Mark Westman

Spatial heterogeneity in exposure to Brucella suis and pathogenic leptospires in feral pigs across New South Wales

Feral pigs (Sus scrofa) are important reservoirs for zoonotic and livestock pathogens in Australia, but robust information on the spatial distribution of pathogens in pig populations remains limited. We analysed serological data from a systematic, state-wide surveillance program...

Performance of point‐of‐care tests for diagnosing feline immunodeficiency virus infection in captive African lions ( Panthera leo )

Point-of-care (PoC) antibody (Ab) testing forms an integral component of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) diagnosis in both domestic and non-domestic felids, with test kits designed for use in domestic cats frequently extrapolated for use in their wild counterparts. The SNAP®...