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A Comparison of Dry Period Outcomes after Selective Dry Cow Therapy Carried out by Farm Staff versus Veterinary Students in a Low-Cell-Count Dairy Herd (2023)
Journal Article
Plate, P., & van Winden, S. (2023). A Comparison of Dry Period Outcomes after Selective Dry Cow Therapy Carried out by Farm Staff versus Veterinary Students in a Low-Cell-Count Dairy Herd. Animals, 13, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13142318

(1) Background: Selective dry cow therapy is widely promoted in many countries worldwide, however, concerns have been raised about the consequences of the unhygienic application of preparations by untrained operators, especially if no antimicrobial... Read More about A Comparison of Dry Period Outcomes after Selective Dry Cow Therapy Carried out by Farm Staff versus Veterinary Students in a Low-Cell-Count Dairy Herd.

Effect of tuberculin skin testing on serological results against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP): Evidence of distinct effects in MAP-infected and noninfected cows. (2022)
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Nunney, E., Crotta, M., Van Winden, S., Bond, K., Green, M., & Guitian, J. (2022). Effect of tuberculin skin testing on serological results against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP): Evidence of distinct effects in MAP-infected and noninfected cows. Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21753

In Vitro Supplementation of Copper Modulates the Functional Th1/Th2 Phenotype of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Cattle (2021)
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Bunting, M., Challice, B., & van Winden, S. (2021). In Vitro Supplementation of Copper Modulates the Functional Th1/Th2 Phenotype of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Cattle. Animals, 11(9), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092739

Simple Summary This study investigated the association of copper levels and the appearance of blood monocytes, a white blood cell. One type of monocytes (M1) supports cellular immunity and the M2 monocyte helps the immune system through antibodies. F... Read More about In Vitro Supplementation of Copper Modulates the Functional Th1/Th2 Phenotype of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Cattle.

Antimicrobial activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide nanoparticles against mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus (2021)
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Leite, R. F., Gonçalves, J. L., Buanz, A., Febraro, C., Craig, D., Van Winden, S., …Santos, M. V. (in press). Antimicrobial activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide nanoparticles against mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2021-0114

Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) nanoparticles (NP) developed for this study presented antimicrobial activity against mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus at lower concentrations than PHMB alone, chlorhexidine digluconate, povidone-iodine, and so... Read More about Antimicrobial activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide nanoparticles against mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus.

Changing Veterinary Attitudes towards Delivering Biosecurity Advice to Beef Farmers (2021)
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Howarth, B. E., & van Winden, S. (2021). Changing Veterinary Attitudes towards Delivering Biosecurity Advice to Beef Farmers. Animals, 11(7), 1969. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11071969

Biosecurity advice is an important way veterinarians can help farmers to reduce disease burdens on their farms. Many different factors are at play when delivering this advice, one being veterinary competence and their communication skills. This study... Read More about Changing Veterinary Attitudes towards Delivering Biosecurity Advice to Beef Farmers.

AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021 (2021)
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Arnold, J., Whatford, L., Payne-Gifford, S., Tak, M., Van Winden, S., Barling, D., & Hӓsler, B. (2021). AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021. RVC Research Online: Cadogan Trust

Antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in livestock production has increased over the last 50+ years. Microbial and helminthic exposure to such drugs is understood to have contributed to increased resistance to treatment, causing significant eco... Read More about AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021.

Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain (2021)
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Arnold, J., Whatford, L., Gabain, I., Tak, M., Van Winden, S., Barling, D., & Haesler, B. (2021). Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain. RVC Research Online: not applicable

Antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in livestock production has increased over the last 50+ years. Microbial and helminthic exposure to such drugs is understood to have contributed to increased resistance to treatment, causing significant eco... Read More about Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain.

The Occurrence of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis Positive Milk Antibody ELISA Results in Dairy Cattle under Varying Time Periods after Skin Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis (2021)
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Bridges, N., & van Winden, S. (2021). The Occurrence of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis Positive Milk Antibody ELISA Results in Dairy Cattle under Varying Time Periods after Skin Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis. Animals, 11(5), 1224. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11051224

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are used to screen cows for Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infections, informing Johne’s disease (JD) management practices in dairy herds. The causative agent of bovine tuberculosis (b... Read More about The Occurrence of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis Positive Milk Antibody ELISA Results in Dairy Cattle under Varying Time Periods after Skin Testing for Bovine Tuberculosis.

Reproductive Performance and Partial Budget Analysis of a Prostaglandin or a Modified Ovsynch Protocol in Autumn Calving Dairy Herds (2021)
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Lindley, G., Willshire, J., & Van Winden, S. (2021). Reproductive Performance and Partial Budget Analysis of a Prostaglandin or a Modified Ovsynch Protocol in Autumn Calving Dairy Herds. Animals, 11(4), 1031. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11041031

In autumn calving dairy herds, treatment of cattle not observed in estrus prior to the breeding season is common. Routinely, a single prostaglandin or a modified Ovsynch (MOFT) protocol are used—without evidence of their relative effectiveness. This... Read More about Reproductive Performance and Partial Budget Analysis of a Prostaglandin or a Modified Ovsynch Protocol in Autumn Calving Dairy Herds.

The Effect of Iron Dextran Injection on Daily Weight Gain and Haemoglobin Values in Whole Milk Fed Calves (2020)
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Allan, J., Plate, P., & Van Winden, S. C. L. (2020). The Effect of Iron Dextran Injection on Daily Weight Gain and Haemoglobin Values in Whole Milk Fed Calves. Animals, 10(5), 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10050853

Anaemia caused by iron deficiency has long been reported in dairy calves. This study investigated iron deficiency anaemia on UK dairy farms feeding whole milk and evaluated the effect of iron supplementation on the daily weight gain (DG) and haemoglo... Read More about The Effect of Iron Dextran Injection on Daily Weight Gain and Haemoglobin Values in Whole Milk Fed Calves.

Minimally Invasive Markers of Stress and Production Parameters in Dairy Cows before and after the Installation of a Voluntary Milking System (2020)
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Jerram, L. J., Van Winden, S. C. L., & Fowkes, R. C. (2020). Minimally Invasive Markers of Stress and Production Parameters in Dairy Cows before and after the Installation of a Voluntary Milking System. Animals, 10(4), 589. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10040589

Automatic milking systems (AMS) are a low-labour alternative to conventional parlours, with previous studies demonstrating that cows vary in their ability to cope with the change to AMS. Cortisol expression can be combined with other measures to asse... Read More about Minimally Invasive Markers of Stress and Production Parameters in Dairy Cows before and after the Installation of a Voluntary Milking System.

Randomised Control Trial Comparing Cypermethrin-Based Preparations in the Prevention of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis in Cattle (2020)
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Allan, J. E., & Van Winden, S. C. L. (2020). Randomised Control Trial Comparing Cypermethrin-Based Preparations in the Prevention of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis in Cattle. Animals, 10(2), 184. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10020184

Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) caused by Moraxella bovis is commonly seen in the summer months spread by face flies. This trial investigated the difference in incidence of IBK cases from natural exposure between two groups of animals, o... Read More about Randomised Control Trial Comparing Cypermethrin-Based Preparations in the Prevention of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis in Cattle.

Risk of Lameness in Dairy Cows with Paratuberculosis Infection (2019)
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Smith, J., & Van Winden, S. C. L. (2019). Risk of Lameness in Dairy Cows with Paratuberculosis Infection. Animals, 9(6), 339. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9060339

Johne’s disease (JD) is an important disease affecting the UK dairy industry, as is cattle lameness. An association between JD and lameness has been suggested; however, little evidence exists to support this. The purpose of this study was to determin... Read More about Risk of Lameness in Dairy Cows with Paratuberculosis Infection.

Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis infection of calves – The impact of dam infection status (2019)
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Patterson, S., Bond, K., Green, M., Van Winden, S. C. L., & Guitian, J. (2019). Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis infection of calves – The impact of dam infection status. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.02.009

Johne’s disease, caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), is a chronic condition of dairy cattle, and is endemic in the UK. Lack of understanding of the relative importance of different transmission routes reduces the impact of co... Read More about Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis infection of calves – The impact of dam infection status.

Development of clinical sign-based scoring system for assessment of omphalitis in neonatal calves (2018)
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Steerforth, D., & Van Winden, S. C. L. (2018). Development of clinical sign-based scoring system for assessment of omphalitis in neonatal calves. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104213

Omphalitis contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in neonatal calves. Diagnosis of omphalitis is based on the local signs of inflammation—pain, swelling, local heat and purulent discharge. An abattoir trial identified an optimal, sign-b... Read More about Development of clinical sign-based scoring system for assessment of omphalitis in neonatal calves.

Occurrence of preterm calving in Great Britain and associations with milk production and reproductive performance in dairy cattle (2018)
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Damaso, A. F., Velasova, M., Van Winden, S. C. L., Chang, Y. M., & Guitian, J. (2018). Occurrence of preterm calving in Great Britain and associations with milk production and reproductive performance in dairy cattle. Veterinary Record Open, 5, e000221. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2017-000221

This study describes the occurrence of preterm calving in Great Britain and evaluates its associations with subsequent milk production and reproductive performances and survival on farm of dairy cows. A total of 53 British dairy farms and 5759 animal... Read More about Occurrence of preterm calving in Great Britain and associations with milk production and reproductive performance in dairy cattle.