Search Results - "Michael P. Ward"

Humidity is a consistent climatic factor contributing to SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission by Ward, Michael P., Xiao, Shuang, Zhang, Zhijie

“…There is growing evidence that climatic factors could influence the evolution of the current COVID‐19 pandemic. Here, we build on this evidence base, focusing…”
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Factors influencing the behaviour and perceptions of Australian veterinarians towards antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance by Norris, Jacqueline M, Zhuo, Annie, Govendir, Merran, Rowbotham, Samantha J, Labbate, Maurizio, Degeling, Chris, Gilbert, Gwendolyn L, Dominey-Howes, Dale, Ward, Michael P

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis with impacts on the future health and welfare of humans and animals. Determining key factors that influence…”
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The Potential Role of Wild Suids in African Swine Fever Spread in Asia and the Pacific Region by Oberin, Madalene, Hillman, Alison, Ward, Michael P, Holley, Caitlin, Firestone, Simon, Cowled, Brendan

“…African swine fever (ASF) in Asia and the Pacific is currently dominated by ASF virus transmission within and between domestic pig populations. The…”
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Fat, weather, and date affect migratory songbirds’ departure decisions, routes, and time it takes to cross the Gulf of Mexico by Deppe, Jill L., Ward, Michael P., Bolus, Rachel T., Diehl, Robert H., Celis-Murillo, Antonio, Zenzal, Theodore J., Moore, Frank R., Benson, Thomas J., Smolinsky, Jaclyn A., Schofield, Lynn N., Enstrom, David A., Paxton, Eben H., Bohrer, Gil, Beveroth, Tara A., Raim, Arlo, Obringer, Renee L., Delaney, David, Cochran, William W.

“…Approximately two thirds of migratory songbirds in eastern North America negotiate the Gulf of Mexico (GOM), where inclement weather coupled with no refueling…”
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Ethical Challenges Posed by Advanced Veterinary Care in Companion Animal Veterinary Practice by Quain, Anne, Ward, Michael P., Mullan, Siobhan

“…Advanced veterinary care (AVC) of companion animals may yield improved clinical outcomes, improved animal welfare, improved satisfaction of veterinary clients,…”
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Rabies-induced behavioural changes are key to rabies persistence in dog populations: Investigation using a network-based model by Brookes, Victoria J, Dürr, Salome, Ward, Michael P

“…Canine rabies was endemic pre-urbanisation, yet little is known about how it persists in small populations of dogs typically seen in rural and remote regions…”
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Development of a Novel Rabies Simulation Model for Application in a Non-endemic Environment by Dürr, Salome, Ward, Michael P

“…Domestic dog rabies is an endemic disease in large parts of the developing world and also epidemic in previously free regions. For example, it continues to…”
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Author Correction: Using surveillance data for early warning modelling of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe reveals a seasonal shift in transmission, 2016–2022 by Jung Kjær, Lene, Ward, Michael P., Boklund, Anette Ella, Larsen, Lars Erik, Hjulsager, Charlotte Kristiane, Kirkeby, Carsten Thure

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Frequency, Stressfulness and Type of Ethically Challenging Situations Encountered by Veterinary Team Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Quain, Anne, Mullan, Siobhan, McGreevy, Paul D, Ward, Michael P

“…Ethically challenging situations (ECS) are common in veterinary settings and can lead to moral stress. However, there is no published information about how a…”
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Comparative genomics of Enterococcus spp. isolated from bovine feces by Beukers, Alicia G, Zaheer, Rahat, Goji, Noriko, Amoako, Kingsley K, Chaves, Alexandre V, Ward, Michael P, McAllister, Tim A

“…Enterococcus is ubiquitous in nature and is a commensal of both the bovine and human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is also associated with clinical…”
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Diversity of Salmonella serotypes from humans, food, domestic animals and wildlife in New South Wales, Australia by Simpson, Kelly M J, Hill-Cawthorne, Grant A, Ward, Michael P, Mor, Siobhan M

“…Salmonella is an important human pathogen in Australia and annual case rates continue to increase. In addition to foodborne exposures, cases have been…”
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Using surveillance data for early warning modelling of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe reveals a seasonal shift in transmission, 2016–2022 by Jung Kjær, Lene, Ward, Michael P., Boklund, Anette Ella, Larsen, Lars Erik, Hjulsager, Charlotte Kristiane, Kirkeby, Carsten Thure

“…Avian influenza in wild birds and poultry flocks constitutes a problem for animal welfare, food security and public health. In recent years there have been…”
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Canine parvovirus in Australia: A comparative study of reported rural and urban cases by Zourkas, Elaine, Ward, Michael P., Kelman, Mark

“…•This is the first study to quantitatively investigate and compare parvovirus case reporting from rural and urban locations across Australia.•More parvovirus…”
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Risk factors for bovine rotavirus infection and genotyping of bovine rotavirus in diarrheic calves in Bangladesh by Uddin Ahmed, Nasir, Khair, Abul, Hassan, Jayedul, Khan, Md Abu Hadi Noor Ali, Rahman, A K M Anisur, Hoque, Warda, Rahman, Mustafizur, Kobayashi, Nobumichi, Ward, Michael P, Alam, Md Mahbub

“…Bovine rotavirus (BRV) is considered the leading cause of calf diarrhea worldwide, including Bangladesh. In this study we aimed to identify risk factors for…”
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Animal Bite Victims Attending an Anti-rabies Health Center in Jimma Town, Ethiopia by Kabeta, Tadele, Deresa, Benti, Tigre, Worku, Ward, Michael P, Mor, Siobhan M

“…Rabies is an important but preventable cause of death in Ethiopia. We assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal bite victims attending an…”
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Use of chorus sounds for location of breeding habitat in 2 species of anuran amphibians by Buxton, Valerie L., Ward, Michael P., Sperry, Jinelle H.

“…Lay Summary How do frogs and toads find new breeding ponds? Using an experimental field study, we found that Cope's gray tree frogs were attracted to tree frog…”
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Comparison of Reported Fatalities, Falls and Injuries in Thoroughbred Horse Jumps and Flat Races in the 2022 and 2023 Jumps Race Seasons in Victoria, Australia by Jeppesen, Angela, Eyers, Rebekah, Evans, Di, Ward, Michael P, Quain, Anne

“…Jumps racing is a form of Thoroughbred horse racing that involves hurdles and steeples and typically longer distances, and heavier weights compared with flat…”
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The effect of COVID19 pandemic restrictions on an urban rodent population by Bedoya-Pérez, Miguel A., Ward, Michael P., Loomes, Max, McGregor, Iain S., Crowther, Mathew S.

“…Shortly after the enactment of restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19, various local government and public health authorities around the world…”
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Low and No-Contact Euthanasia: Associated Ethical Challenges Experienced by Veterinary Team Members during the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic by Quain, Anne, Mullan, Siobhan, Ward, Michael P

“…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…”
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Could a rabies incursion spread in the northern Australian dingo population? Development of a spatial stochastic simulation model by Gabriele-Rivet, Vanessa, Ward, Michael P, Arsenault, Julie, London, David, Brookes, Victoria J

“…Australia, home to the iconic dingo, is currently free from canine rabies. However northern Australia, including Indigenous communities with large free-roaming…”
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