Prevalence of endemic pig diseases in England: an overview six months into a large-scale cross-sectional study on Post-Weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS)
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Wieland, B., Alarcon, P., Velasova, M., Nevel, M., Towrie, H., Pfeiffer, D. U., Wathes, C. M., & Werling, D. Prevalence of endemic pig diseases in England: an overview six months into a large-scale cross-sectional study on Post-Weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS)
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BPEX Pig Health Scheme: a useful monitoring system for respiratory disease control in pig farms
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Holt, H. R., Alarcon, P., Velasova, M., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Wieland, B. BPEX Pig Health Scheme: a useful monitoring system for respiratory disease control in pig farms. BMC Veterinary Research, 7(82), https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-7-82
Assessment and quantification of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome severity at farm level
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Alarcon, P., Velasova, M., Werling, D., Staerk, K. D. C., Chang, Y. M., Nevel, M., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Wieland, B. Assessment and quantification of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome severity at farm level. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 98(1), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2010.09.022
Farm level risk factors associated with severity of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome.
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Alarcon, P., Velasova, M., Mastin, A., Nevel, M., Staerk, K. D. C., & Wieland, B. Farm level risk factors associated with severity of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 101(3-4), 182-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.06.001
Prevalence and risk factors for swine influenza virus infection in the English pig population
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Mastin, A., Alarcon, P., Pfeiffer, D. U., Wood, J., Williamson, S., Borwn, I., & Wieland, B. (in press). Prevalence and risk factors for swine influenza virus infection in the English pig population. https://doi.org/10.1371/currents.RRN1209
Risk factors for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection and resulting challenges for effective disease surveillance
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Velasova, M., Alarcon, P., Williamson, S., & Wieland, B. Risk factors for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection and resulting challenges for effective disease surveillance. BMC Veterinary Research, 8, https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-184
Effectiveness of porcine circovirus type 2 vaccination in reducing the severity of post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in pigs
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Velasova, M., Alarcon, P., Werling, D., Nevel, M., & Wieland, B. Effectiveness of porcine circovirus type 2 vaccination in reducing the severity of post-weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in pigs. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.05.043
Risk factors associated with Lawsonia intracellularis in English pig farms
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Bae, J. K., Wieland, B., Sait, M., Longbottom, D., Smith, D. G. E., Alarcon, P., & Wheelhouse, N. Risk factors associated with Lawsonia intracellularis in English pig farms. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.020
Cost of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and porcine circovirus type-2 subclinical infection in England – An economic disease model
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Alarcon, P., Rushton, J., & Wieland, B. Cost of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and porcine circovirus type-2 subclinical infection in England – An economic disease model. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 110(2), 88-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2013.02.010
Cost of PMWS and PCV2 subclinical infection in England: a economic model
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Alarcon, P., Rushton, J., & Wieland, B. Cost of PMWS and PCV2 subclinical infection in England: a economic model. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 110(2), 88-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2013.02.010
Economic efficiency analysis of different strategies to control post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and porcine circovirus type 2 subclinical infection in 3-weekly batch system farms
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Alarcon, P., Rushton, J., Nathues, H., & Wieland, B. Economic efficiency analysis of different strategies to control post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and porcine circovirus type 2 subclinical infection in 3-weekly batch system farms. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 110(2), 103-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2012.12.006
The economic impact of Schmallenberg Virus in dairy cattle, sheep and beef suckler farms in the United Kingdom
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Alarcon, P., Haesler, B., Fishwick, J., & Rushton, J. C. The economic impact of Schmallenberg Virus in dairy cattle, sheep and beef suckler farms in the United Kingdom
Mainstreaming human nutrition in livestock interventions: lessons learnt from a capacitybuilding workshop for the Sahel region
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Dominguez-Salas, P., Kauffman, D., Breyne, C., & Alarcon, P. Mainstreaming human nutrition in livestock interventions: lessons learnt from a capacitybuilding workshop for the Sahel region
Value chain analysis and sanitary risks of the camel milk system supplying Nairobi city, Kenya
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Muloi, D., Alarcon, P., Ombui, J., Ngeiywa, K. J., Abdullahi, B., Muinde, P., Karani, M. K., Rushton, J., & Fèvre, E. M. (in press). Value chain analysis and sanitary risks of the camel milk system supplying Nairobi city, Kenya. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 159, 203-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.09.010The camel milk trade in Kenya has evolved significantly from a small-scale business undertaken in local villages to its current status involving a large number of different stakeholders supplying urban towns, particularly Nairobi City. Despite the ev... Read More about Value chain analysis and sanitary risks of the camel milk system supplying Nairobi city, Kenya.
Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya
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Akoko, J. M., MacLeod, E., Thomas, L. F., Alarcon, P., Kang'Ethe, E., Kivali, V., Muloi, D., Muinde, P., Murungi, M. K., Gachoya, J. M., & Fèvre, E. M. (in press). Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00093Taenia solium a zoonotic tapeworm, responsible for neurocysticercosis in humans is a major public health threat, being a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions. Eastern and southern African nations have experienced a recent rapid growt... Read More about Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya.