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Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand (2020)
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Kosaruk, W., Brown, J. L., Plangsangmas, T., Towiboon, P., Punyapornwithaya, V., Silva-Fletcher, A., …Somgird, C. (2020). Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand. Animals, 10(10), e1928

Asian elephants have been an important part of wildlife ecotourism in Thailand for over two decades. Elephants in tourist camps are exposed to a variety of management styles and daily activities that can potentially affect health and welfare. This st... Read More about Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand.

Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector (2020)
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Kinnison, T., Thuranira-McKeever, C., Kalupahana, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2020). Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector. https://doi.org/10.1080/02680513.2020.1758650

A capacity-building programme between a veterinary school in the UK and the veterinary school in Sri Lanka was developed. Scholarships for two distance learning MSc programmes were offered to Sri Lankan veterinarians: ‘Veterinary Epidemiology and Pub... Read More about Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector.

Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) (2020)
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Plangsangmas, T., Brown, J. L., Thitaram, C., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Edwards, K. L., Punyapornwithaya, V., …Somgird, C. (2020). Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus). Animals, 10(1), 157. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10010157

Salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) has been proposed as a potential indicator of welfare for various species, including Asian elephants, and may be related to adrenal cortisol responses. This study aimed to distinguish circadian rhythm effects on sIgA... Read More about Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus).

Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective (2017)
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Cardwell, J. M., Magnier, K., Kinnison, T., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2017). Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective. Veterinary Record Open, 4, e000243. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2017-000243

Background Although research underpins clinical work, many students training to be clinicians are not inherently interested in developing research skills. Aim To characterise and understand veterinary student experiences and perceptions of compuls... Read More about Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective.

Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education (2017)
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Silva-Fletcher, A., & May, S. A. (2017). Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(1), https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0616-105r

A recurrent theme arising in the higher education sector is the suitability and effectiveness of generic versus discipline-specific training of university teachers, who are often recruited based on their disciplinary specialties to become teachers in... Read More about Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education.

The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review (2017)
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Chapman-Waterhouse, E., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Whittlestone, K. D. (2017). The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.2017070103

The increased demand from learners in higher education to access resources flexibly has resulted in considerable development in the use of Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) via a blended learning format across the sector. This critical review sets out... Read More about The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review.

Nocturnal behavior of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calves in Sri Lanka (2017)
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Stokes, H., Perera, V., Jayasena, N., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2017). Nocturnal behavior of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calves in Sri Lanka. Zoo Biology, 36(4), 261-272. https://doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21360

Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students (2016)
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Chapman-Waterhouse, E., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Whittlestone, K. D. (2016). Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJWLTT.2016070103

This intervention study examined the interaction of animal- and veterinary nursing students with reusable learning objects (RLO) in the context of preparing for summative assessment. Data was collected from 199 undergraduates using quantitative and q... Read More about Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students.

A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet (2015)
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Kalupahana, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2015). A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet. Food Control, 63, 128-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.11.012

The training of field veterinarians in veterinary public health needs an in-depth understanding of the in-situ problems, social and economic barriers that prevent problem solving and a relevant pedagogical approach to suit the mature learner. A parti... Read More about A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet.

Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand (2014)
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Romain, S., Angkawanish, T., Bampenpol, P., Pongsopawijit, P., Sombatphuthorn, P., Nomsiri, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2014). Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 45(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1638/2011-0261r3.1

Limited data are available regarding the nutrition and feeding of captive Asian elephants in range countries. In this study, feeding regimens of two collections in northern Thailand and their actual diets shaped by availability of forage and mahout p... Read More about Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand.

Ultrasonographic anatomy of the asian elephant (Elephas Maximus) Eye
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Bapodra, P., Bouts, T., Mahoney, P. N., Turner, S., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Waters, M. Ultrasonographic anatomy of the asian elephant (Elephas Maximus) Eye. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 41(3), 409-417. https://doi.org/10.1638/2009-0018.1

Frequency of Heat Stress in cattle and water buffalo at livestock markets in Bangladesh
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Alam, M. R., Gregory, N. G., Uddin, M. S., Jabbar, M. A., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Kempson, A. G. C., & Saifuddin, A. K. M. Frequency of Heat Stress in cattle and water buffalo at livestock markets in Bangladesh

Skin injuries identified in cattle and water buffaloes at livestock market in Bangladesh
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Alam, M. R., Gregory, N. G., Jabbar, M. A., Uddin, M. S., Kibria, A. S. M. G., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. Skin injuries identified in cattle and water buffaloes at livestock market in Bangladesh. Veterinary Record, 167(11), 415-419. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.c3301

The development of a new methodology for knowledge sharing in the interface between university and society - An example from the meat sector
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Algers, A., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Gregory, N. G., & Hunt, M. The development of a new methodology for knowledge sharing in the interface between university and society - An example from the meat sector. Meat Science, 95(3), 672-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.060

Teacher Development: A Patchwork-Text Approach to Enhancing Critical Reflection in Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Educators
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Silva-Fletcher, A. T., May, H., Magnier, K. M., & May, S. A. (2014). Teacher Development: A Patchwork-Text Approach to Enhancing Critical Reflection in Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Educators. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 41(2), 146-154. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0813-110R

Reflection is an essential component of teacher-development programs, and reliable, valid methods to teach, assess, and evaluate reflection are critical. However, it is important that appropriate methods are created for and evaluated across multiple... Read More about Teacher Development: A Patchwork-Text Approach to Enhancing Critical Reflection in Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Educators.

Scaffolded Active Learning: Nine Pedagogical Principles for Building a Modern Veterinary Curriculum
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May, S. A., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. Scaffolded Active Learning: Nine Pedagogical Principles for Building a Modern Veterinary Curriculum. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 42(4), 332-339. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0415-063R

Building capacity to reduce biological threats in the Middle East
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Holloway, P. M., Musallam, I., Whiting, M., Good, L., Van Winden, S. C. L., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., …Guitian, J. Building capacity to reduce biological threats in the Middle East. Veterinary Record, 177(13), 337-8. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.h5136

Teachers' Perceived Value, Motivations for and Adoption of Open Educational Resources in Animal and Food Sciences
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Algers, A., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. Teachers' Perceived Value, Motivations for and Adoption of Open Educational Resources in Animal and Food Sciences. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 10(2), 35-45. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v10i2.4427

Survey of feeding practices, body condition and faeces consistency in captive ant-eating mammals in the UK
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Clark, A., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Fox, M. T., Kreuzer, M., & Clauss, M. Survey of feeding practices, body condition and faeces consistency in captive ant-eating mammals in the UK

Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka
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Perera, B. V., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Jayawardena, S., Kumudini, N., & Prasad, T. Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka

Approximately 6,000 (13%) of the global Asian elephants live in Sri Lanka and human elephant conflict (HEC) is intense. Due to HEC, around 150 elephants die and 14 elephants are orphaned per year. The Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Sri Lanka was esta... Read More about Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka.