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Proteins as markers of TSE infection in sheep blood

, 2008
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a group of fatal infectious neurodegenerative diseases affecting both humans and agricultural animals. TSE transmission via blood transfusion has been demonstrated experimentally in rodent, primate and
Martin, Joanne
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Demographic risk factors for classical and atypical scrapie in Great Britain [PDF]

, 2007
Following the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis, the European Union has introduced policies for eradicating transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), including scrapie, from large ruminants. However, recent European Union surveillance
Noel D McCarthy (16058201), Green, Darren, McCarthy, N.D., Kao, Rowland R, Kao, RR, del Rio Vilas, V.J., Kiss, I.Z., del Rio Vilas, Victor J, Kiss, IZ, del Rio Vilas, VJ, McCarthy, Noel D, Colin P D Birch (16058198), Darren M Green (16058192), Jethro Johnson (12099290), Kao, R.R., Victor J del Rio Vilas (16058195), Green, D.M., Johnson, J., McCarthy, ND, Istvan Kiss (4462126), Kiss, Istvan Z, Johnson, Jethro, Birch, CPD, Green, DM, Johnson, J, Birch, CP, Rowland R Kao (16058204), Birch, C.P.D., Birch, Colin P D   +28 more
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Livelihood Diversification as an Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change and Household Food Security of Livestock Holders in Pakistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rural farm households continue to face significant risks from climate change, resulting in many of them diversifying their livelihood sources into other income‐generating activities to increase their incomes and improve food and nutrition security. In this study, we examine the drivers and impact of farm households' participation in livelihood
Mahwish Arshad, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Causal analysis of trade loss from pathogens: A global study of foot and mouth disease impacts on meat exports

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Our general interest is in global trade loss from livestock pathogens, specifically exports. We adopt a causal inference approach that considers animal disease outbreaks over time as non‐staggered binary treatments with the potential for switching in (infection) and out of treatment (recovery) within the sample period. The outcome evolution of
Mohammad Maksudur Rahman, Thomas L. Marsh   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Animal stroke models and outcome evaluation: A review

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
Rodents are the preeminent stroke model species. Large animal models exist too, but are poorly standardized. Ischemic and hemorrhagic experimental models are available, with the intraluminal filament model being predominant. Outcomes are evaluated via quantifying subjects' sensorimotor impairment, cognitive memory faculties, degree of cellular ...
Solsa Cariba, Helen M. Atkinson, Anthony K. C. Chan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and Feasibility of Magnetic Separation‐Based Blood Purification

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
We present the preclinical biological safety and translational feasibility of a magnetic nanoparticle‐based extracorporeal blood purification platform for removal of disease‐causing blood factors. ISO 10993‐compliant studies and exaggerated worst‐case exposure models demonstrate efficient nanoparticle extraction (≥99.9%), favorable biocompatibility ...
Carlos A. Mora, Laurine Rijsbergen, Jan Waskowski, Gaelle Clermont, Florian Dingreville, Chandrashekara Vishwanath, Rajesh Karunanithi, Alexander Gogos, Jean‐Claude Metzger, Manuel Baumgartner, Joerg C. Schefold, Inge K. Herrmann   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations between worm egg count and production in Dorper sheep [PDF]

, 2008
With changes to the Australian sheep industry, breeds that have a meat emphasis are becoming increasingly adopted by farmers. One such breed is the Dorper sheep, which was used in this study to investigate the relationship between worm egg count and ...
Sweeny, Joshua
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Silk Fibroin for Cardiovascular Medical Devices: Review of Material Properties, Applications, and Clinical Potential

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Silk fibroin is an attractive natural biomaterial that can be engineered into diverse cardiovascular constructs, including vascular grafts, cardiac patches, heart valves, and stent coatings. Its tunable biological and mechanical properties have driven substantial preclinical progress; however, widespread clinical translation in cardiovascular ...
Mahsa Haghighattalab, Matt Govendir, Kristina Andelovic, Zachary Och, Fatemeh Karimi, Munira Xaymardan, Tomasz Jungst, Jelena Rnjak‐Kovacina, Nona Farbehi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sero-prevalence, risk factors and distribution of sheep and goat pox in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

BMC Veterinary Research, 2017
Background Sheep pox and goat pox are contagious viral diseases of sheep and goats, respectively. The diseases result in substantial economic losses due to decreased milk and meat production, damage to hides and wool, and possible trade restriction.
Tsegaw Fentie, Nigusie Fenta, Samson Leta, Wassie Molla, Birhanu Ayele, Yechale Teshome, Seleshe Nigatu, Ashenafi Assefa   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Morphological and morphometric aspects of the equine aortic valve: New insights for comparative studies in mammals

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract New data on the equine aortic valve obtained using advanced techniques is especially important given the greater availability of animal models for translational research. Here we characterized the morphological and morphometric aspects of the equine aortic valve from 60 healthy hearts collected at equine abattoirs.
Vitor Pires Pereira, Victoria Brondani de Oliveira, Carlos Eduardo Seyfert, Luciano de Morais‐Pinto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source