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Title: Antimicrobial resistance studies from Atlantic Canada with a focus on extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance in dairy cattle and humans
Date: 2017
Author: Awosile, Babafela Babalola
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The first major objective of this thesis was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibilities from the most common pathogens isolated from clinical...
Thesis Supervisor: Heider, Luke; McClure, J. Trenton
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Risk factors affecting wing injuries of broiler chickens at a slaughter plant in New Brunswick, Canada
Date: 2017
Author: Dulal, Ketan Jung
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: An epidemiological study was conducted on risk factors affecting wing injuries of broiler chickens during catching and transportation to a...
Thesis Supervisor: Davidson, Jeff
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Increasing lamb survival in Prince Edward Island sheep flocks
Date: 2017
Author: Ratanapob, Niorn
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The overall objective of this program of research was to describe patterns in lamb mortality in sheep flocks in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada,...
Thesis Supervisor: Wichtel, Jeff; McKenna, Shawn
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Atlantic Canada
Subtitle: epidemiology and culture methods
Date: 2016
Author: Saab, Matthew E.
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The main aim of this thesis was to obtain information on the distribution and prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius ...
Thesis Supervisor: McClure, J. Trenton
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Comparison of the recovery of antimicrobial resistant organisms between antibiotic-free and conventional swine farms in the United States
Date: 2018
Author: Che, Sunoh
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a complex and controversial issue. Although antimicrobial therapeutics and growth...
Thesis Supervisor: Sanchez, Javier
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Calf comfort pilot study and compliance and effects of cow comfort recommendations in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
Date: 2018
Author: Kiugu, Emily Kathambi
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 52 calves that were one year old and younger in 38 smallholder dairy farms (SDFs), to describe and...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Improving productivity and reproductive efficiency of smallholder dairy cows in Kenya
Date: 2019
Author: Muraya, Joan
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The aims of this research were: 1) to gain a better understanding of the productive and reproductive outputs of the smallholder dairy farms (SDF);...
Thesis Supervisor: VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Investigation into various risk factors associated with surgical site infection in large animals.
Date: 2019
Author: Biermann, Nora Mareike
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: This research comprised four studies aiming to contribute to our knowledge regarding factors associated with an increased risk of developing...
Thesis Supervisor: Doyle, Aimie; McClure, J Trenton
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Surveillance and control of enzootic bovine leucosis in Atlantic Canada
Date: 2020
Author: John, Emily Elizabeth
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: This research included four studies investigating bovine leukemia virus (BLV) in Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova...
Thesis Supervisor: Cameron, Maggie; McClure, J
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Emerging technologies for the assessment of bovine immunoglobulins in biofluids
Date: 2015
Author: Elsohaby, Ibrahim
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: Measurement of bovine serum and colostrum immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentration is critical for colostrum and calf health monitoring in order to...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Greg
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Evaluation of a 3M Petrifilm on-farm milk culture system for use in selective dry cow therapy
Date: 2014
Author: Cameron, Marguerite
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: As an alternative to blanket dry cow therapy (BDCT), selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) is considered a more judicious approach to antimicrobial use...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Gregory; Roy, Jean-Philippe
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Program outcomes of a voluntary Johne's Disease control program with a focus on adherence to management plan recommendations and veterinary communication skills
Date: 2021
Author: MacDonald-Phillips, Karen A.
Genre: Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract: The Atlantic Johne’s Disease Initiative (AJDI) was a voluntary Johne’s disease (JD) control program with the goal of reducing the prevalence and...
Thesis Supervisor: Keefe, Greg; McKenna, Shawn
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

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