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African swine fever: how can global spread be prevented?
Journal Article
Costard, S., Wieland, B., De Glanville, W. A., Jori, F., Rowlands, R., Vosloo, W., Roger, F., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Dixon, L. K. African swine fever: how can global spread be prevented?. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1530), 2683-2696. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2009.0098

African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating haemorrhagic fever of pigs with mortality rates approaching 100 per cent. It causes major economic losses, threatens food security and limits pig production in affected countries. ASF is caused by a large DN... Read More about African swine fever: how can global spread be prevented?.

Risk factors and characteristics of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) post-vaccination outbreaks
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Henning, J., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Vu, L. T. Risk factors and characteristics of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) post-vaccination outbreaks. Veterinary Research, 40(3), https://doi.org/10.1051/vetres%3A2008053

Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds
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Jackson, B. F., Dyson, P. K., Lonnell, C., Verheyen, K. L. P., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Price, J. S. Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(4), 410-413. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516409x416206

The aim of this study was to determine whether bone biomarkers (osteocalcin, PICP, ICTP and CTX-I) could be used to identify 2- and 3-year-olds at increased risk of fracture in the subsequent flat racing season. It was concluded that these bone bioma... Read More about Bone biomarkers and risk of fracture in two- and three-year-old Thoroughbreds.

Statistical briefing: confidence intervals
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Lamb, C. R., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Statistical briefing: confidence intervals. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.2008.01503.x

Industrial Food Animal Production and Global Health Risks: Exploring the Ecosystems and Economics of Avian Influenza
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Leibler, J. H., Otte, J., Roland-Holst, D., Pfeiffer, D. U., Magalhaes, R. S., Rushton, J., Graham, J. P., & Silbergeld, E. K. Industrial Food Animal Production and Global Health Risks: Exploring the Ecosystems and Economics of Avian Influenza. EcoHealth, 6(1), 58-70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-009-0226-0

First isolation of MRSA ST398 from UK animals: a new challenge for infection control teams?
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Loeffler, A., Kearns, A. M., Ellington, M. J., Smith, L. J., Unt, V. E., Lindsay, J. A., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Lloyd, D. H. First isolation of MRSA ST398 from UK animals: a new challenge for infection control teams?. Journal of Hospital Infection, 72(3), 269-271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2009.04.002

Effect of left-sided valvular regurgitation on mortality and causes of death among a population of middle-aged and older horses
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Stevens, K. B., Marr, C. M., Horn, J. N. R., Pfeiffer, D. U., Perkins, J. D. M., Bowen, I. M., Allan, E. J., Campbell, J., & Elliott, J. Effect of left-sided valvular regurgitation on mortality and causes of death among a population of middle-aged and older horses. Veterinary Record, 164(1), 6-10. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.164.1.6

The effect of left-sided valvular regurgitation (LSVR) on the mortality of middle-aged and older horses was investigated in a prospective cohort study involving 19 yards and 1153 horses. The horses were examined to determine whether they had a cardia... Read More about Effect of left-sided valvular regurgitation on mortality and causes of death among a population of middle-aged and older horses.

Characteristics of rural smallholder communities in northern Vietnam, with particular emphasis on dairy farming
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Susuki, K., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Characteristics of rural smallholder communities in northern Vietnam, with particular emphasis on dairy farming. International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 8(2/3/4), 334-349. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJARGE.2009.026233

Farm-level factors associated with above-average production on pig farms in Evia, Greece
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Theodoropoulos, G., Stevens, K. B., Hartsa, A., Theodoropoulou, H., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Farm-level factors associated with above-average production on pig farms in Evia, Greece. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 89(3-4), 163-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2009.03.002

PrP genotype: A flock-level risk factor for scrapie?
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Tongue, S. C., Pfeiffer, D. U., Shearn, P. D., & Wilesmith, J. W. PrP genotype: A flock-level risk factor for scrapie?. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 92(4), 309-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2009.08.009

Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Ethiopia: Analysis of a national serological survey
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Waret-Szkuta, A., Roger, F., Chavernac, D., Yigezu, L., Libeau, G., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Guitian, J. (in press). Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Ethiopia: Analysis of a national serological survey. BMC Veterinary Research, 4, 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-4-34

Background: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a contagious viral disease of small ruminants in Africa and Asia. In 1999, probably the largest survey on PPR ever conducted in Africa was initiated in Ethiopia where 13 651 serum samples from 7 out of... Read More about Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Ethiopia: Analysis of a national serological survey.

Characteristics and performance of village animal health workers and veterinary assistants in northern Malawi
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Huttner, K., Leidl, K., Jere, F. B. D., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Characteristics and performance of village animal health workers and veterinary assistants in northern Malawi

An analysis of the spatial and temporal patterns of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurrence in Vietnam using national surveillance data
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Pfeiffer, D. U., Minh, P. Q., Martin, V., Epprecht, M., & Otte, M. J. An analysis of the spatial and temporal patterns of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurrence in Vietnam using national surveillance data. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.05.010

Biochemical markers of bone metabolism in growing thoroughbreds: a longitudinal study
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Price, J. S., Jackson, B. F., Gray, J. A., Harris, P. A., Wright, I. M., Pfeiffer, D. U., Robins, S. P., Eastell, R., & Ricketts, S. W. Biochemical markers of bone metabolism in growing thoroughbreds: a longitudinal study. Research in Veterinary Science, 71(1), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.1053/rvsc.2001.0482

Use of breed-specific ranges for the vertebral heart scale as an aid to the radiographic diagnosis of cardiac disease in dogs
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Lamb, C. R., Wikeley, H., Boswood, A., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Use of breed-specific ranges for the vertebral heart scale as an aid to the radiographic diagnosis of cardiac disease in dogs. Veterinary Record, 148(23), 707-711. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.148.23.707

Farm and personal characteristics of the clientele of a community-based animal health service programme in northern Malawi
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Huttner, K., Leidl, K., Pfeiffer, D. U., Jere, F. B. D., & Kasambara, D. Farm and personal characteristics of the clientele of a community-based animal health service programme in northern Malawi. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 33(3), 201-218. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1010362704698

The effect of a community-based animal health service programme on livestock mortality, off-take and selected husbandry applications - A field study in northern Malawi
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Huttner, K., Leidl, K., Pfeiffer, D. U., Kasambara, D., & Jere, F. B. D. The effect of a community-based animal health service programme on livestock mortality, off-take and selected husbandry applications - A field study in northern Malawi

A comparison of commonly used ear tags on the ear damage of sheep
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Edwards, D. S., Johnston, A. M., & Pfeiffer, D. U. A comparison of commonly used ear tags on the ear damage of sheep

Differentiation of dogs with regenerative and non-regenerative anaemia on the basis of their red cell distribution width and mean corpuscular volume
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Neiger, R., Hadley, J., & Pfeiffer, D. U. Differentiation of dogs with regenerative and non-regenerative anaemia on the basis of their red cell distribution width and mean corpuscular volume. Veterinary Record, 150(14), 431-+

Geographical information systems as a tool in epidemiological assessment and wildlife disease management
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Pfeiffer, D. U., & Hugh-Jones, M. Geographical information systems as a tool in epidemiological assessment and wildlife disease management