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View article: A multi-species, multi-pathogen avian viral disease outbreak event: Investigating potential for virus transmission at the wild bird – poultry interface
A multi-species, multi-pathogen avian viral disease outbreak event: Investigating potential for virus transmission at the wild bird – poultry interface Open
A free-range organic broiler (Gallus gallus domesticus) premises in Staffordshire was infected by high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N8 during the 2020-2021 epizootic in the United Kingdom (UK). Following initial con…
View article: Selection of movement rules to simulate species dispersal in a mosaic landscape model
Selection of movement rules to simulate species dispersal in a mosaic landscape model Open
Dispersal is an ecological process central to population dynamics, describing one of the most important movement behaviours between populations and across landscapes. In spatial population models for terrestrial vertebrates, capturing and …
View article: Selection of movement rules to simulate species dispersal in a mosaic landscape model
Selection of movement rules to simulate species dispersal in a mosaic landscape model Open
Dispersal is an ecological process central to population dynamics, representing an important driver of movement between populations and across landscapes. In spatial population models for terrestrial vertebrates, capturing plausible disper…
View article: Genetic Analysis of H5N1 High-Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus following a Mass Mortality Event in Wild Geese on the Solway Firth
Genetic Analysis of H5N1 High-Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus following a Mass Mortality Event in Wild Geese on the Solway Firth Open
The United Kingdom (UK) and Europe have seen successive outbreaks of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b high-pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) since 2020 peaking in the autumn/winter periods. During the 2021/22 season, a mass die-off event of S…
View article: Investigating the emergence of a zoonotic virus: phylogenetic analysis of European bat lyssavirus 1 in the UK
Investigating the emergence of a zoonotic virus: phylogenetic analysis of European bat lyssavirus 1 in the UK Open
European bat lyssavirus 1 (EBLV-1, Lyssavirus hamburg) is predominantly detected in serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) and is responsible for the majority of bat rabies cases in mainland Europe. A passive bat rabies surveillance scheme de…
View article: Foraging fidelity and individual specialisation in a temperate bat Myotis nattereri
Foraging fidelity and individual specialisation in a temperate bat Myotis nattereri Open
This study explores whether Natterer’s bats exhibit fidelity to their foraging sites and individual specialisation in their use of habitat types. The research tracked 34 individual bats in two different landscapes, with some bats tracked t…
View article: Foraging fidelity and individual specialization in a temperate bat Myotis Nattereri
Foraging fidelity and individual specialization in a temperate bat Myotis Nattereri Open
This study explores whether Natterer's bats exhibit fidelity to their foraging sites and individual specialization in their use of habitat types. The research tracked 34 individual bats in two different landscapes, with some bats tracked t…
View article: Testing bats in rehabilitation for <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp> ‐2 before release into the wild
Testing bats in rehabilitation for <span>SARS‐CoV</span> ‐2 before release into the wild Open
Several studies have suggested SARS‐CoV‐2 originated from a viral ancestor in bats, but whether transmission occurred directly or via an intermediary host to humans remains unknown. Concerns of spillover of SARS‐CoV‐2 into wild bat populat…
View article: Incursion of European Bat Lyssavirus 1 (EBLV-1) in Serotine Bats in the United Kingdom
Incursion of European Bat Lyssavirus 1 (EBLV-1) in Serotine Bats in the United Kingdom Open
Lyssaviruses are an important genus of zoonotic viruses which cause the disease rabies. The United Kingdom is free of classical rabies (RABV). However, bat rabies due to European bat lyssavirus 2 (EBLV-2), has been detected in Daubenton’s …
View article: Population structure, gene flow and relatedness of Natterer’s bats in Northern England
Population structure, gene flow and relatedness of Natterer’s bats in Northern England Open
View article: Animal Research beyond the Laboratory: Report from a Workshop on Places Other than Licensed Establishments (POLEs) in the UK
Animal Research beyond the Laboratory: Report from a Workshop on Places Other than Licensed Establishments (POLEs) in the UK Open
Research involving animals that occurs outside the laboratory raises an array of unique challenges. With regard to UK legislation, however, it receives only limited attention in terms of official guidelines, support, and statistics, which …
View article: Modelling Spatial and Temporal Patterns of African Swine Fever in an Isolated Wild Boar Population to Support Decision-Making
Modelling Spatial and Temporal Patterns of African Swine Fever in an Isolated Wild Boar Population to Support Decision-Making Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease affecting all suids including wild boar. As the disease can damage commercial pig production and its circulation can threaten international trade, understanding the risks produced by…
View article: Between roost contact is essential for maintenance of European bat lyssavirus type-2 in Myotis daubentonii bat reservoir: ‘The Swarming Hypothesis’
Between roost contact is essential for maintenance of European bat lyssavirus type-2 in Myotis daubentonii bat reservoir: ‘The Swarming Hypothesis’ Open
Many high-consequence human and animal pathogens persist in wildlife reservoirs. An understanding of the dynamics of these pathogens in their reservoir hosts is crucial to inform the risk of spill-over events, yet our understanding of thes…
View article: Running rabid: modelling of European bat lyssavirus (EBLV) pathways in a bat population
Running rabid: modelling of European bat lyssavirus (EBLV) pathways in a bat population Open
Worldwide the 16 species of lyssaviruses all exhibit a similar pathology in most mammals, including man; with successful infections usually ending with death. Recently it has been demonstrated that European bat lyssaviruses (EBLV) are not …
View article: Foraging fidelity and individual specialisation in a temperate bat Myotis Nattereri
Foraging fidelity and individual specialisation in a temperate bat Myotis Nattereri Open
Bat populations have declined globally over the last century largely due to anthropogenic change. Many temperate forest species of bat appear loyal to their foraging sites however, conservation of these sites rather than just habitat types…
View article: Modeling current and potential distributions of mammal species using presence‐only data: A case study on British deer
Modeling current and potential distributions of mammal species using presence‐only data: A case study on British deer Open
Aim Decisions on wildlife conservation, management, and epidemiological risk are best based on robust evidence. The continual improvement of species distributions, such that they can be relied upon in decision‐making, is important. Here we…
The risk of foot-and-mouth disease becoming endemic in a wildlife host is driven by spatial extent rather than density Open
View article: Bats and Viruses: Emergence of Novel Lyssaviruses and Association of Bats with Viral Zoonoses in the EU
Bats and Viruses: Emergence of Novel Lyssaviruses and Association of Bats with Viral Zoonoses in the EU Open
Bats in the EU have been associated with several zoonotic viral pathogens of significance to both human and animal health. Virus discovery continues to expand the existing understating of virus classification, and the increased interest in…
View article: Passive surveillance of United Kingdom bats for lyssaviruses (2005–2015)
Passive surveillance of United Kingdom bats for lyssaviruses (2005–2015) Open
SUMMARY Passive surveillance for lyssaviruses in UK bats has been ongoing since 1987 and has identified 13 cases of EBLV-2 from a single species; Myotis daubentonii . No other lyssavirus species has been detected. Between 2005 and 2015, 10…
View article: A first estimate of the structure and density of the populations of pet cats and dogs across Great Britain
A first estimate of the structure and density of the populations of pet cats and dogs across Great Britain Open
Policy development, implementation, and effective contingency response rely on a strong evidence base to ensure success and cost-effectiveness. Where this includes preventing the establishment or spread of zoonotic or veterinary diseases i…
View article: Population genetic structure of serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) across Europe and implications for the potential spread of bat rabies (European bat lyssavirus EBLV-1)
Population genetic structure of serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) across Europe and implications for the potential spread of bat rabies (European bat lyssavirus EBLV-1) Open