3,237 research outputs found
Voyage of the Northern Light : newspaper reports and articles.
No full textCover title.; For private circulation only.; Contains typescript copy of a letter from the author to the Daily telegraph.; Library's N copy is inscribed "To the Editor Bulletin, Joshua Slocum ... Strictly private". ANL; Electronic reproduction. Canberra, A.C.T. : National Library of Australia, 2009
Joshua Davis: Author of Spare Parts
No full textCitation: K-State First (2016). Joshua Davis: Author of Spare Parts [Flier]. Manhattan, Kansas: K-State First.Flyer advertising Joshua Davis's author talk at Kansas State University
Determining the impact of protozoan and strongylid parasites on meat lamb productivity: Utilising molecular diagnostic methods for the detection of internal parasites in lambs
No full textInternal parasites (strongylid gastrointestinal helminths) have been reported to decrease lamb productivity in extensive grazing sheep enterprises. Increased interest into intestinal, protozoan parasites; Cryptosporidium and Giardia, has arisen due to their potential public health risks. Little research has examined their prevalence and impact on productivity in extensively managed livestock. Despite molecular diagnostic techniques having the capability to facilitate rapid identification, improve control and enhance prevention strategies for disease pathogens, little investigation has been conducted to compare molecular tests with traditional diagnostic methods.
Longitudinal studies observed that 47–81% of lambs sampled, tested positive for Cryptosporidium or Giardia at least once in their lives over five sampling occasions. Cryptosporidium xiaoi and G. duodenalis assemblage E were the most common species/genotypes isolated from Pingelly (Farm A) and Arthur River (Farm B). Zoonotic species/genotypes were also isolated but in low numbers. Cryptosporidium xiaoi was isolated on two occasions from dam water on Arthur River, while C. ubiquitum and G. duodenalis assemblage E were detected in dam water from Frankland. A novel, possibly new genotype (sheep genotype I) was identified in six Cryptosporidium isolates from Arthur River. Cryptosporidium parvum and C. ubiquitum were the most common species detected in Boyup Brook and Kojonup flocks.
Statistical analyses revealed lambs positive for Cryptosporidium on at least one sampling occasion had lighter HCWs and lower dressing percentages when compared to lambs never positive for Cryptosporidium for Farms A and B, respectively. On Farm B, lambs positive for Giardia on at least one occasion had lighter HCWs and lower dressing percentages when compared to lambs never positive for Giardia. Cryptosporidium-positive lambs at the second sampling were 3.84–4.72 times more likely to have non-pelleted faeces (faecal consistency score [FCS] ≥ 3), when compared to Cryptosporidium-negative lambs for Farms A and B. Lambs on Boyup Brook and Kojonup farms that were positive for Cryptosporidium, Giardia or both, were 2.4–14.0 times more likely to have non-pelleted faeces. Furthermore, a higher number of internal parasites detected per lamb was associated with lower body condition score (BCS) and higher FCS on the Boyup Brook and Kojonup farms. Cryptosporidium-positive lambs were 3.36–2.96 times more likely to have moderate to severe breech fleece faecal soiling scores (3 – 5), when compared to Cryptosporidium-negative lambs at the second sampling for Farms A and B. Live weight, growth rate and BCS were inconsistently associated with protozoa detection across different samplings and farms.
A further study compared the performances of two lamb flocks exposed to different natural strongylid larval challenges. A new innovative, molecular approach was developed to recover strongylid larvae from pasture, which had a strong, negative correlation (r2=0.91–0.95) with pasture larval counts used to detect and quantify strongylid larvae species on pasture. Flock L (exposed to a low larval challenge) had greater dressing percentages greater than Flock S (exposed to a higher larvae challenge). Within flock analyses of the Frankland flocks found lambs positive for Giardia at least once had lighter HCWs and lower dressing percentages, when compared to lambs never positive for Giardia.
A written questionnaire which surveyed 139 (41.4%) meat lamb enterprise owners/managers in southern Western Australia, found evidence of diarrhoea was reported on 64.8% of farms. A binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the source of livestock drinking water was associated with the incidence of diarrhoea. Lamb flocks that sourced water from a dam, were 117 times more likely to have active or recent evidence of diarrhoea. Overall, 10.1% and 14.4% of respondents were aware of Cryptosporidium and Giardia, respectively.
Comparison between a molecular diagnostic technique (identifying strongylid species by screening genomic DNA extracted directly from faeces) and the traditional McMaster WEC method, found high levels of agreement (kappa statistic ≥0.93) between the test results for detecting patent strongylid infections in two separate epidemiological studies. The findings that some lambs tested negative for strongylid infections while grazing pastures known to be infested with larvae, together with the strong correlations between WEC and the number of strongylid species detected per lamb, both suggest that strongylid eggs are the likely main source of strongylid DNA.
The findings of this thesis suggest that molecular identification of internal parasites is potentially negatively associated with phenotypic performance traits of lambs. Protozoa-positive lambs had reduced production performances (lighter carcase weights and reduced dressing percentage), when compared to protozoa-negative lambs. For such molecular techniques as that were employed in this research to be introduced into routine veterinary diagnostics, they need to: (1) quantify the magnitude of infections, (2) provide cost-benefits to sheep producers, (3) display consistent associations/correlations with phenotypic performance traits of livestock and (4) be cost-beneficial for diagnostic laboratories to conduct (sales volume and equipment costs). The future development of multiplex, real-time, quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays capable of detecting and quantifying multiple pathogen infections (parasites and bacteria) in a single assay, would facilitate the uptake of such tests for both veterinary and human diagnostic
Indigeous author talk
No full textA unique online author event celebrating the diversity of literature created by and for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people. This event features writers and creators T’áncháy Redvers and Joshua Whitehead in conversation with host Taya Jardine.Other UBCNon UBCUnreviewedOthe
Hebrew made easy [electronic resource] : or, a brief introduction to the Hebrew grammar, (upon a new and delightful plan); Whereby our British Gentlemen and Ladies may, in so very short a Time as Twenty-Four Days, learn the most necessary and essential Variations of that incomparable Language, without the Help of the Latin, or the Assistance of a Master. The second edition, with additions. By the author of The great importance of the Hebrew language.
No full textThe author of "The great importance of the Hebrew language" = Joshua Kettilby.Kettilby's 'Hebrew made easy' was first published in [1760?] (c.f.t123545). 'The excellency and great importance of the Hebrew language ... by Joshua Kettilby, author of Hebrew made easy' was published in 1762 (c.f.t183663)Electronic reproduction.English Short Title Catalog,Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford)
Reply to Joshua Meltzer
No full textA reply to Joshua Meltzer\u27s comment on the author\u27s paper Bridging Fragmentation and Unity: International Law as a Universe of Inter-Connected Island
Key to the genera of the Cerambycidae of western North America
No full textJames R. LaBonte, Joshua B. Dunlap, Daniel R. Clark, Thomas E. Valente, Joshua J. Vlach, Oregon Department of Agriculture.Title from PDF cover (viewed on October 20, 2021).Covers OCLC #1277514227 and OCLC #1226522396.This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
Keynote Speakers Joshua Wesson and David Rosengarten 01
No full textChef and author David Rosengarten speaks at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration with the founder of Best Cellars, Joshua Wesson.
(left to right): Joshua Wesson, David Rosengartenhttps://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/ipnc_photos/1073/thumbnail.jp
Keynote Speakers David Rosengarten and Joshua Wesson 01
No full textChef and author David Rosengarten speaks at the 1993 International Pinot Noir Celebration with the founder of Best Cellars, Joshua Wesson.
(left to right): David Rosengarten, Joshua Wessonhttps://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/ipnc_photos/1076/thumbnail.jp
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