Publications

brucella cultures typed by the who brucellosis centre at the commonwealth serum laboratories, melbourne.	results of the typing of brucella cultures received at the who brucellosis centre, csl, melbourne, from 1968-1976 are presented. the distribution of the biotypes of cultures recovered throughout australia is shown on a host and state basis and atypical cultures are discussed. cultures identified from australia were br. abortus, biotypes 1, 2 and 4 and strain 19; br. suis, biotype 1 and br. ovis. br. melitensis biotypes 1, 2 and 3 were recorded only as exotic human infections from the mediterrane ...	1978	105700
the identification of babesia equi in australia.	a babesia parasite, isolated from the blood of a horse at bowral, new south wales, was identified on the basis of its morphological features, host specificity and serological reactions, as babesia equi (laveran 1901). the case was originally reported by churchill and best (1976, aust. vet. j. 52: 487) and is the first record of equine babesiosis in australia. in preliminary studies, the organism produced only a mild disease in an intact horse, but caused the typical clinical syndrome of acute ba ...	1977	612315
a survey of antibody to aino virus in cattle and other species in australia.	a serological survey of healthy cattle in australia showed that antibodies to aino virus were present in serums from cattle in northern australia and down the east coast as far as central new south wales in 1975, 1976 and 1977, but occurred with a lower frequency than antibodies to akabane virus. in contrast to the findings with akabane virus, no neutralising antibodies to aino virus were detected in serums from camels, dogs or horses. antibodies to both viruses were detected in buffaloes and sh ...	1978	718555
a survey of canine cestodes in the blayney shire of new south wales.		1978	743060
the control of hydatid disease and ovine cysticercoses in the australian capital territory and southern new south wales.	a survey of human hydatid disease in new south wales and the australian capital territory over the period 1968 to 1973 was made from hospital records in sydney and canberra. the 162 new cases found represent an incidence, of 0-57 per 100,000 per annum, but the 20 patients living in the central west statistical division of new south wales at the time of admission to hospital represent an incidence of 12-6 per 100,000 per annum in that area. a survey of a.c.t. farms revealed dogs carrying the caus ...	1977	875855
the helminth parasites of dogs in the goodradigbee shire of new south wales.		1977	901326
a survey of the attitudes of sydney pet owners to veterinary services.	one thousand questionnaires were distributed to a random sample of sydney pet owners in 1974 by a market research organisation. a response rate of 37.5% was obtained. respondents were most likely to use a veterinary practice because it was conveniently located (27%), recommended by someone (22%),or they had been dissatisfied elsewhere (8%). the majority of pet owners preferred veterinary practices to be multiman (65%), unassociated with other services (61%), and run on an open clinic system (52% ...	1976	985237
cestode parasites of the dog in the central tablelands of new south wales.		1976	985262
leptospiral agglutinins in dogs in sydney.	from june 1971 to june 1972, sera from 600 dogs in sydney were tested for leptospiral agglutinins by a rapid slide agglutination method. the end-point titre was taken at 50 percent agglutination of the live organisms. forty-one samples (6.8 percent) had a significant leptospiral titres (100 or greater) and 5 of these reacted to 2 serotypes. thirty serums (5 percent) contained agglutinins against l. copenhageni, and 6 (1 percent) against l. pomona, while a few samples reacted against hardjo, tara ...	1976	1016169
employment of veterinary graduates in new south wales.		1975	1167133
a genetic comparison of human and wildlife isolates of echinococcus granulosus in queensland: public health implications.	to test the hypothesis that the hydatid parasite infecting macropods and dingoes in queensland is a sylvatic strain of echinococcus granulosus, distinct from the domestic strain which produces cysts in sheep and humans.	1992	1346467
incidence and clinical significance of sesamoid disease in rottweilers.	a group of 55 rottweiler pups was studied from three to 12 months old to assess the incidence and clinical significance of disease involving the palmar metacarpal sesamoid bones. the results of physical examination were correlated with clinical signs of lameness and the results of radiographic examination of the forefeet. twenty-one dogs became lame during the study and in 12 of them the lameness was attributable to sesamoid disease. however by 12 months of age, the incidence of sesamoid disease ...	1992	1441097
angiostrongylosis in dogs in sydney.		1992	1445083
prevalence of mitral valve insufficiency in cavalier king charles spaniels.		1992	1595150
the humoral response in natural dirofilaria immitis infections in dogs.	plasma samples from dogs with infections of dirofilaria immitis were assessed using elisa and western blotting techniques. these results were then assessed in relation to age and sex of the host, and to the numbers of microfilariae and adult filariae. dogs with microfilariae tended to have lower levels of infection. in infected dogs, mean elisa titres increased directly with the degree of infection. dogs that were either young or mildly infected, showed a preferential antibody reactivity to anti ...	1991	1807247
dog attacks on children.		1991	2000072
unusually heavy infections of echinococcus granulosus in wild dogs in south-eastern australia.		1991	2018455
prevalence of toxoplasma gondii antibodies in dingoes.	serum samples from 62 dingoes (canis familiaris dingo) trapped in five areas of southeastern new south wales, australia were tested for antibodies to toxoplasma gondii. six (10%) of the dingoes had direct agglutination test titers for t. gondii of greater than or equal to 1:64, and four of these animals had t. gondii-specific igm, suggesting recent exposure.	1990	2388361
the early career of a dog & goat act radiologist.		1989	2699231
experimental infection with murray valley encephalitis virus. pigs, cattle, sheep, dogs, rabbits, macropods and chickens.	a total of 142 young animals including 10 domestic and 14 feral pigs, 12 hereford calves, 12 crossbred and 24 merino lambs, 11 dogs, 8 domestic and 16 feral rabbits, 14 grey kangaroos, 9 agile wallabies and 12 chickens was exposed to infection with 4 strains of murray valley encephalitis virus (mve), mainly using orally infected culex annulirostris mosquitoes. in terms of their viraemic response, the animals were grouped into high (grey kangaroos, rabbits), moderate (pigs, dogs, chickens) and lo ...	1985	2990398
skin neoplasms of dogs in sydney.	in a survey of dogs in sydney, mastocytomas (16.1%) and histiocytomas (14.0%) were the most common in a total of 1,000 skin neoplasms. the basal cell and appendage group provided 25.5% of the neoplasms. the prevalence of the various neoplasms, the age of affected dogs, the proportion in the sexes, the common sites of occurrence and prevalence in the different breeds were broadly similar to findings in surveys in other countries, except that in the syndeny dogs there was a greater prevalence of h ...	1987	3115242
echinococcus granulosus infection in wild dogs in south-eastern new south wales.		1988	3401157
the use of scalp hair to monitor manganese in aborigines from groote eylandt.		1987	3658241
man's best friend?: a review of the austin hospital's experience with dog bites.	a retrospective study of outpatient casualty-department attendances and inpatient hospital admissions for dog-bite wounds was undertaken. alsatians were the offending dog in 47% of 34 recorded cases. the majority of patients were young; 73% of patients were less than 30 years of age. the upper limb was bitten most frequently (53% of bites). eleven per cent of dog-bite wounds that were treated in casualty became infected. upper limb and puncture wounds more often became infected. prophylactic ant ...	1987	3696038
morbidity and mortality of free-living and captive echidnas, tachyglossus aculeatus (shaw), in australia.	between 1976 and 1985 necropsies were conducted on 55 free-living and 18 captive echidnas originating from several localities in victoria, australia. injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents were the most common cause of death (24 of 55; 47%). an additional nine live echidnas were presented for clinical examination for dog or fox wounds (eight), or wire snare wounds (one). incidental infestations with ticks (aponomma concolor) on the skin or in the ear canal (eight of 82; 10%), and infectio ...	1986	3735583
the prevalence of giardia in dogs and cats in perth, western australia.	a survey of dogs and cats in the perth metropolitan area revealed a high prevalence of giardia. overall, 21% of 333 dogs and 14% of 226 cats were infected. more dogs and cats from refuges and breeding establishments were infected than household pets, although among the latter a significant number of dogs (9%) and cats (8%) was infected. giardia did not show any breed or sex predisposition but prevalence was higher in young animals. the species of giardia present in dogs and cats was identified a ...	1986	3741273
a comparison of blood lead levels in dogs from a lead-mining, lead-smelting, urban and rural island environment.	a survey of blood lead concentrations was undertaken with 368 dogs from a lead-mining (broken hill), lead-smelting (port pirie), urban (adelaide) and rural island (kangaroo island) environment. least squares mean blood lead concentrations differed significantly (p less than 0.001) between locations and were 1.05, 0.80, 0.38 and 0.32 mumol/l respectively; there were also significant differences between young (0.75) and older (0.52) dogs (p less than 0.01) and between male (0.71) and female (0.57) ...	1986	3800802
prevalence of dirofilaria immitis and dipetalonema reconditum in greyhounds.	blood samples from 331 greyhounds in the hunter valley and nearby coastal areas of new south wales were examined for microfilariae using a filtration technique. species were identified by histochemical staining; 10.9% of the greyhounds were infected with dirofilaria immitis and 3.6% with dipetalonema reconditum. the prevalence of infection of both species was significantly greater in summer than in winter (p = less than 0.05). infection with d. immitis was correlated with differences in age, sex ...	1985	3842800
a survey of canine filariasis in sydney.		1973	4734727
the incidence of dirofilaria immitis and dipetalonema reconditum in dogs and cats in sydney.		1973	4734728
historical records of the veterinary profession in australia. 3. animal health and associated legislation in new south wales, from the foundation of the colony until 1900. 2. the bruce era.		1971	4942230
abstracts for the 1st australasian symposium on the microcirculation. february 29-march 2, 1980, sydney, australia.		1980	6104277
clinical features therapy and epidemiology of tiger snake bite in dogs and cats.	snake bite was diagnosed in 125 dogs and 115 cats over 10 years. young sporting dogs and young cats were mainly affected. more dogs (48%) were seen in contact with tiger snakes than cats (7%). one hundred and four (84%) dogs and 89 (76%) cats were bitten in the warmer months of the year (october to march). as the incidence rose in september/october, dogs were bitten on days when the temperature was near 20 degrees c or over. the commonest presenting signs were dilated pupils and absences of pupi ...	1984	6497804
a survey of heartworm in dogs in australia.	a survey conducted throughout australia indicated that dirofilaria immitis was far more widespread than previously described. it was prevalent throughout queensland and new south wales, including the western regions and was increasing in incidence. confusion exists as to which diagnostic tests to use and the methods of treatment are extremely variable.	1984	6529396
canine parvovirus infection in australia during 1980.	a questionnaire sent to all veterinary practitioners in australia and many in new zealand asking for details of their experience with canine parvovirus infections in 1980 elicited the following information. in 1980 explosive outbreaks of disease occurred in most parts of australia. there was no obvious pattern of spread over the continent as a whole. in many cases outbreaks in country areas occurred after dog shows. canine parvovirus enteritis affected all age groups with an overall mortality of ...	1982	7112869
a survey of canine cestodes in the goulburn district in new south wales.		1982	7115230
a serological survey of dogs, cats and horses in south-eastern australia for leptospiral antibodies.		1993	8257320
traumatic injuries occurring in possums and gliders in the blue mountains, new south wales.	twenty common brushtail possums (trichosurus vulpecula), 23 ringtail possums (pseudocheirus peregrinus) and five sugar gliders (petaurus breviceps) from the blue mountains, new south wales, australia were evaluated for traumatic injuries between 1989 and 1990. ten brushtail possums and five ringtail possums were hit by motor vehicles with injuries primarily to the anterior of the body. fifteen ringtail possums and all sugar gliders were attacked by cats. four brushtail possums were attacked by d ...	1993	8258866
morphological characterization of adult echinococcus granulosus as a means of determining transmission patterns.	host induced changes in morphological characters of the rostellar hooks of echinococcus granulosus were used to determine the origin of infection in definitive hosts in rural areas of southeastern australia where wild and domestic cycles of transmission may interact. the morphological characters studied vary depending on the species of intermediate host (macropod marsupials, sheep) in which protoscoleces develop, and these characters are retained in adult worms. it was therefore possible to dete ...	1993	8437058
intestinal parasites in dogs from an aboriginal community in new south wales.		1993	8476358
the prevalence of dirofilaria immitis in dogs in sydney.	four hundred and four dogs from 9 pounds in sydney were examined for circulating microfilariae and antigens of dirofilaria immitis. one hundred of these were also examined post mortem for adult heartworms. the prevalence of infection in the 404 dogs as shown by serology was 11.4%, and 5.9% had circulating microfilariae of d immitis. adult heartworms were present in 15 of 100 dogs. dipetalonema reconditum microfilariae were present in 3.7% of dogs. dirofilariosis is still a common and important p ...	1996	8660208
human hydatidosis in new south wales and the australian capital territory.		1996	8668087
wildlife reservoir for human hydatidosis.		1996	8668088
comparison of methods to assess dog owners' therapeutic compliance.	to compare different methods for assessing the compliance of veterinary clients administering medication to their dogs.	1996	9006861
hereditary polioencephalomyelopathy of the australian cattle dog.	a vacuolar degeneration affecting primarily the gray matter in the central nervous system (cns) of young australian cattle dogs is described. an initial presentation of seizures was followed by a progressive spastic tetraparesis. grossly evident bilateral and symmetrical foci of malacia were in the nuclei of the cerebellum and brain stem and the gray matter of the spinal cord. microscopically, vacuolation of glial cells, dilation of the myelin sheaths and reactive astrocytosis characterized mild ...	1997	9224531
the public health impact of dog attacks in a major australian city.	to examine the impact of dog attacks by determining the incidence and risk factors for dog attacks.	1997	9269266
canine histiocytic ulcerative colitis.	to assess prevalence, breed predilection, response to therapy and prognosis of canine histiocytic ulcerative colitis (chuc).	1997	9406626
prevalence of antibodies to neospora caninum in different canid populations.	a total of 1,554 dogs from 5 countries on 3 continents were tested for antibodies to neospora caninum using an indirect fluorescent antibody test. in australia, overall, 42/451 (9%, 95% confidence interval [ci] 6-12%) dogs were seropositive (melbourne 11/207 [5%, 95% ci 2-9%]; sydney 18/150 [12%, 95% ci 7-18%]; perth 13/94 [14%, 95% ci 8-22%]). antibodies to n. caninum were also detected in dogs in south america (uruguay [20%, 95% ci 16-24%, n = 414]) and sub-saharan africa (tanzania [22%, 95% c ...	1997	9406778
drugs in racing.		1998	9578752
mycobacterial nodular granulomas affecting the subcutis and skin of dogs (canine leproid granuloma syndrome).	to obtain a better understanding of a disease affecting dogs in which nodular mycobacterial granulomas are present in the subcutis or skin.	1998	9673764
progressive tetraparesis and laryngeal paralysis in a young rottweiler with neuronal vacuolation and axonal degeneration: an australian case.	a 5-month-old female rottweiler dog was diagnosed to have a neurodegenerative disease that has been recently reported in rottweilers from north america and europe. the dog was presented with progressive signs of ataxia, tetraparesis and inspiratory stridor. the clinical investigation included analysis of csf, radiography, myelography and electrophysiological testing. no evidence of vertebral malformation or inflammatory cns disease was identified. bilateral laryngeal paralysis was identified in ...	1998	9862062
proliferative sparganosis in australian dogs.		1998	9862068
seasonal vitamin d status of greyhounds in sydney.	to survey the vitamin d status of a population of greyhounds in new south wales, and to establish a reference range for plasma 25(oh)d. to investigate whether any seasonal fluctuation in vitamin d status is detectable in these animals.	1999	10028392
one dog--two chips!		2000	10736689
polycystic kidney disease in bull terriers: an autosomal dominant inherited disorder.	the prevalence, mode of inheritance and urinalysis findings in bull terriers with polycystic kidney disease were assessed by screening 150 clinically normal dogs. the disorder was diagnosed in 39 dogs on the basis of renal ultrasound results and family history of the disease. in equivocal cases confirmation required gross and histopathological renal examination. necropsy was performed on nine affected dogs and the kidneys from another five affected animals were also examined. renal cysts were us ...	1999	10812399
preventing dog bites in children: randomised controlled trial of an educational intervention.		2000	10834894
use of multilocus enzyme electrophoresis to distinguish clinically important strains of staphylococcus intermedius from the skin of dogs.	to use multilocus enzyme electrophoresis to determine the genetic structure of staphylococcus intermedius from normal skin of dogs and those isolated from a variety of disease conditions and to distinguish clinically important strains in dogs.	2000	10840575
charles wright caught on wrong foot.		2000	10860149
dockings slashed.		2000	10904811
paralysis tick research.		2000	10904812
docking dispute.		2000	11022282
treatment of canine leproid granuloma syndrome: preliminary findings in seven dogs.	to determine effective treatment strategies for patients with refractory canine leproid granuloma syndrome.	2001	11221566
advertiser article wrong on docking.		2001	11256297
epidemiology and control of menangle virus in pigs.	to describe the epidemiology and eradication of menangle virus infection in pigs.	2001	11301749
reactions to tick antitoxin serum and the role of atropine in treatment of dogs and cats with tick paralysis caused by ixodes holocyclus: a pilot survey.	to determine the incidence and nature of adverse reactions of dogs and cats to tick antitoxin serum and to re-evaluate the role of atropine in the treatment of tick paralysis.	2001	11491215
advice from the veterinary surgeons board on an ethical issue.		2001	11599811
dog bite and injury prevention--analysis, critical review, and research agenda.	to analyze australian dog bite injury data and make international comparisons; to review risk and protective factors relating to the dog, injured person, and environment; and to recommend action for prevention and research.	2001	11770660
risk factors for campylobacter infection in infants and young children: a matched case-control study.	campylobacter infection has one of the highest rates of all the notifiable diseases in australia, with a peak in children aged 0-35 months. a matched case-control study was conducted to investigate risk factors for campylobacter infection for children in this age group. eighty-one cases and 144 controls were enrolled in the study that was conducted between 24 january 1996 and 21 january 1997. the following risk factors were found to be independently associated with illness: ownership of pet pupp ...	2001	11811871
the epidemiology of dog walking: an unmet need for human and canine health.	to describe the prevalence of dog walking in new south wales, and to identify potential health gains if more dogs were walked.	2001	11837871
the spread of angiostrongylus cantonensis in australia.	until the recent establishment of angiostrongylus cantonensis in north america, australia was the only developed region endemic for this parasite. almost 50 years ago the life cycle was elucidated there, in the city of brisbane, and the first human infections probably occurred in 1959. from the 1970s, increasing numbers of autochthonous infections have been reported along the central east coast of the continent (southeast queensland and northern new south wales), involving humans, rats, dogs, ho ...	2001	12041575
cases involving young dogs with limb fractures sustained in car accidents.		2002	12054278
assessment of the potential of dogs and cats as urban reservoirs of ross river and barmah forest viruses.	to determine whether dogs and cats are potential reservoirs of ross river (rr) and barmah forest (bf) viruses	2002	12180886
the failure of pet microchip data to be entered onto the nsw companion animal database.		2002	12465808
milk composition and growth in wild and captive tasmanian bettongs, bettongia gaimardi (marsupialia).	changes in milk composition (total solids, carbohydrate, protein, lipid and calculated gross energy content) during lactation in three groups of tasmanian bettongs ( bettongia gaimardi): free-living animals (wild group), captive animals offered a diet of dry dog food and apples ad libitum (ad lib group), and captive animals fed restricted amounts of the same diet (maintenance group) were related to growth rates (measured as body mass and head length) of their young. there were no significant dif ...	2003	12624650
outcomes of cellophane banding for congenital portosystemic shunts in 106 dogs and 5 cats.	to report outcomes after cellophane banding of single congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs and cats.	2004	14687183
why we are devoting so much of our energy to pursue legislation for a ban on tail docking in dogs?		2003	15080450
soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumours in dogs; clinical behaviour and response to surgery.	to characterise the types of canine soft tissue sarcoma and mast cell tumour treated surgically at the university veterinary centre, sydney. to evaluate the success of surgical treatment of these tumours and identify variables predictive of local recurrence and survival. to establish whether conclusions drawn from previous international studies are applicable to the university veterinary centre, sydney, dog population and vice versa.	2003	15080482
population structure of the peridomestic mosquito ochlerotatus notoscriptus in australia.	ochlerotatus notoscriptus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae) is the predominant peridomestic mosquito in australia where it is the primary vector of dog heartworm, dirofilaria immitis (leidy), and a potentially important vector of arboviruses (barmah forest, ross river) with geographical variation of vector competence. although widespread, oc. notoscriptus has low dispersal ability, so it may have isolated subpopulations. the identification of gene flow barriers may assist in understanding arbovirus e ...	2004	15189244
retrospective study of feline and canine cryptococcosis in australia from 1981 to 2001: 195 cases.	a retrospective study of 155 cats and 40 dogs diagnosed with cryptococcosis between 1981 and 2001 was undertaken. age, sex, breed, clinical findings, feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus status (in cats), species of cryptococcus causing disease and region of domicile were recorded. associations between variables were tested. male and female cats were affected equally. age ranged from 1 to 16 years, with a preponderance of cats aged between 2 and 3 years. siamese, himalayan an ...	2004	15552647
evaluation of a single injection of a sustained-release formulation of moxidectin for prevention of experimental heartworm infection after 12 months in dogs.	to evaluate the efficacy of a single injection of a sustained-release formulation of moxidectin in preventing heartworm (dirofilaria immitis) infection for 12 months in dogs.	2004	15566101
the perils of pet ownership: a new fall-injury risk factor.	to describe fall-related injuries due to pets in an older population.	2004	15588212
neospora abortions in dairy cattle: diagnosis, mode of transmission and control.	to determine the contribution of neospora caninum to abortions on a dairy farm in nsw (australia), determine the mode of transmission and develop and trial a control option for infection.	2005	15740860
radioiodide (131i) therapy for the treatment of canine thyroid carcinoma.	to assess the efficacy of radioactive iodine treatment (131i) for canine thyroid carcinoma, as both the sole therapeutic modality and as an adjunct to surgery.	2005	15907038
snake envenomation in dogs in new south wales.	to obtain baseline data on the prevalence of elapid snake envenomation in dogs presented to veterinary practices in new south wales and to assess attitudes of veterinarians to this clinical entity.	2005	15957391
clinical, histopathological and immunological characteristics of exfoliative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in 25 german short-haired pointers.	clinical, histopathological and immunological features of exfoliative cutaneous lupus erythematosus, an uncommon generalized exfoliative dermatitis occurring exclusively in german short-haired pointers, were characterized in 25 dogs. the disease affects young adult dogs and its familial incidence strongly suggests a hereditary origin. lesions were characterized by scaling and alopecia affecting 100 (25/25) and 76% (19/25) of dogs, respectively. follicular casts were present in 28% (7/25) of dogs ...	2005	16101795
concentrations of pathogens and indicators in animal feces in the sydney watershed.	a fecal analysis survey was undertaken to quantify animal inputs of pathogenic and indicator microorganisms in the temperate watersheds of sydney, australia. the feces from a range of domestic animals and wildlife were analyzed for the indicator bacteria fecal coliforms and clostridium perfringens spores, the pathogenic protozoa cryptosporidium and giardia, and the enteric viruses adenovirus, enterovirus, and reovirus. pathogen and fecal indicator concentrations were generally higher in domestic ...	2005	16204506
idiopathic thrombocytopenia in cavalier king charles spaniels.	to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic idiopathic macrothrombocytopenia in the population of cavalier king charles spaniels (ckcs) in new south wales (nsw) and to determine if it exhibits an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. we also aimed to determine if significant differences existed when counting platelets manually, by auto analyser or by blood smear estimation in ckcs and mixed breed dogs.	2005	16315671
detection of echinococcus granulosus coproantigens in faeces from naturally infected rural domestic dogs in south eastern australia.	to investigate the occurrence of echinococcus granulosus in rural domestic dogs in farming areas around yass, new south wales, and mansfield and whitfield, victoria.	2006	16498828
does dog or cat ownership lead to increased gastroenteritis in young children in south australia?	the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dog and cat ownership and gastroenteritis in young children. a diary study of 965 children aged 4-6 years living in rural or semi-rural south australia was undertaken. data were collected on pet ownership, drinking water and other risk factors for gastroenteritis. overall 89% of households had pets and dog ownership was more common than cat ownership. the multivariable models for gastroenteritis and pet ownership indicated that li ...	2006	16569272
serologic survey for toxoplasma gondii and neospora caninum in the common brushtail possum (trichosurus vulpecula) from urban sydney, australia.	the common brushtail possum (trichosurus vulpecula) has well adapted to increasing urbanization, resulting in greater interaction with humans and their domestic pets. wildlife species in urban areas face a higher risk of exposure to zoonotic pathogens and may be affected by parasites hosted by cats (toxoplasma gondii) or dogs (neospora caninum), yet it is unknown to what extent urban t. vulpecula are exposed to these parasites. antibodies to t. gondii and n. caninum were assayed in sera of 142 a ...	2006	16729682
nocardia infections in cats: a retrospective multi-institutional study of 17 cases.	to record 17 cases of nocardiosis in cats from eastern australia and to compare this series with cases previously reported.	2006	16879126
detection of anaplasma platys and babesia canis vogeli and their impact on platelet numbers in free-roaming dogs associated with remote aboriginal communities in australia.	to detect anaplasma platys and babesia canis vogeli infection, using polymerase chain reaction (pcr)-based assays, in free-roaming dogs associated with eight aboriginal communities in remote areas of australia and to determine the impact of infection through the assessment of platelet numbers.	2006	16958629
clinical and epidemiological features of canine leptospirosis in north queensland.	to evaluate the clinical signs, results of clinical pathology and serology tests, and treatment outcome of clinical leptospirosis in 40 dogs from north queensland.	2007	17300446
outcome in a specialist referral clinic for mood disorders: a qualitative and quantitative review.	the aim of this study was to determine whether short-term outcome for those referred with a depressive disorder could be predicted from baseline clinical assessment and identify factors contributing to outcome in a clinic operating to a subtyping diagnostic and aetiologically weighted management model.	2007	17464655
protothecosis in 17 australian dogs and a review of the canine literature.	systemic protothecosis was diagnosed in 17 australian dogs between 1988 and 2005. there was a preponderance of young-adult (median 4 years), medium- to large-breed dogs. females (12/17 cases) and boxer dogs (7 cases, including 6 purebreds and one boxer cross) were over-represented. sixteen of 17 dogs died, with a median survival of four months. a disproportionate number of cases were from coastal queensland. in most patients, first signs were referable to colitis (11/17 cases), which varied in s ...	2007	17464846
hosts of the exotic ornate kangaroo tick, amblyomma triguttatum triguttatum koch, on southern yorke peninsula, south australia.	amblyomma triguttatum triguttatum is assumed to be endemic to south-western western australia (including barrow island), queensland (excluding cape york peninsula), and new south wales, south to dubbo and barham. the species has been recorded on a range of mammalian hosts including macropods and domestic animals. in queensland, a. triguttatum triguttatum is implicated in the epidemiology of q fever. in 2000, the species was detected on southern yorke peninsula in south australia. we aimed to ide ...	2007	17611781
longitudinal study of veterinary students and veterinarians: the first 20 years.	to describe the career paths of veterinary graduates from the university of queensland during the first 15 years after they graduated, paying particular attention to the fifteenth year.	2007	17615042
elapid snake envenomation in dogs in new south wales: a review.	elapid snake envenomation in dogs is a commonly occurring yet poorly described clinical entity. twelve species of dangerously venomous elapid snakes are found in new south wales that are capable of causing disease in dogs. geographical distribution of these species varies, as does their venom composition and systemic envenomation syndromes produced in target species. elapid venom may be divided into the components of prothrombin activating enzymes, lipases and peptidic neurotoxins. each species ...	2007	17970854
patient satisfaction with the black dog institute depression clinic.	the aim of this paper is to report on patient satisfaction with the black dog institute depression clinic, a tertiary referral service providing assessment and treatment advice to patients with mood disorders.	2008	18202931
training in animal handling for veterinary students at charles sturt university, australia.	charles sturt university in new south wales, australia, is responding to a national need for veterinarians with the skills and attributes to fulfill roles in rural practice and the large-animal industries. rural practitioners must competently and confidently handle a range of large animals if they are to build a relationship of mutual trust with clients and deliver effective animal-health services. training in animal handling begins in the first year of the course with highly structured small-gr ...	2007	18326765