
2011
National Kidney Foundation Singapore
1999
Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) influence predator populations and threaten the stability of ecosystems. Understanding prevalence impact in predators is crucial to inform conservation planning policy. We collected dead birds four nocturnal predatory species across differing landscapes: forests, agricultural, urban. Liver samples were analysed for eight ARs: three First Generation ARs (FGARs) five SGARs (Second ARs). investigated interspecific differences liver concentrations whether...
Environmental challenges persist across the world, including Australasian region of Oceania, where biodiversity hotspots and unique ecosystems such as Great Barrier Reef are common. These systems routinely affected by multiple stressors from anthropogenic activities, increasingly influenced global megatrends (e.g., food-energy-water nexus, demographic transitions to cities) climate change. Here we report priority research questions Global Horizon Scanning Project, which aimed identify,...
Dental fluorosis has recently been diagnosed in wild marsupials inhabiting a high-fluoride area Victoria, Australia. Information on the histopathology of fluorotic marsupial enamel thus far not available. This study analyzed developmental and post-eruptive defects molar eastern grey kangaroos (Macropus giganteus) from same using light microscopy backscattered electron imaging scanning microscope. The exhibited brownish to blackish discolouration due infiltration stains oral cavity was less...
Sarcoptic mange, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. wombati, could be a significant threat to populations of southern hairy-nosed wombats (Lasiorhinus latifrons; SHNW) in Australia. Treatment is currently based on the off-label use various parasiticidal drugs, with limited clinical efficacy trials. Our primary aim was determine pharmacokinetic parameters macrocyclic lactone, moxidectin, assist development effective treatment protocols. Pharmacokinetic were determined four female SHNW following...
An incursion of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a previously FMD-free country can cause significant economic damage from immediate and prolonged closure FMD-sensitive markets. Whilst emergency vaccination may help contain disease, the presence vaccinated animals complicates post-outbreak management recovery status for return to trade. We present enhancements Australian Animal DISease (AADIS) model that allow comparisons strategies animals, purposes securing earliest possible Two case studies...
Background Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases that infect wildlife, such as African swine fever, avian influenza, SARS-CoV-2, have highlighted the necessity for wildlife health surveillance (WHS) due to their direct indirect impacts on species, ecosystems, domestic animals, human health. While global policies guidelines exist, a critical gap remains in local-to-national implementation of WHS systems. A group local, national, actors formed working address this gap. Methods Findings...
Context The increasing intensity and extent of anthropogenically mediated salinisation in freshwater systems has the potential to affect species through physiological ecological processes. Determining responses is critical predicting impacts on fauna. Aims We aimed quantify response wild-caught turtles from lakes that had become saline lower Murray River catchment. Methods Plasma electrolytes all three turtle South Australia were compared among two sites (Horseshoe Lagoon Swan Reach), a...
Ticks and tick-borne pathogens pose a significant threat to the health welfare of humans animals. Our knowledge about carried by ticks Australian wildlife is limited. This study aimed characterise microorganisms from range species across six sites in Victoria, Australia. Following morphological molecular characterisation (targeting 16S rRNA cytochrome c oxidase I), tick DNA extracts (n = 140) were subjected microfluidic real-time PCR-based screening for detection Rickettsia-specific qPCRs....
We investigated molar progression as an index of age in the swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor) by examining a small sample known-age specimens. demonstrate strong relationship between and W. bicolor [log10(age, days) = (MI + 4.6864)/2.2179, R2 0.93], which will facilitate more detailed investigation this species.
Reference intervals (RIs) describe baseline parameters of healthy animals, providing a powerful tool for wildlife managers to monitor health, identify disease and assess animal welfare. This paper reports haematological, glucose serum protein RIs one Australia's most iconic managed mammals, the eastern grey kangaroo Macropus giganteus . Blood samples (n = 514) were collected from 11 populations kangaroos, across much their geographic range. A species‐level RI was initially established based...
Abstract Whilst emergency vaccination may help contain foot-and-mouth disease in a previously FMD-free country, its use complicates post-outbreak surveillance and the recovery of status. A structured program is required that can distinguish between vaccinated residually infected animals, provide statistical confidence virus no longer circulating areas. Epidemiological models have been well-used to investigate potential benefits during control progam when/where/whom vaccinate face finite...
Background: Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases that infect wildlife, such as African swine fever, avian influenza, SARS-CoV-2, have highlighted the necessity for wildlife health surveillance (WHS) due to their direct indirect impacts on species, ecosystems, domestic animals, human health. While global policies guidelines exist, a critical gap remains in local-to-national implementation of WHS systems. A group local, national, actors formed working address this gap. Methods...
In February 2023, a report of morbidity and mortality in waterbirds triggered collaborative regional wildlife disease outbreak investigation response, led by Parks Victoria. Triage, rehabilitation diagnosis sick dead birds were undertaken Zoos Victoria (ZV), Agriculture Victoria, Vets for Compassion, Wildlife Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS). The field response focused on collection welfare, diagnosis, to reduce environmental contamination. Botulism was suspected, based clinical signs lack...
Exercise tolerance is a recognised consequence of chronic renal failure. Physical de-conditioning an integral factor in preventing the achievement otherwise very acceptable quality life which can be accomplished by good dialysis therapy. This paper reports on implementation exercise programme ESRD setting with patient population over 1,100. Patients aged between 20 and 65 years were identified for phase one programme. All patients had in-depth medical assessment to eliminate potential risks....