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Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydophila abortus induce the expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in cells of the human female reproductive tract (2008)
Journal Article
Wheelhouse, N., Wattegedera, S., Fleming, D., Fitch, P., Kelly, R., & Entrican, G. (2008). Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydophila abortus induce the expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in cells of the human female reproductive tract. Microbiology and Immunology, 52(9), 465-468. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1348-0421.2008.00058.x

C. trachomatis and C. abortus are related Gram-negative intracellular bacteria that cause reproductive failure due to infertility (C. trachomatis) or abortion (C. abortus). These organisms target epithelial cells in the reproductive tract and/or plac... Read More about Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydophila abortus induce the expression of secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor in cells of the human female reproductive tract.

Fluid therapy for exotic species. (2008)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. (2008). Fluid therapy for exotic species. VN Times, 18-19

A discussion of maintenance fluid types, volumes and routes appropriate for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds

Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history (2008)
Journal Article
Fraser, M. A., McNeil, P. E., & Girling, S. J. (2008). Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 49(3), 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00439.x

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify clinical features that could be used to identify individual dogs within the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association canine population at risk of being diagnosed as atopic in the future before they had fu... Read More about Prediction of future development of canine atopic dermatitis based on examination of clinical history.

Validating the alkane pair technique to estimate dry matter intake in equids. (2007)
Journal Article
Smith, D., Mayes, R. W., Hollands, T., Cuddeford, D., Yule, H. H., Ladrero, C. M. M., & Gillen, E. (2007). Validating the alkane pair technique to estimate dry matter intake in equids. Journal of Agricultural Science, 145, 273-281. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859607006788

The estimation of dry matter intake (DMI) using the alkane pair technique has been validated in ruminants, but not in equids. The current paper reports the finding of three comparative validation studies carried out using a total of 12 cattle, 29 don... Read More about Validating the alkane pair technique to estimate dry matter intake in equids..

Effect of high-fat enteral nutrition on hepatocyte injury in response to hemorrhagic shock in the rat (2007)
Journal Article
Chu, M. M., Luyer, M. D. P., Wheelhouse, N. M., Bellamy, C. O., Greve, J. W. M., Buurman, W. A., Sangster, K., Fearon, K. C. H., Ross, J. A., Garden, O. J., Dejong, C. H. C., & Wigmore, S. J. (2007). Effect of high-fat enteral nutrition on hepatocyte injury in response to hemorrhagic shock in the rat. World Journal of Surgery, 31(8), 1693-1701. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-007-9107-2

BACKGROUND: High-fat enteral nutrition reduces the inflammatory response following hemorrhagic shock in the rat. AIMS: We hypothesized that this intervention might also ameliorate the remote organ injury to the liver associated with this model. METHO... Read More about Effect of high-fat enteral nutrition on hepatocyte injury in response to hemorrhagic shock in the rat.

Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, A. P., Skuse, A. M., Higgins, R. J., Barrett, D. C., Philbey, A. W., Thomson, J. R., Thompson, H., Fraser, M., & Day, M. J. (2006, May). Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom. Presented at British Society for Investigative Dermatology Conference

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) was diagnosed in eight calves from four farms in the United Kingdom on the basis of clinical, histological and ultrastructural findings. In three affected herds, pedigree Simmental bulls had been mated with Simmental-cross... Read More about Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom..

Immunity in the female sheep reproductive tract (2006)
Journal Article
Entrican, G., & Wheelhouse, N. M. (2006). Immunity in the female sheep reproductive tract. Veterinary Research, 37(3), 295-309. https://doi.org/10.1051/vetres%3A2006002

Immune surveillance in the female reproductive tract is dependent on the interplay of many factors that include the expression of pattern recognition receptors on epithelial cells, resident leukocyte populations and hormones, none of which are unifor... Read More about Immunity in the female sheep reproductive tract.

Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK. (2005)
Journal Article
Wood, S. J., Smith, D., & Morris, C. J. (2005). Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK. Pferdeheilkunde, 21, 39-40

This study was conducted between May 2003 and July 2004 at The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, UK. Two recording periods took place; the first between June and August 2003 and the second between December 2003 and February 2004. Twenty donkeys (10... Read More about Seasonal variation of digestible energy requirements of mature donkeys in the UK..

Seasonal Variation in the Parasite Burden and Body Condition of Working Donkeys in East Shewa and West Shewa Regions of Ethiopia (2005)
Journal Article
Yoseph, S., Smith, D., Mengistu, A., Teklu, F., Firew, T., & Betere, Y. (2005). Seasonal Variation in the Parasite Burden and Body Condition of Working Donkeys in East Shewa and West Shewa Regions of Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 37(S1), 35-45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-005-9004-3

A survey of donkeys arriving at markets in three localities in East and West Shewa regions of central Ethiopia was carried out during 2002. Total faecal worm egg counts and body condition scores were measured for a total of 963 donkeys over a 12-mont... Read More about Seasonal Variation in the Parasite Burden and Body Condition of Working Donkeys in East Shewa and West Shewa Regions of Ethiopia.

A Review of the Factors Affecting the Survival of Donkeys in Semi-arid Regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (2005)
Journal Article
Smith, D., & Pearson, R. A. (2005). A Review of the Factors Affecting the Survival of Donkeys in Semi-arid Regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 37(S1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-005-9002-5

The large fluctuations seen in cattle populations during periods of drought in sub-Saharan Africa are not evident in the donkey population. Donkeys appear to have a survival advantage over cattle that is increasingly recognized by smallholder farmers... Read More about A Review of the Factors Affecting the Survival of Donkeys in Semi-arid Regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rabbits. (2004)
Book Chapter
Fraser, M. (2004). Rabbits. In C. Gosden (Ed.), Exotics and Wildlife: A Manual of Veterinary Nursing Care (5-21). Butterworth-Heinemann

Dermatology. (2004)
Book Chapter
Fraser, M., & Girling, S. J. (2004). Dermatology. In S. J. Girling, & P. Raiti (Eds.), BSAVA Manual of Reptiles, 2 edition (184-198). (2). BSAVA

The road out of poverty. (2004)
Book Chapter
Smith, D. (2004). The road out of poverty. In B. Siderman-Wolter (Ed.), Positive Developments: A photographic exhibition held at the Eden Project (22-23). Natural Resources International Limited

Donkey ownership in Ethiopia can directly improve people's livelihoods, even the landless and powerless. Donkey ownership diversifies income-generating activities and reduces labour burden within the household. Better health and welfare of donkeys e... Read More about The road out of poverty..