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View article: Detection of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis DNA in wild deer in Scotland
Detection of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis DNA in wild deer in Scotland Open
Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are zoonotic pathogens that cause enteric disease in humans and animals. This study aimed to identify the species/assemblages of Cryptosporidium and Giardia duodenalis in Scottish wild deer popul…
View article: Review of published research on primary dysautonomia of domestic animals
Review of published research on primary dysautonomia of domestic animals Open
An article published in 1992 by Marion M. Pollin and I.R. Griffiths reviewed the topic of primary dysautonomias of the autonomic nervous system of unidentified origin in multiple domestic species, specifically cats, dogs and horses. Thirty…
View article: Update on the equine grass sickness biobank, database and research project
Update on the equine grass sickness biobank, database and research project Open
Beth Wells , equine grass sickness project lead at the Moredun Research Institute, encourages vets to report any equine grass sickness cases they encounter and explains how case reports and samples are being used to support research into t…
View article: Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 in Wild Scottish Deer with High Human Pathogenic Potential
Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 in Wild Scottish Deer with High Human Pathogenic Potential Open
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections associated with wildlife are increasing globally, highlighting many ‘spillover’ species as important reservoirs for these zoonotic pathogens. A human outbreak of STEC serogroup O157 in 2015 i…
View article: Diabetes Education and Support Tele-Visit Needs Differ in Duration, Content, and Satisfaction in Older Versus Younger Adults
Diabetes Education and Support Tele-Visit Needs Differ in Duration, Content, and Satisfaction in Older Versus Younger Adults Open
Most remote CDCES tele-visits were successfully completed. Older adults/those with Medicare required more time to fulfill educational needs. Although 85.7% of individual sessions lasted 50 min for most older participants. This suggests tha…
View article: Cryptosporidium Prevalence in Calves and Geese Co-Grazing on Four Livestock Farms Surrounding Two Reservoirs Supplying Public Water to Mainland Orkney, Scotland
Cryptosporidium Prevalence in Calves and Geese Co-Grazing on Four Livestock Farms Surrounding Two Reservoirs Supplying Public Water to Mainland Orkney, Scotland Open
The parasite Cryptosporidium parvum represents a threat to livestock health and production, water quality and public health. Cattle are known to be significant reservoirs of C. parvum, but transmission routes are complex and recent studies…
View article: Development of a sensitive method to extract and detect low numbers of Cryptosporidium oocysts from adult cattle faecal samples
Development of a sensitive method to extract and detect low numbers of Cryptosporidium oocysts from adult cattle faecal samples Open
Cryptosporidium transmission studies to date have concluded that adult cattle are not a significant source of oocysts contributing to clinical cryptosporidiosis in calves on farm. However current methods of sample processing have been opti…
View article: A recombinant subunit vaccine for the control of ovine psoroptic mange (sheep scab)
A recombinant subunit vaccine for the control of ovine psoroptic mange (sheep scab) Open
Sheep scab, caused by infestation with the mite Psoroptes ovis, is highly contagious, causing intense pruritus and represents a major welfare and economic concern. Disease control strategies rely upon chemotherapy, however, sustainability …