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Detection of humoral immunity to mycobacteria causing leprosy in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) using a quantitative rapid test (2019)
Journal Article
Schilling, A., van Hooij, A., Corstjens, P., Lurz, P. W., DelPozo, J., Stevenson, K., …Geluk, A. (2019). Detection of humoral immunity to mycobacteria causing leprosy in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) using a quantitative rapid test. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 65, Article 49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-019-1287-1

Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris, ERS) in the British Isles are a recently discovered natural host for Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infected squirrels can develop skin lesions or carry the bacteria without showing clin... Read More about Detection of humoral immunity to mycobacteria causing leprosy in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) using a quantitative rapid test.

Assessment of the utility of a commercial calprotectin and lactoferrin rapid test in diagnosis of marmoset wasting syndrome (2019)
Journal Article
Douay, G., Maguire, R., Cabana, F., Bethet, M., Teng Lim, Z., & Meredith, A. (2019). Assessment of the utility of a commercial calprotectin and lactoferrin rapid test in diagnosis of marmoset wasting syndrome. Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research (JZAR), 7(2), https://doi.org/10.19227/jzar.v7i2.372

This study assessed the detection of faecal biomarkers in captive callitrichids affected by Marmoset Wasting Syndrome (MWS), using a commercial colored chromatographic immunoassay intended for the detection of calprotectin and lactoferrin in humans a... Read More about Assessment of the utility of a commercial calprotectin and lactoferrin rapid test in diagnosis of marmoset wasting syndrome.

Assessing a potential non-invasive method for viral diagnostic purposes in European squirrels (2019)
Journal Article
(2019). Assessing a potential non-invasive method for viral diagnostic purposes in European squirrels. Hystrix, the Italian Journal of Mammalogy, 30(1), 44-50. https://doi.org/10.4404/HYSTRIX-00128-2018

Viral infections globally threaten wild and captive mammal populations, with surveillance options limited by a lack of non-invasive diagnostics; especially when infection is asymptomatic in nature. We explored the potential for hair samples collected... Read More about Assessing a potential non-invasive method for viral diagnostic purposes in European squirrels.

British Red Squirrels Remain the Only Known Wild Rodent Host for Leprosy Bacilli (2019)
Journal Article
Schilling, A., Avanzi, C., Ulrich, R. G., Busso, P., Pisanu, B., Ferrari, N., …Cole, S. T. (2019). British Red Squirrels Remain the Only Known Wild Rodent Host for Leprosy Bacilli. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 6(8), https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00008

Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) in the British Isles are the most recently discovered animal reservoir for the leprosy bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Initial data suggest that prevalence of leprosy infection i... Read More about British Red Squirrels Remain the Only Known Wild Rodent Host for Leprosy Bacilli.

Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Degus (Caviomorphs) (2018)
Book Chapter
McBride, A., & Meredith, A. (2018). Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Degus (Caviomorphs). In Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119333708.ch8

Guinea pigs, chinchillas, and degus are rodent members of the class Mammalia, order Rodentia, suborder of hystricomorphs, and parvorder of caviomorpha. All three species were originally kept for reasons other than as companions: the guinea pig for fo... Read More about Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Degus (Caviomorphs).

Widespread occurrence of squirrel adenovirus 1 in red and grey squirrels in Scotland detected by a novel real-time PCR assay (2018)
Journal Article
Wernike, K., Wylezich, C., Höper, D., Schneider, J., Lurz, P. W., Meredith, A., …Ulrich, R. G. (2018). Widespread occurrence of squirrel adenovirus 1 in red and grey squirrels in Scotland detected by a novel real-time PCR assay. Virus Research, 257, 113-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2018.09.007

The Eurasian Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is distributed throughout large parts of Europe and Asia. However, its distribution in certain regions of Europe is endangered by the invasive, non-native Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Adenoviruses... Read More about Widespread occurrence of squirrel adenovirus 1 in red and grey squirrels in Scotland detected by a novel real-time PCR assay.

Novel adenoviruses detected in British mustelids, including a unique Aviadenovirus in the tissues of pine martens (Martes martes). (2017)
Journal Article
Walker, D., Gregory, W. F., Turnbull, D., Rocchi, M., Meredith, A. L., Philbey​, A. W., & Sharp, C. P. (in press). Novel adenoviruses detected in British mustelids, including a unique Aviadenovirus in the tissues of pine martens (Martes martes). Journal of Medical Microbiology, 66(8), 1177–1182. https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.000546

Several adenoviruses are known to cause severe disease in veterinary species. Recent evidence suggests that canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1) persists in the tissues of healthy red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), which may be a source of infection for suscepti... Read More about Novel adenoviruses detected in British mustelids, including a unique Aviadenovirus in the tissues of pine martens (Martes martes)..

Atypical Histiocytosis in Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) (2017)
Journal Article
Smith, S., Stevenson, K., del-Pozo, J., Moss, S., & Meredith, A. (2017). Atypical Histiocytosis in Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris). Journal of Comparative Pathology, 156(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2017.02.002

Four red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) were subjected to necropsy examination over a 3-year period as part of a broader surveillance study. The squirrels presented with cutaneous, subcutaneous and/or internal swellings and nodules that consisted micro... Read More about Atypical Histiocytosis in Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris).

Impact of diet on faecal output and caecotroph consumption in rabbits. (2017)
Journal Article
Meredith, A., & Prebble, J. (2017). Impact of diet on faecal output and caecotroph consumption in rabbits. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 58(3), 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12620

Objectives To assess the impact of four rabbit diets (hay only, extruded diet with hay, muesli with hay and muesli only) on faecal pellet size, faecal output and caecotrophy. Materials and Methods Thirty-two Dutch rabbits were studied over 17 mo... Read More about Impact of diet on faecal output and caecotroph consumption in rabbits..

Red squirrels suffer from leprosy,Lepra-Erreger in britischen Eichhörnchen: Aussatz unter den Wipfelstürmern (2017)
Journal Article
Bosch, S., Lurz, P. W., & Meredith, A. L. (2017). Red squirrels suffer from leprosy,Lepra-Erreger in britischen Eichhörnchen: Aussatz unter den Wipfelstürmern. Biologie in unserer Zeit, 47(1), 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1002/biuz.201710612

Auf den Britischen Inseln wurden bei Eichhörnchen mit Haut- und Fellveränderungen zwei Erreger der Lepra (Mycobacterium leprae und M. lepromatosis) als Ursache nachgewiesen. M. lepromatosis wurde erstmals 2008 beim Menschen und 2014 erstmals bei eine... Read More about Red squirrels suffer from leprosy,Lepra-Erreger in britischen Eichhörnchen: Aussatz unter den Wipfelstürmern.

Infrared Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool for Pododermatitis in Captive Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) (2017)
Journal Article
Tolpinrud, A., O'Brien, M. F., Justice, W. S., Barrows, M., Steele, O. D., Gent, S., & Meredith, A. (2017). Infrared Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool for Pododermatitis in Captive Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus). Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research (JZAR), 5(1),

This cross-sectional study investigated the use of infrared thermography as a diagnostic tool for pododermatitis in captive greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus). Photographs and thermal images were obtained for 775 feet from 408 flamingos held a... Read More about Infrared Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool for Pododermatitis in Captive Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus).

Wildlife Triage and Decision-making (2016)
Book Chapter
Meredith, A. (2016). Wildlife Triage and Decision-making. In BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties (27 - 36). BSAVA - British Small Animal Veterinary Association. https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443316.4

When an injured or orphaned wild animal is presented to a veterinary surgeon, rapid and important assessments and decisions have to be made, primarily to prevent suffering, but also in relation to staff health and safety and legislative requirements.... Read More about Wildlife Triage and Decision-making.

Wildcats (2016)
Book Chapter
Meredith, A. (2017). Wildcats. In BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties (253 - 259). BSAVA - British Small Animal Veterinary Association. https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443316.20

The Scottish wildcat is the only remaining indigenous member of the cat family in Britain. In addition to habitat loss and historical persecution, a major threat to the Scottish wildcat population is introgressive hybridization with the domestic cat.... Read More about Wildcats.

BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 9th edition: Part B Exotic Pets (Ed. by A Meredith) (2016)
Book
Meredith, A. A. Meredith (Ed.). BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 9th edition: Part B Exotic Pets (Ed. by A Meredith). BSAVA - British Small Animal Veterinary Association

As the popularity of non-traditional companion animals grows, there is an increasing need for dedicated information on drug use in these animals. The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 11th edition – Part B: Exotic Pets covers mammals, birds, reptiles, am... Read More about BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 9th edition: Part B Exotic Pets (Ed. by A Meredith).

THE EFFECT OF DIET ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PET RABBITS (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Meredith, A., & Eatwell, K. (2016, December). THE EFFECT OF DIET ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PET RABBITS. Presented at 6. Slovenski veterinarski kongres / 6th Slovenian Veterinary Congress 2016, Portorož, Slovenia

Pathological and phylogenetic characterization of Amphibiothecum sp. infection in an isolated amphibian (Lissotriton helveticus) population on the island of Rum (Scotland). (2016)
Journal Article
FIEGNA, C., CLARKE, C. L., SHAW, D. J., BAILY, J. L., CLARE, F. C., GRAY, A., …MEREDITH, A. L. (2017). Pathological and phylogenetic characterization of Amphibiothecum sp. infection in an isolated amphibian (Lissotriton helveticus) population on the island of Rum (Scotland). Parasitology, 144(4), https://doi.org/10.1017/s0031182016001943

Outbreaks of cutaneous infectious disease in amphibians are increasingly being attributed to an overlooked group of fungal-like pathogens, the Dermocystids. During the last 10 years on the Isle of Rum, Scotland, palmate newts (Lissotriton helveticus)... Read More about Pathological and phylogenetic characterization of Amphibiothecum sp. infection in an isolated amphibian (Lissotriton helveticus) population on the island of Rum (Scotland)..