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View article: Loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid and non-invasive detection of Hallitoid Herpesvirus (HaHV-1) in abalone
Loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid and non-invasive detection of Hallitoid Herpesvirus (HaHV-1) in abalone Open
View article: Honey as an eDNA Reservoir: Detecting Spiroplasma apis and Spiroplasma melliferum in Australian honey bee populations
Honey as an eDNA Reservoir: Detecting Spiroplasma apis and Spiroplasma melliferum in Australian honey bee populations Open
Spiroplasma apis and Spiroplasma melliferum are often overlooked pathogens that harm honey bee health. This study used environmental DNA (eDNA) from honey to identify these pathogens. We amplified DNA from 135 honey samples across Australi…
View article: Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Pests and Pathogens of Honey Bees: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey Samples in Australia
Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Pests and Pathogens of Honey Bees: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey Samples in Australia Open
The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) significantly contributes to Australian agriculture, especially in honey production and the pollination of key crops. However, managed bee populations are declining due to pathogens, agrochemicals, p…
View article: A standardised protocol for extracting environmental DNA (eDNA) from honey samples of diverse origin v1
A standardised protocol for extracting environmental DNA (eDNA) from honey samples of diverse origin v1 Open
We have optimised and validated an in-house protocol for extractingenvironmental (eDNA) that is applicable to both processed (Commercial honeysamples) and unprocessed (backyard hive honey samples) honey samples. The protocolcomprises a pre…
View article: Enhancing Biosecurity in Mollusc Aquaculture: A Review of Current Isothermal Nucleic Acid Detection Methods
Enhancing Biosecurity in Mollusc Aquaculture: A Review of Current Isothermal Nucleic Acid Detection Methods Open
The growing human population has increased the need for food beyond what terrestrial sources can provide. This boosts aquaculture demand for molluscs, fish, and crustaceans. Molluscs are popular for their nutritional benefits, making them …
View article: Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Honey Bee Pathogens: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey samples in Australia
Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Honey Bee Pathogens: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey samples in Australia Open
The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) significantly contributes to Australian agriculture, especially in honey production and pollination of key crops. However, managed bee populations are declining due to pathogens, agrochemicals, poor …
View article: Advances in Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies for Detecting Pathogens of Commercial Molluscs
Advances in Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies for Detecting Pathogens of Commercial Molluscs Open
The growing human population increases the need for food, beyond what terrestrial sources can provide. This boosts aquaculture demand for molluscs, fish, and crustaceans. Molluscs are popular for their nutritional benefits, making them a p…
View article: Development of LAMP assay for early detection of <i>Yersinia ruckeri</i> in aquaculture
Development of LAMP assay for early detection of <i>Yersinia ruckeri</i> in aquaculture Open
Yersinia ruckeri is the causative agent of yersiniosis or enteric red mouth disease (ERM) that causes significant economic losses in the salmonid aquaculture industry. Due to an increasing number of outbreaks, lack of effective vaccines an…
View article: Honey as an Edna Reservoir: Detecting Spiroplasma Apis and Spiroplasma Melliferum in Australian Honey Bee Populations
Honey as an Edna Reservoir: Detecting Spiroplasma Apis and Spiroplasma Melliferum in Australian Honey Bee Populations Open
View article: Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Rapid and Non-Invasive Detection of Hallitoid Herpesvirus (Hahv-1) in Abalone
Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Rapid and Non-Invasive Detection of Hallitoid Herpesvirus (Hahv-1) in Abalone Open
View article: Development of a Rapid Surveillance System for Ross River Virus in Mosquitoes Through Reverse‐Transcription Loop‐Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT‐LAMP)
Development of a Rapid Surveillance System for Ross River Virus in Mosquitoes Through Reverse‐Transcription Loop‐Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT‐LAMP) Open
The global rise in arboviral diseases can be attributed to the ongoing effects of climate change. Ross River virus (RRV) is an illustrative example of such diseases, with case reports in Australia experiencing a significant surge since 202…
View article: Current and Future Advances in the Detection and Surveillance of Biosecurity-Relevant Equine Bacterial Diseases Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
Current and Future Advances in the Detection and Surveillance of Biosecurity-Relevant Equine Bacterial Diseases Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Open
Horses play an important role throughout the world, whether for work, culture, or leisure, providing an ever-growing significant contribution to the economy. The increase in importation and movement of horses, both nationally and internati…
View article: Current and Future Advances in the Detection and Surveillance of Biosecurity-Relevant Equine Bacterial Diseases Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Lamp).
Current and Future Advances in the Detection and Surveillance of Biosecurity-Relevant Equine Bacterial Diseases Using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (Lamp). Open
Equines play an important role throughout the world, whether for work, culture, or leisure, providing an ever-growing significant contribution on the economy. The increase in importation and movement of horses, both nationally and internat…
View article: Bovine Natural Antibody Relationships to Specific Antibodies and Fasciola hepatica Burdens after Experimental Infection and Vaccination with Glutathione S-Transferase
Bovine Natural Antibody Relationships to Specific Antibodies and Fasciola hepatica Burdens after Experimental Infection and Vaccination with Glutathione S-Transferase Open
Fasciola hepatica is the causative agent of fasciolosis, a significant parasitic disease occurring worldwide. Despite ongoing efforts, there is still no vaccine to control liver fluke infections in livestock. Recently, it has been suggeste…
View article: Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Efficacy of Fasciola hepatica Tetraspanin 2 (TSP2) Fused to E. coli Heat-Labile Enterotoxin B Subunit LTB Adjuvant Following Intranasal Vaccination of Cattle
Evaluation of Immunogenicity and Efficacy of Fasciola hepatica Tetraspanin 2 (TSP2) Fused to E. coli Heat-Labile Enterotoxin B Subunit LTB Adjuvant Following Intranasal Vaccination of Cattle Open
Fasciolosis, caused by the liver flukes Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica, is an economically important and globally distributed zoonotic disease. Liver fluke infections in livestock cause significant losses in production and are of parti…
View article: Current Status for Controlling the Overlooked Caprine Fasciolosis
Current Status for Controlling the Overlooked Caprine Fasciolosis Open
The disease fasciolosis is caused by the liver flukes Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica, which infect a wide range of mammals and production livestock, including goats. These flatworm parasites are globally distributed and predicted to co…