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Evaluation of diagnostic tests for detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) at the herd-level and cow-level
Date
2013
Author
Lavers, Carrie J
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to evaluate herd and cow-level Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) diagnostic tests within non...
Thesis Supervisor
Keefe, Greg; McKenna, Shawn
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Developing and implementing techniques to harvest surveillance information from existing veterinary diagnostic laboratory data
Date
2013
Author
Dórea, Fernanda C.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Syndromic surveillance is a tool for continuous, automated extraction of surveillance information from health data sources. The research documented...
Thesis Supervisor
Revie, Crawford; Sanchez, Javier
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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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
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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
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Welfare of horses transported to slaughter in Canada and Iceland
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Assessment of welfare issues and associated risk factors
Date
2014
Author
Roy, Rayappan Cyril
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The welfare of horses transported for slaughter is a growing concern in several countries, including Canada, Iceland and the United States of...
Thesis Supervisor
Cockram, Michael; Dohoo, Ian
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Health and productivity monitoring of cage-cultured Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
Date
2012
Author
Sykes, Peter J.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The Atlantic Canadian aquaculture industry is dominated by Atlantic salmon production. In recent years, infectious disease, parasitic infestations,...
Thesis Supervisor
Hammell, Larry; McClure, Carol
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Risk factors affecting wing injuries of broiler chickens at a slaughter plant in New Brunswick, Canada
Date
2017
Author
Dulal, Ketan Jung
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Dissertation/Thesis
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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
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Use of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy to determine immunoglobulin status in camelid and equine species
Date
2014
Author
Burns, Jennifer Joyce
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Measurement of systemic immunoglobulin (Ig) concentrations in horses and camelids is important for early and accurate diagnosis of...
Thesis Supervisor
McClure, J. Trenton; Riley, Christopher
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Productivity and welfare of cows on smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
Date
2017
Author
Richards, Shauna Michelle
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Dissertation/Thesis
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There is limited field-based research and recommendations on the effects of nutritional, management, and welfare-based interventions on the...
Thesis Supervisor
VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Improving the prevention and control of piscirickettsiosis in Chile
Date
2017
Author
Price, Derek
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Since its inception, aquaculture in Chile has experienced unprecedented growth. Within approximately 40 years, the country has gone from not having...
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St Hilaire, Sophie; Sanchez, Javier
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The epidemiology and laboratory investigation of ulcer disease in Atlantic salmon (salmo salar) in Atlantic Canada
Date
2018
Author
MacKinnon, E. Brett
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The aims of this research were to gain a better understanding of the epidemiology of ulcer disease affecting Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in...
Thesis Supervisor
St-Hilaire, Sophie
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The use of epidemiology for evaluating the performance and administration strategies of topical drugs for controlling sea lice in Chile
Date
2015
Author
Arriagada Acevedo, Gabriel Alejandro
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Sea lice is considered the most important ectoparasite that affects salt water farmed salmonids around the world. Its high economic impact has...
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St-Hilaire, Sophie
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Emerging technologies for the assessment of bovine immunoglobulins in biofluids
Date
2015
Author
Elsohaby, Ibrahim
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Dissertation/Thesis
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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
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Monitoring effectiveness of emamectin benzoate for the treatment of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) on farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Date
2012
Author
Jones, Patti G.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Resistance development to parasiticides has been a problem in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. A major challenge exists in early...
Thesis Supervisor
Hammell, Larry; Revie, Crawford
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Evaluation of a 3M Petrifilm on-farm milk culture system for use in selective dry cow therapy
Date
2014
Author
Cameron, Marguerite
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Dissertation/Thesis
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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
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Arsenic biomonitoring in rural Nova Scotia, Canada
Date
2013
Author
McIver, David J.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The objectives of this thesis were: 1) to determine which factors and biological samples were associated with the estimated amount of total arsenic...
Thesis Supervisor
VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Study of prevalence, risk factors, and lifetime impacts of infection with bovine leukemia virus in the Canadian dairy industry
Date
2015
Author
Nekouei, Omid A.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The overall goal of the research described in this thesis was to lay a proper foundation for designing and conducting efficient control and...
Thesis Supervisor
Keefe, Greg
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Increasing lamb survival in Prince Edward Island sheep flocks
Date
2017
Author
Ratanapob, Niorn
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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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
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Simulation models for between farm transmission of PRRS virus in Canadian swine herds
Date
2015
Author
Thakur, Krishna K.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease of pigs, which affects all production stages and has severe economic...
Thesis Supervisor
Sanchez, Javier; Revie, Crawford
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Evidence‐based veterinary medicine in finfish aquaculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Date
2012
Author
O'Brien, Nicole Yvonne
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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The Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) aquaculture industry is a major contributor of salmon products that help meet protein needs for the world’s...
Thesis Supervisor
Hammell, Larry; Stryhn, Henrik
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in Atlantic Canada
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epidemiology and culture methods
Date
2016
Author
Saab, Matthew E.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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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

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