The University of Queensland

Presence of multiple herpesvirus variants in Australian flying foxes (Pteropus Spp.)

Sullivan, Jennifer, Huth, Lauren, Meers, Joanne and McMichael, Lee (2023). Presence of multiple herpesvirus variants in Australian flying foxes (Pteropus Spp.). Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 59 (2), 453-459. doi: 10.7589/JWD-D-22-00082

Bats or rodents, who started it? Short history of the gibbon ape leukemia virus-koala retrovirus clade.

Mottaghinia, Saba, McMichael, Lee and Meers, Joanne (2023). Bats or rodents, who started it? Short history of the gibbon ape leukemia virus-koala retrovirus clade.. Technical Reports of the Australian Museum Online, 38, 15-18. doi: 10.3853/j.1835-4211.38.2023.1834

Cleft palate syndrome in the endangered spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus): implications for conservation and comparative research

McMichael, Lee, Mclean, Jennefer, Taylor, Jim, Martinez, Yissu and Meers, Joanne (2023). Cleft palate syndrome in the endangered spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus): implications for conservation and comparative research. Veterinary Sciences, 10 (1) 38, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/vetsci10010038

Genome reference assembly for bottlenecked southern Australian koalas

Blanchard, A.M., Emes, R.D., Greenwood, A.D., Holmes, N., Loose, M.W., McEwen, G.K., Meers, J., Speight, N. and Tarlinton, R.E. (2023). Genome reference assembly for bottlenecked southern Australian koalas. Genome Biology and Evolution, 15 (1) evac176, 1-13. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evac176

Differential and defective transcription of koala retrovirus indicates the complexity of host and virus evolution

Tarlinton, R. E. , Legione, A. R. , Sarker, N. , Fabijan, J. , Meers, J. , McMichael, L. , Simmons, G. , Owen, H. , Seddon, J. M. , Dick, G. , Ryder, J. S. , Hemmatzedah, F. , Trott, D. J. , Speight, N. , Holmes, N. , Loose, M. and Emes, R. D. (2022). Differential and defective transcription of koala retrovirus indicates the complexity of host and virus evolution. Journal of General Virology, 103 (6) 001749. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001749

Canine parvovirus is shed infrequently by cats without diarrhoea in multi-cat environments

Carrai, Maura, Decaro, Nicola, Van Brusell, Kate, Dall'Ara, Paola, Desario, Costantina, Fracasso, Marco, Šlapeta, Jan, Colombo, Elena, Bo, Stefano, Beatty, Julia A., Meers, Joanne and Barrs, Vanessa R. (2021). Canine parvovirus is shed infrequently by cats without diarrhoea in multi-cat environments. Veterinary Microbiology, 261 109204, 109204. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2021.109204

Transport of moving duck flocks in Indonesia and Vietnam: management practices that potentially impact avian pathogen dissemination

Khaw, Shan Wen Stacy, Vu, Le Tri, Yulianto, Didik, Meers, Joanne and Henning, Joerg (2021). Transport of moving duck flocks in Indonesia and Vietnam: management practices that potentially impact avian pathogen dissemination. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 673624, 673624. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.673624

Detection of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in the Philippines and the complexity of PCV2-associated disease diagnosis

dela Cruz, Agnes, Palmieri, Chiara, Azul, Rachel, Legaspi, Christina, Lola, Suzan, Barnes, Tamsin S., Parke, Christopher R., Turni, Conny, Alawneh, John I., Baluyut, Augusto S., Basinang, Voltaire G., David, Jose E., de Castro, Ronilo O., Domingo, Ronnie, Francisco, Emmanuel, Ignacio, Corazon, Lapuz, Eduardo L., Mananggit, Milagros R., Retes, Lilia, Villar, Edwin C., Blackall, Patrick J. and Meers, Joanne (2021). Detection of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in the Philippines and the complexity of PCV2-associated disease diagnosis. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53 (3) 371, 371. doi: 10.1007/s11250-021-02823-y

Pathogens associated with pleuritic pig lungs at an abattoir in Queensland Australia

Turni, C., Meers, J., Parke, K., Singh, R., Yee, S., Templeton, J., Mone, N. K., Blackall, P. J. and Barnes, T. S. (2021). Pathogens associated with pleuritic pig lungs at an abattoir in Queensland Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 99 (5), 163-171. doi: 10.1111/avj.13058

Development of a Luminex microbead-based serotyping assay for Glaesserella parasuis

Yee, Sarah, Meers, Joanne, Parke, Christopher R., Barnes, Tamsin S., Blackall, P. J. and Turni, Conny (2021). Development of a Luminex microbead-based serotyping assay for Glaesserella parasuis. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 182 106159, 106159. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106159

Transcriptomic and genomic variants between koala populations reveals underlying genetic components to disorders in a bottlenecked population

Tarlinton, R. E., Fabijan, J., Hemmatzadeh, F., Meers, J., Owen, H., Sarker, N., Seddon, J. M., Simmons, G., Speight, N., Trott, D. J., Woolford, L. and Emes, R. D. (2021). Transcriptomic and genomic variants between koala populations reveals underlying genetic components to disorders in a bottlenecked population. Conservation Genetics, 22 (3), 329-340. doi: 10.1007/s10592-021-01340-7

Latent class analysis identifies multimorbidity patterns in pigs with respiratory disease

Barnes, Tamsin S., Lajarca, Annierica, Bernales, Rona, Alvaran, Paul John J., Abe, Flora Shiela, Adonay, Florencio, Allam, Alvin G., Baluyut, Augusto S., de Castro, Ronilo O., Ignacio, Corazon S., Lantican, Tessa Lyrene DC., Lapuz, Eduardo L., Lasay, Jommel, Mananggit, Milagros R., Meers, Joanne, Moog, Sarah Jane, Palaniappan, Gomathy, Palmieri, Chiara, Parke, Christopher R., Rosales, Joy Sybil, Tapel, Marlon, Tolentino, Johannes, Turni, Conny, Villarba, Lorelie, Villar, Edwin C. and Blackall, Patrick J. (2021). Latent class analysis identifies multimorbidity patterns in pigs with respiratory disease. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 186 105209, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105209

Koala retrovirus viral load and disease burden in distinct northern and southern koala populations

Sarker, Nishat, Fabijan, Jessica, Owen, Helen, Seddon, Jennifer, Simmons, Greg, Speight, Natasha, Kaler, Jasmeet, Woolford, Lucy, Emes, Richard David, Hemmatzadeh, Farhid, Trott, Darren J., Meers, Joanne and Tarlinton, Rachael Eugenie (2020). Koala retrovirus viral load and disease burden in distinct northern and southern koala populations. Scientific Reports, 10 (1) 263, 263. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-56546-0

Analysis of canine parvoviruses circulating in Australia reveals predominance of variant 2b and identifies feline parvovirus-like mutations in the capsid proteins

Kwan, Emily, Carrai, Maura, Lanave, Gianvito, Hill, Jennifer, Parry, Kylie, Kelman, Mark, Meers, Joanne, Decaro, Nicola, Beatty, Julia A., Martella, Vito and Barrs, Vanessa R. (2020). Analysis of canine parvoviruses circulating in Australia reveals predominance of variant 2b and identifies feline parvovirus-like mutations in the capsid proteins. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 68 (2) tbed.13727, 656-666. doi: 10.1111/tbed.13727

Genetic analysis of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in Queensland, Australia

Mone, N.K., Clark, N.J., Kyaw‐Tanner, M., Turni, C., Barnes, T.S., Parke, C.R., Alawneh, JA, Blackall, P.J. and Meers, J. (2020). Genetic analysis of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) in Queensland, Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 98 (8) avj.12952, 388-395. doi: 10.1111/avj.12952

Combining conventional and participatory approaches to identify and prioritise management and health-related constraints to smallholder pig production in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Barnes, Tamsin S., Alvaran, Paul John J., Lantican, Tessa Lyrene D.C., Lapuz, Eduardo L., Ignacio, Corazon, Baluyut, Augusto S., Parke, Christopher R., Palaniappan, Gomathy, Cameron, Don, Ancog, Rico C., Mananggit, Milagros R., de Castro, Ronilo, Meers, Joanne, Palmieri, Chiara, Turni, Conny, Villar, Edwin C. and Blackall, Patrick J. (2020). Combining conventional and participatory approaches to identify and prioritise management and health-related constraints to smallholder pig production in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 178 104987, 104987. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.104987

An unprecedented cluster of Australian bat lyssavirus in Pteropus conspicillatus indicates pre‐flight flying fox pups are at risk of mass infection

Barrett, Janine, Höger, Alison, Agnihotri, Kalpana, Oakey, Jane, Skerratt, Lee F., Field, Hume E., Meers, Joanne and Smith, Craig (2020). An unprecedented cluster of Australian bat lyssavirus in Pteropus conspicillatus indicates pre‐flight flying fox pups are at risk of mass infection. Zoonoses and Public Health, 67 (4) zph.12703, 435-442. doi: 10.1111/zph.12703

Novel insights into viral infection and oncogenesis from Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) infection of HEK293T cells

Sarker, Nishat, Tarlinton, Rachael, Owen, Helen, David Emes, Richard, Seddon, Jennifer, Simmons, Greg and Meers, Joanne (2020). Novel insights into viral infection and oncogenesis from Koala Retrovirus (KoRV) infection of HEK293T cells. Gene, 733 144366, 144366. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.144366

Pathological findings in koala retrovirus-positive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) from northern and southern Australia

Fabijan, J., Sarker, N., Speight, N., Owen, H., Meers, J., Simmons, G., Seddon, J., Emes, R. D., Tarlinton, R., Hemmatzadeh, F., Woolford, L. and Trott, D. J. (2020). Pathological findings in koala retrovirus-positive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) from northern and southern Australia. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 176, 50-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.02.003

Distinct lineages of feline parvovirus associated with epizootic outbreaks in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates

Van Brussel, Kate, Carrai, Maura, Lin, Carrie, Kelman, Mark, Setyo, Laura, Aberdein, Danielle, Brailey, Juliana, Lawler, Michelle, Maher, Simone, Plaganyi, Ildiko, Lewis, Emily, Hawkswell, Adele, Allison, Andrew B., Meers, Joanne, Martella, Vito, Beatty, Julia A., Holmes, Edward C., Decaro, Nicola and Barrs, Vanessa R. (2019). Distinct lineages of feline parvovirus associated with epizootic outbreaks in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Viruses, 11 (12) 1155, 1155. doi: 10.3390/v11121155

Optimizing dissection, sample collection and cell isolation protocols for frugivorous bats

Irving, Aaron T., Ng, Justin H. J., Boyd, Victoria, Dutertre, Charles-Antoine, Ginhoux, Florent, Dekkers, Milou H., Meers, Joanne, Field, Hume E., Crameri, Gary and Wang, Lin-Fa (2019). Optimizing dissection, sample collection and cell isolation protocols for frugivorous bats. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 11 (1) 2041-210X.13325, 150-158. doi: 10.1111/2041-210X.13325

Genetic diversity of Koala retrovirus env gene subtypes: insights into northern and southern koala populations

Sarker, Nishat, Fabijan, Jessica, Seddon, Jennifer, Tarlinton, Rachael, Owen, Helen, Simmons, Greg, Thia, Joshua, Blanchard, Adam Mark, Speight, Natasha, Kaler, Jasmeet, Emes, Richard David, Woolford, Lucy, Trott, Darren, Hemmatzadeh, Farhid and Meers, Joanne (2019). Genetic diversity of Koala retrovirus env gene subtypes: insights into northern and southern koala populations. Journal of General Virology, 100 (9), 1328-1339. doi: 10.1099/jgv.0.001304

Hematology and plasma biochemistry of wild spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) in Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, McKeown, Adam, Sanchez, Cecilia, Mayer, David, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2019). Hematology and plasma biochemistry of wild spectacled flying foxes (Pteropus conspicillatus) in Australia. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 55 (2), 449-454. doi: 10.7589/2018-04-096

A novel Australian flying-fox retrovirus shares an evolutionary ancestor with Koala, Gibbon and Melomys gamma-retroviruses

McMichael, L., Smith, C., Gordon, A., Agnihotri, K., Meers, J. and Oakey, J. (2019). A novel Australian flying-fox retrovirus shares an evolutionary ancestor with Koala, Gibbon and Melomys gamma-retroviruses. Virus Genes, 55 (3), 421-424. doi: 10.1007/s11262-019-01653-3

Shelter-housed cats show no evidence of faecal shedding of canine parvovirus DNA

Byrne, P., Beatty, J. A., Šlapeta, J., Corley, S. W., Lyons, R. E., McMichael, L., Kyaw-Tanner, M. T., Dung, P. T., Decaro, N., Meers, J. and Barrs, V. R. (2018). Shelter-housed cats show no evidence of faecal shedding of canine parvovirus DNA. Veterinary Journal, 239, 54-58. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.08.005

Degradation and remobilization of endogenous retroviruses by recombination during the earliest stages of a germ-line invasion

Löber, Ulrike, Hobbs, Matthew, Dayaram, Anisha, Tsangaras, Kyriakos, Jones, Kiersten, Alquezar-Planas, David E., Ishida, Yasuko, Meers, Joanne, Mayer, Jens, Quedenau, Claudia, Chen, Wei, Johnson, Rebecca N., Timms, Peter, Young, Paul R., Roca, Alfred L. and Greenwood, Alex D. (2018). Degradation and remobilization of endogenous retroviruses by recombination during the earliest stages of a germ-line invasion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (34), 8609-8614. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1807598115

Identification of stable reference genes for quantitative PCR in koalas

Sarker, N., Fabijan, J., Emes, R. D., Hemmatzadeh, F., Meers, J., Moreton, J., Owen, H., Seddon, J. M., Simmons, G., Speight, N., Trott, D., Woolford, L. and Tarlinton, R. E. (2018). Identification of stable reference genes for quantitative PCR in koalas. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 3364, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-21723-0

Prevalence and risk factors associated with gross pulmonary lesions in slaughtered pigs in smallholder and commercial farms in two provinces in the Philippines

Alawneh, John I., Parke, Christopher R., Lapuz, Eduardo J., David, Jose E., Basinang, Voltaire G., Baluyut, Augusto S., Barnes, Tamsin S., Villar, Edwin C., Lopez, Minnie L., Meers, Joanne and Blackall, Patrick J. (2018). Prevalence and risk factors associated with gross pulmonary lesions in slaughtered pigs in smallholder and commercial farms in two provinces in the Philippines. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5 (FEB) 7, 7. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00007

Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs

Clark, Nicholas J, Seddon, Jennifer M, Kyaw-Tanner, Myat, Al-Alawneh, John, Harper, Gavin, McDonagh, Phillip and Meers, Joanne (2017). Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs. Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases, 58, 50-55. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2017.12.013

Physiological stress and Hendra virus in flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.), Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, Smith, Craig, Mayer, David, Smith, Ian, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2017). Physiological stress and Hendra virus in flying-foxes (Pteropus spp.), Australia. PLoS One, 12 (8) e0182171, e0182171. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182171

An Australian Newcastle disease virus with a virulent fusion protein cleavage site produces minimal pathogenicity in chickens

Bergfeld, Jemma, Meers, Joanne, Bingham, John, Harper, Jennifer, Payne, Jean, Lowther, Sue, Marsh, Glenn, Tachedjian, Mary and Middleton, Deborah (2017). An Australian Newcastle disease virus with a virulent fusion protein cleavage site produces minimal pathogenicity in chickens. Veterinary Pathology, 54 (4), 649-660. doi: 10.1177/0300985817705173

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in feathers: tropism and pathology of virus-infected feathers of infected ducks and chickens

Nuradji, H., Bingham, J., Payne, J., Harper, J., Lowther, S., Wibawa, H., Long, N. T. and Meers, J. (2017). Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in feathers: tropism and pathology of virus-infected feathers of infected ducks and chickens. Veterinary Pathology, 54 (2), 226-233. doi: 10.1177/0300985816666608

Physiologic biomarkers and hendra virus infection in Australian black flying foxes (Pteropus alecto)

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, Mayer, David, Broos, Alice, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2017). Physiologic biomarkers and hendra virus infection in Australian black flying foxes (Pteropus alecto). Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 53 (1), 111-120. doi: 10.7589/2016-05-100

Phylogenetic diversity of koala retrovirus within a wild koala population

Chappell, K. J., Brealey, J. C., Amarilla, A. A., Watterson, D., Hulse, L., Palmieri, C., Johnston, S. D., Holmes, E. C., Meers, J. and Young, P. (2016). Phylogenetic diversity of koala retrovirus within a wild koala population. Journal of Virology, 91 (3) e01820-16, 363-374. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01820-16

Hendra virus infection dynamics in the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) at the southern-most extent of its range: further evidence this species does not readily transmit the virus to horses

Burroughs, A. L., Durr, P. A., Boyd, V., Graham, K., White, J. R., Todd, S., Barr, J., Smith, I., Baverstock, G., Meers, J., Crameri, G. and Wang, L-F (2016). Hendra virus infection dynamics in the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) at the southern-most extent of its range: further evidence this species does not readily transmit the virus to horses. PLoS ONE, 11 (6) e0155252, e0155252. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155252

Coronavirus infection and diversity in bats in the Australasian region

Smith, C. S., de Jong, C. E., Meers, J., Henning, J., Wang, L. -F. and Field, H. E. (2016). Coronavirus infection and diversity in bats in the Australasian region. EcoHealth, 13 (1), 72-82. doi: 10.1007/s10393-016-1116-x

Temporal variation in physiological biomarkers in black flying-foxes (Pteropus alecto), Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, Mayer, David, McLaughlin, Amanda, Goldspink, Lauren, Vidgen, Miranda E., Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2016). Temporal variation in physiological biomarkers in black flying-foxes (Pteropus alecto), Australia. EcoHealth, 13 (1), 49-59. doi: 10.1007/s10393-016-1113-0

Who is spreading avian influenza in the moving duck flock farming network of Indonesia?

Henning, Joerg, Pfeiffer, Dirk U., Stevenson, Mark, Yulianto, Didik, Priyono, Walujo and Meers, Joanne (2016). Who is spreading avian influenza in the moving duck flock farming network of Indonesia?. PLoS ONE, 11 (3) e0152123, e0152123. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0152123

Non-chromatographic preparation of a bacterially produced single-shot modular virus-like particle capsomere vaccine for avian influenza

Wibowo, Nani, Wu, Yang, Fan, Yuanyuan, Meers, Joanne, Lua, Linda H. L. and Middelberg, Anton P. J. (2015). Non-chromatographic preparation of a bacterially produced single-shot modular virus-like particle capsomere vaccine for avian influenza. Vaccine, 33 (44), 5960-5965. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.08.100

A comparative evaluation of feathers, oropharyngeal swabs, and cloacal swabs for the detection of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection in experimentally infected chickens and ducks

Nuradji, Harimurti, Bingham, John, Lowther, Sue, Wibawa, Hendra, Colling, Axel, Long, Ngo Thanh and Meers, Joanne (2015). A comparative evaluation of feathers, oropharyngeal swabs, and cloacal swabs for the detection of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection in experimentally infected chickens and ducks. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 27 (6), 704-715. doi: 10.1177/1040638715611443

Identification of non-essential loci within the Meleagrid herpesvirus 1 genome

Hall, Robyn N., Meers, Joanne, Fowler, Elizabeth V. and Mahony, Timothy J. (2015). Identification of non-essential loci within the Meleagrid herpesvirus 1 genome. Virology Journal, 12 (1) 130, 130.1-130.12. doi: 10.1186/s12985-015-0362-9

Genomic deletions and mutations resulting in the loss of eight genes reduce the in vivo replication capacity of Meleagrid herpesvirus 1

Mahony, Timothy J., Hall, Robyn N., Walkden-Brown, Stephen, Meers, Joanne, Gravel, Jennifer L., West, Lani, Hardy, Vanessa, Islam, A. F. M. Fakhrul, Fowler, Elizabeth V. and Mitter, Neena (2015). Genomic deletions and mutations resulting in the loss of eight genes reduce the in vivo replication capacity of Meleagrid herpesvirus 1. Virus Genes, 51 (1), 85-95. doi: 10.1007/s11262-015-1216-7

Assessing the risk of Nipah virus establishment in Australian flying-foxes

Roche, S. E., Costard, S., Meers, J., Field, H. E. and Breed, A. C. (2015). Assessing the risk of Nipah virus establishment in Australian flying-foxes. Epidemiology and Infection, 143 (10), 2213-2226. doi: 10.1017/S0950268813003336

Haematology and plasma biochemistry of wild Black flying-foxes, (Pteropus alecto) in Queensland, Australia

McMichael, Lee, Edson, Daniel, McLaughlin, Amanda, Mayer, David, Kopp, Steven, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2015). Haematology and plasma biochemistry of wild Black flying-foxes, (Pteropus alecto) in Queensland, Australia. PLoS One, 10 (5) e0125741, 1-13. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125741

Interdisciplinary communication of infectious disease research: translating complex epidemiological findings into understandable messages for village chicken farmers in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg, Hla, Than and Meers, Joanne (2014). Interdisciplinary communication of infectious disease research: translating complex epidemiological findings into understandable messages for village chicken farmers in Myanmar. SpringerPlus, 3 (726) 726, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-726

Discovery of a novel retrovirus sequence in an Australian native rodent (Melomys burtoni): a putative link between Gibbon Ape Leukemia Virus and Koala Retrovirus

Simmons, Greg, Clarke, Daniel, McKee, Jeff, Young, Paul and Meers, Joanne (2014). Discovery of a novel retrovirus sequence in an Australian native rodent (Melomys burtoni): a putative link between Gibbon Ape Leukemia Virus and Koala Retrovirus. PLoS One, 9 (9) e106954, e106954.1-e106954.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0106954

Association between feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) plasma viral RNA load, concentration of acute phase proteins and disease severity

Kann, Rebecca K.C., Seddon, Jennifer M., Kyaw-Tanner, Myat T., Henning, Joerg and Meers, Joanne (2014). Association between feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) plasma viral RNA load, concentration of acute phase proteins and disease severity. Veterinary Journal, 201 (2), 181-183. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.01.023

The origins and ecological impact of koala retrovirus

Simmons, Greg, Meers, Joanne, Clarke, Daniel T. W., Young, Paul R., Jones, Kiersten, Hanger, Jon J., Loader, Jo and McKee, Jeff J. (2014). The origins and ecological impact of koala retrovirus. Technical Reports of the Australian Museum, Online, 24, 31-33. doi: 10.3853/j.1835-4211.24.2014.1610

Experimentally Infected Domestic Ducks Show Efficient Transmission of Indonesian H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, but Lack Persistent Viral Shedding

Wibawa, Hendra, Bingham, John, Nuradji, Harimurti, Lowther, Sue, Payne, Jean, Harper, Jenni, Junaidi, Akhmad, Middleton, Deborah and Meers, Joanne (2014). Experimentally Infected Domestic Ducks Show Efficient Transmission of Indonesian H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, but Lack Persistent Viral Shedding. PLoS One, 9 (1) e83417, e83417.1-e83417.11. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083417

Economic analysis of interventions to improve village chicken production in Myanmar

Henning, J., Morton, J., Pym, R., Hla, T., Sunn, K. and Meers, J. (2013). Economic analysis of interventions to improve village chicken production in Myanmar. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 110 (3-4), 525-540. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2013.01.005

The meleagrid herpesvirus 1 genome is partially resistant to transposition

Hall, Robyn N., Meers, Joanne, Mitter, Neena, Fowler, Elizabeth V. and Mahony, Timothy J. (2013). The meleagrid herpesvirus 1 genome is partially resistant to transposition. Avian Diseases, 57 (2 SUPPL. 1), 380-386. doi: 10.1637/10339-082912-Reg.1

The distribution of Henipaviruses in Southeast Asia and Australasia: is Wallace's Line a Barrier to Nipah Virus?

Breed, Andrew C., Meers, Joanne, Sendow, Indrawati, Bossart, Katharine N., Barr, Jennifer A., Smith, Ina, Wacharapluesadee, Supaporn, Wang, Linfa and Field, Hume E. (2013). The distribution of Henipaviruses in Southeast Asia and Australasia: is Wallace's Line a Barrier to Nipah Virus?. PLoS One, 8 (4) e61316, e61316.1-e61316.8. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061316

Characteristics of two duck farming systems in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam: stationary flocks and moving flocks, and their potential relevance to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza

Henning, Joerg, Henning, Kate A., Ngo, Thanh Long, Nguyen, Truc Ha, Le, Tri Vu and Meers, Joanne (2013). Characteristics of two duck farming systems in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam: stationary flocks and moving flocks, and their potential relevance to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45 (3), 837-848. doi: 10.1007/s11250-012-0296-9

The pathobiology of two Indonesian H5N1 avian influenza viruses representing different clade 2.1 sublineages in chickens and ducks

Wibawa, Hendra, Bingham, John, Nuradji, Harimurti, Lowther, Sue, Payne, Jean, Harper, Jennifer, Wong, Frank, Lunt, Ross, Junaidi, Akhmad, Middleton, Deborah and Meers, Joanne (2013). The pathobiology of two Indonesian H5N1 avian influenza viruses representing different clade 2.1 sublineages in chickens and ducks. Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 36 (2), 175-191. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2012.12.001

Incidence and risk factors for H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in flocks of apparently clinically healthy ducks

Henning, J., Morton, J. M., Wibawa, H., Yulianto, D., Usman, T. B., Prijono, W., Junaidi, A. and Meers, J. (2013). Incidence and risk factors for H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in flocks of apparently clinically healthy ducks. Epidemiology and Infection, 141 (2), 390-401. doi: 10.1017/S0950268812001100

Expression of Two N1 Clones with Single Amino Acid Dissimilarity of Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus

Hartawan, Risza, Dharmayanti, Ni Luh Putu Indi, Robinson, Karl, Mahony, Timothy and Meers, Joanne (2012). Expression of Two N1 Clones with Single Amino Acid Dissimilarity of Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences, 19 (4), 169-176. doi: 10.4308/hjb.19.4.169

Acute phase proteins in healthy and sick cats

Kann, R. K. C., Seddon, J. M., Henning, J. and Meers, J. (2012). Acute phase proteins in healthy and sick cats. Research in Veterinary Science, 93 (2), 649-654. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2011.11.007

Prevalence of koala retrovirus in geographically diverse populations in Australia

Simmons, G. S., Young, P. R., Hanger, J. J., Jones, K., Clarke, D., McKee, J. J. and Meers, J. (2012). Prevalence of koala retrovirus in geographically diverse populations in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 (10), 404-409. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00964.x

The management of smallholder duck flocks in Central Java, Indonesia, and potential hazards promoting the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus

Henning, J., Wibawa, H., Yulianto, D., Usman, T. B., Junaidi, A. and Meers, J. (2012). The management of smallholder duck flocks in Central Java, Indonesia, and potential hazards promoting the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus. Worlds Poultry Science Journal, 68 (3), 513-528. doi: 10.1017/S004393391200061X

Comparison of serological assays for detecting antibodies in ducks exposed to H5 subtype avian influenza virus

Wibawa, Hendra, Henning, Joerg, Waluyati, Dessie Eri, Usman, Tri Bhakti, Lowther, Sue, Bingham, John, Junaidi, Akhmad and Meers, Joanne (2012). Comparison of serological assays for detecting antibodies in ducks exposed to H5 subtype avian influenza virus. BMC Veterinary Research, 8 (1) 117, 117.1-117.9. doi: 10.1186/1746-6148-8-117

Prevalence and incidence of Newcastle disease and prevalence of Avian Influenza infection of scavenging village chickens in Timor-Leste

Serrao, Eduardo, Meers, Joanne, Pym, Robert, Copland, Richard, Eagles, Debbie and Henning, Joerg (2012). Prevalence and incidence of Newcastle disease and prevalence of Avian Influenza infection of scavenging village chickens in Timor-Leste. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 104 (3-4), 301-308. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.12.018

Validation of real-time polymerase chain reaction tests for diagnosing feline immunodeficiency virus infection in domestic cats using Bayesian latent class models

Morton, John M., Mccoy, Richard J., Kann, Rebecca K. C., Gardner, Ian A. and Meers, Joanne (2012). Validation of real-time polymerase chain reaction tests for diagnosing feline immunodeficiency virus infection in domestic cats using Bayesian latent class models. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 104 (1-2), 136-148. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.10.009

Back to BAC: The use of infectious clone technologies for viral mutagenesis

Hall, Robyn N., Meers, Joanne, Fowler, Elizabeth and Mahony, Timothy (2012). Back to BAC: The use of infectious clone technologies for viral mutagenesis. Viruses, 4 (2), 211-235. doi: 10.3390/v4020211

Evidence of endemic hendra virus infection in flying-foxes (pteropus conspicillatus)-implications for disease risk management

Breed, Andrew C., Breed, Martin F., Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume E. (2011). Evidence of endemic hendra virus infection in flying-foxes (pteropus conspicillatus)-implications for disease risk management. PLoS One, 6 (12 Article#e28816) e28816, e28816. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0028816

A molecular and antigenic survey of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus isolates from smallholder duck farms in Central Java, Indonesia during 2007-2008

Wibawa, Hendra, Henning, Joerg, Wong, Frank, Selleck, Paul, Junaidi, Akhmad, Bingham, John, Daniels, Peter and Meers, Joanne (2011). A molecular and antigenic survey of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus isolates from smallholder duck farms in Central Java, Indonesia during 2007-2008. Virology Journal, 8 (425) 425, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/1743-422X-8-425

The epidemiology of Koala retrovirus

Simmons, Greg, Young, Paul, McKee, Jeff, Meers, Joanne and Mizuno, Tetsuo (2011). The epidemiology of Koala retrovirus. Juiekigaku Zasshi, 15 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.2743/jve.15.1

In vitro expression of native H5 and N1 genes of avian influenza virus by using Green Fluorescent Protein as reporter

Hartawan, Risza, Robinson, K., Mahony, T. and Meers, J. (2011). In vitro expression of native H5 and N1 genes of avian influenza virus by using Green Fluorescent Protein as reporter. Indonesian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 16 (3), 234-241. doi: 10.14334/jitv.v16i3.618

Polyvalent Alphaherpesvirus vectors in veterinary vaccine research

Robinson, K. E., Meers, J. and Mahony, T. J. (2010). Polyvalent Alphaherpesvirus vectors in veterinary vaccine research. Current Topics in Virology, 8, 71-88.

Scavenging ducks and transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza, Java, Indonesia

Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Morton, John, Usman, Tri Bhakti, Junaidi, Akhmad and Meers, Joanne (2010). Scavenging ducks and transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza, Java, Indonesia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 16 (8), 1244-1250. doi: 10.3201/eid1608.091540

Evaluation of strategies to improve village chicken production: Controlled field trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and altered chick rearing in Myanmar (vol 90, pg 17, 2009)

Henning, J., Morton, J., Pym, R., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2010). Evaluation of strategies to improve village chicken production: Controlled field trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and altered chick rearing in Myanmar (vol 90, pg 17, 2009). Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 94 (3-4), 319-319. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2010.02.006

Characterisation of the H5 and N1 genes of an Indonesian highly pathogenic avian influenza virus isolate by sequencing of multiple clone approach

Hartawan, Risza, Robinson, Karl, Mahony, Timothy and Meers, Joanne (2010). Characterisation of the H5 and N1 genes of an Indonesian highly pathogenic avian influenza virus isolate by sequencing of multiple clone approach. Indonesian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 15 (3), 240-251. doi: 10.14334/jitv.v15i3.663

Bats without borders: Long-distance movements and implications for disease risk management

Breed, Andrew C., Field, Hume E., Smith, Craig S., Edmonston, Joanne and Meers, Joanne (2010). Bats without borders: Long-distance movements and implications for disease risk management. EcoHealth, 7 (2), 204-212. doi: 10.1007/s10393-010-0332-z

Farm- and flock-level risk factors associated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks on small holder duck and chicken farms in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam

Henning, Kate A., Henning, Joerg, Morton, John, Long, Ngo Thanh, Ha, Nguyen Truc and Meers, Joanne (2009). Farm- and flock-level risk factors associated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks on small holder duck and chicken farms in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 91 (2-4), 179-188. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2009.05.027

Evaluation of strategies to improve village chicken production-controlled field trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and altered chick rearing in Myanmar

Henning, J., Morton, J., Pym, R., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2009). Evaluation of strategies to improve village chicken production-controlled field trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and altered chick rearing in Myanmar. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 90 (1-2), 17-30. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2009.04.007

Characteristics of Nipah virus and Hendra virus replication in different cell lines and their suitability for antiviral screening

Aljofan, Mohamad, Saubern, Simon, Meyer, Adam G., Marsh, Glenn, Meers, Joanne and Mungall, Bruce A. (2009). Characteristics of Nipah virus and Hendra virus replication in different cell lines and their suitability for antiviral screening. Virus Research, 142 (1-2), 92-99. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2009.01.014

The essential and non-essential genes of Bovine herpesvirus 1

Robinson, Karl E., Meers, Joanne, Gravel, Jennifer L., McCarthy, Fiona M. and Mahony, Timothy J. (2008). The essential and non-essential genes of Bovine herpesvirus 1. Journal of General Virology, 89 (11), 2851-2863. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.2008/002501-0

Mortality patterns over 3 years in a sparse population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand, with an emphasis on rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD)

Henning, Joerg, Pfeiffer, Dirk U., Davies, Peter R., Stevenson, Mark A. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Mortality patterns over 3 years in a sparse population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand, with an emphasis on rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). Eurpoean Journal of Wildlife Research, 54 (4), 619-626. doi: 10.1007/s10344-008-0187-6

Training veterinary personnel for effective identification and diagnosis of exotic animal diseases

Kerwick, Carmel M., Meers, Joanne and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2008). Training veterinary personnel for effective identification and diagnosis of exotic animal diseases. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 35 (2), 255-261. doi: 10.3138/jvme.35.2.255

Virus invades the koala genome

Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2008). Virus invades the koala genome. Australasian Science, 29 (5), 30-31.

Biology and evolution of the endogenous koala retrovirus

Tarlinton, Rachael Eugenie, Meers, Joanne and Young, Paul R. (2008). Biology and evolution of the endogenous koala retrovirus. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 65 (21), 3413-3421. doi: 10.1007/s00018-008-8499-y

Limitations and Opportunities for Village chicken Production in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg, Pym, Robert A., Hla, T., Kyaw, S., Kyaw, N., aung, K.M. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Limitations and Opportunities for Village chicken Production in Myanmar. Myanmar Veterinary Journal, 11 (1), 1-13.

Molecular Characterisation of Field Isolates of Newcastle Disease Virus in Myanmar

Meers, Joanne, Seddon, Jennifer, Hla, T., Lwin, K.O., Thein, W.Z., Kyi, T.A., Kyaw-Tanner, Myat T. and Henning, Joerg (2008). Molecular Characterisation of Field Isolates of Newcastle Disease Virus in Myanmar. Myanmar Veterinary Journal, 11 (1), 15-19.

Mortality rates adjusted for unobserved deaths and associations with Newcastle disease virus serology among unvaccinated village chickens in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg, Morton, John M., Hla, T. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Mortality rates adjusted for unobserved deaths and associations with Newcastle disease virus serology among unvaccinated village chickens in Myanmar. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 85 (3-4), 241-252. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2008.01.014

Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus from dogs in Australia

Meers, J., Kyaw-Tanner, M.T., Bensink, Z. and Zwijnenberg, R. (2007). Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus from dogs in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 85 (10), 392-396. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2007.00206.x

Integrated reticuloendotheliosis virus genomic sequences in fowlpox virus

Wang, Jianning and Meers, Joanne (2007). Integrated reticuloendotheliosis virus genomic sequences in fowlpox virus. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 2 (066) 066. doi: 10.1079/PAVSNNR20072066

Co-infection with different subtypes of feline immunodeficiency virus can complicate subtype assignment of phylogenetic analysis

Kann, R., Seddon, J., Kyaw-Tanner, M. and Meers, J. (2007). Co-infection with different subtypes of feline immunodeficiency virus can complicate subtype assignment of phylogenetic analysis. Archives of Virology, 152 (6), 1187-1193. doi: 10.1007/s00705-007-0940-2

Village, chicken production in Myanmar - purpose, magnitude and major constraints

Henning, J., Pym, R. A., Hla, T., Kyaw, N. and Meers, J. (2007). Village, chicken production in Myanmar - purpose, magnitude and major constraints. World's Poultry Science Journal, 63 (2), 308-322. doi: 10.1017/S0043933907001493

Deduced amino acid sequences surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site and of the carboxyl-terminus of haemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus

Wambura, P. N., Meers, J., Kattenbelt, J., Gould, A. R. and Spradbrow, P. B. (2007). Deduced amino acid sequences surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site and of the carboxyl-terminus of haemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus. Veterinary Research Communications, 31 (1), 105-112. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3290-8

Feline immunodeficiency virus subtypes in domestic cats in New Zealand

Kann, R.K.C., Seddon, J.M., Meers, J. and Zwijnenberg, R.J.G. (2007). Feline immunodeficiency virus subtypes in domestic cats in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 55 (3), 358-360. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2007.36795

Survival of avirulent thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) in raw, baked, oiled, and cooked white rice at ambient temperatures

Wambura, P.N., Meers, J. and Spradbrow, P.B (2007). Survival of avirulent thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) in raw, baked, oiled, and cooked white rice at ambient temperatures. Journal of Veterinary Science, 8 (3), 303-305. doi: 10.4142/jvs.2007.8.3.303

Husbandry and trade of indigenous chickens in Myanmar - results of a participatory rural appraisal in the Yangon and the Mandalay divisions

Henning, J., Khin, A., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2006). Husbandry and trade of indigenous chickens in Myanmar - results of a participatory rural appraisal in the Yangon and the Mandalay divisions. Tropical Animal Health Production, 38 (7-8), 611-618. doi: 10.1007/s11250-006-4425-1

Thermostability profile of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) following serial passages without heat selection

Wambura, P. N., Meers, J and Spradbrow, P. B. (2006). Thermostability profile of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) following serial passages without heat selection. Tropical animal health and production, 38 (7-8), 527-531. doi: 10.1007/s11250-006-4348-x

Retroviral invasion of the koala genome

Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2006). Retroviral invasion of the koala genome. Nature, 442 (7098), 79-81. doi: 10.1038/nature04841

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus from domestic cats in Australia

Kann, R. K. C., Kyaw-Tanner, M. T., Seddon, J. M., Lehrbach, P. R., Zwijnenberg, R. J. G. and Meers, J. (2006). Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus from domestic cats in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84 (4), 112-116. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2006.tb13392.x

Determination of organ tropism of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) by virus isolation and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction

Wambura, P, Meers, J and Spradbrow, P (2006). Determination of organ tropism of Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) by virus isolation and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Veterinary Research Communications, 30 (6), 697-706. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3291-7

Development of a cell culture method for quantal assay of strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus

Wambura, P, Meers, J and Spradbrow, P (2006). Development of a cell culture method for quantal assay of strain I-2 of Newcastle disease virus. Veterinary Research Communications, 30 (6), 689-696. doi: 10.1007/s11259-006-3299-z

Development of a rapid biological assay for determination of potency of Newcastle disease vaccine (strain I-2)

Wambura, PN, Meers, J and Spradbrow, P (2006). Development of a rapid biological assay for determination of potency of Newcastle disease vaccine (strain I-2). Tropical Animal Health And Production, 38 (6), 463-466. doi: 10.1007/s11250-006-4335-2

Evaluation of immune effects of fowlpox vaccine strains and field isolates

Wang, JN, Meers, J, Spradbrow, PB and Robinson, WF (2006). Evaluation of immune effects of fowlpox vaccine strains and field isolates. Veterinary Microbiology, 116 (1-3), 106-119. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2006.03.012

Genorne sequence of the thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) reveals a possible phenotypic locus

Kattenbelt, J. A., Meers, J. and Gould, A. R. (2006). Genorne sequence of the thermostable Newcastle disease virus (strain I-2) reveals a possible phenotypic locus. Veterinary Microbiology, 114 (1-2), 134-141. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2005.10.041

Phylogenetic analysis to define feline immunodeficiency virus subtypes in 31 domestic cats in South Africa

Kann, R., Seddon, J., Kyaw-Tanner, M., Schoeman, J. P., Schoeman, T. and Meers, J. (2006). Phylogenetic analysis to define feline immunodeficiency virus subtypes in 31 domestic cats in South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 77 (3), 108-113. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v77i3.356

Seropositivity to Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in non-target mammals during periods of viral activity in a population of wild rabbits in New Zealand

Henning, J., Davies, P. R. and Meers, J. (2006). Seropositivity to Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in non-target mammals during periods of viral activity in a population of wild rabbits in New Zealand. Wildlife Research, 33 (4), 305-311. doi: 10.1071/WR03061

Temporal dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus infection in a low-density population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand

Henning, J., Pfeiffer, D. U., Davies, P. R., Meers, J. and Morris, R. S. (2006). Temporal dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus infection in a low-density population of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in New Zealand. Wildlife Research, 33 (4), 293-303. doi: 10.1071/WR03059

Exposure of rabbits to ultraviolet light-inactivated rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) and subsequent challenge with virulent virus

Henning, J., Meers, J. and Davies, P. R. (2005). Exposure of rabbits to ultraviolet light-inactivated rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) and subsequent challenge with virulent virus. Epidemiology and Infection, 133 (4), 731-735. doi: 10.1017/S0950268805003754

Real-time reverse transcriptase PCR for the endogenous koala retrovirus reveals an association between plasma viral load and neoplastic disease in koalas

Tarlinton, Rachael, Meers, Joanne, Hanger, Jon and Young, Paul (2005). Real-time reverse transcriptase PCR for the endogenous koala retrovirus reveals an association between plasma viral load and neoplastic disease in koalas. Journal of General Virology, 86 (3), 783-787. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.80547-0

Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) in the environment

Henning, J., Meers, J., Davies, P. R. and Morris, R. S. (2005). Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) in the environment. Epidemiology and Infection, 133 (4), 719-730. doi: 10.1017/S0950268805003766

Avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses isolated from mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in New Zealand

Stanislawek, W.L., Wilks, C.R., Meers, J., Horner, G.W., Alexander, D.J., Manvell, R.J., Kattenbelt, J.A. and Gould, A.R. (2002). Avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses isolated from mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in New Zealand. Archives of Virology, 147 (7), 1287-1302. doi: 10.1007/s00705-002-0818-2

Molecular confirmation of an adenovirus in brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Thomson, Darelle, Meers, Joanne and Harrach, Balázs (2002). Molecular confirmation of an adenovirus in brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). Virus Research, 83 (1-2), 189-195. doi: 10.1016/S0168-1702(01)00437-3

Equine respiratory viruses in foals in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Wilks, CR, Studdert, MJ and Meers, J (2002). Equine respiratory viruses in foals in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 50 (4), 140-147. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2002.36300

Viruses associated with outbreaks of equine respiratory disease in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Wilks, CR, Studdert, MJ and Meers, J (2002). Viruses associated with outbreaks of equine respiratory disease in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 50 (4), 132-139. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2002.36299

Influence of equine herpesvirus type 2 infection on monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene transcription in equine blood mononuclear cells

Dunowska, M., Meers, J., Johnson, R.D. and Wilks, C R (2001). Influence of equine herpesvirus type 2 infection on monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 gene transcription in equine blood mononuclear cells. Research in Veterinary Science, 71 (2), 111-113. doi: 10.1053/rvsc.2001.0493

Characterisation of New Zealand isolates of infectious bursal disease virus

Chai, Y. F., Meers, J., Wilks, C. R. and Christensen, N. H. (2001). Characterisation of New Zealand isolates of infectious bursal disease virus. Archives of Virology, 146 (8), 1571-1580. doi: 10.1007/s007050170079

A survey for paramyxoviruses in caged birds, wild birds, and poultry in New Zealand

Stanislawek, W.L., Meers, J., Wilks, C., Horner, G.W., Morgan, C. and Alexander, D.J. (2001). A survey for paramyxoviruses in caged birds, wild birds, and poultry in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 49 (1), 18-23. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2001.36197

A neurological syndrome in a free-living population of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Perrott, MRF, Meers, J, Cooke, MM and Wilks, CR (2000). A neurological syndrome in a free-living population of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 48 (1), 9-15. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2000.36150

Routes of transmission of wobbly possum disease

Perrott, MRF, Wilks, CR and Meers, J (2000). Routes of transmission of wobbly possum disease. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 48 (1), 3-8. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2000.36149

A new papillomavirus of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) associated with typical wart-like papillomas

Perrott M.R.F., Meers J., Greening G.E., Farmer S.E., Lugton I.W. and Wilks C.R. (2000). A new papillomavirus of possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) associated with typical wart-like papillomas. Archives of Virology, 145 (6), 1247-1255. doi: 10.1007/s007050070124

Genomic variability of equine herpesvirus-5

Dunowska, M, Holloway, SA, Wilks, CR and Meers, J (2000). Genomic variability of equine herpesvirus-5. Archives of Virology, 145 (7), 1359-1371. doi: 10.1007/s007050070095

Circovirus-like infection in a southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus)

Twentyman, CM, Alley, MR, Meers, J, Cooke, MM and Duignan, PJ (1999). Circovirus-like infection in a southern black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus). Avian Pathology, 28 (5), 513-516. doi: 10.1080/03079459994551

Evaluation of serological, histological and immunocytochemical methods for the detection of infectious bursal disease virus infection in broiler flocks in New Zealand

Chai, YF, Meers, J and Christensen, NH (1999). Evaluation of serological, histological and immunocytochemical methods for the detection of infectious bursal disease virus infection in broiler flocks in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 47 (5), 175-179. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36138

Isolation of equine herpesvirus type 5 in New Zealand

Dunowska, M, Meers, J and Wilks, CR (1999). Isolation of equine herpesvirus type 5 in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 47 (2), 44-46. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36109

Genetic typing of pestiviruses from New Zealand

Vilcek, S, Bjorklund, HV, Horner, GW, Meers, J and Belak, S (1998). Genetic typing of pestiviruses from New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 46 (1), 35-37. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1998.36048

A survey for torovirus in New Zealand cats with protruding nictitating membranes

Smith, CH, Meers, J, Wilks, CR, Rice, M and Jones, BR (1997). A survey for torovirus in New Zealand cats with protruding nictitating membranes. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 45 (2), 41-43. doi: 10.1080/00480169.1997.35987

Quantification of Lymphadenopathy in Experimentally-Induced Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-Infection in Domestic Cats

Delfierro, GM, Meers, J, Thomas, J, Chadwick, B, Park, HS and Robinson, WF (1995). Quantification of Lymphadenopathy in Experimentally-Induced Feline Immunodeficiency Virus-Infection in Domestic Cats. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 46 (1-2), 3-12. doi: 10.1016/0165-2427(94)07001-N

Extensive sequence variation of feline immunodeficiency virus env genes in isolates from naturally infected cats

Greene W.K., Meers J., del Fierro G., Carnegie P.R. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Extensive sequence variation of feline immunodeficiency virus env genes in isolates from naturally infected cats. Archives of Virology, 133 (1-2), 51-62. doi: 10.1007/BF01309743

Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: plasma, but not peripheral blood mononuclear cell virus titer is influenced by zidovudine and cyclosporine

Meers J., del Fierro G.M., Cope R.B., Park H.S., Greene W.K. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Feline immunodeficiency virus infection: plasma, but not peripheral blood mononuclear cell virus titer is influenced by zidovudine and cyclosporine. Archives of Virology, 132 (1-2), 67-81. doi: 10.1007/BF01309844

Nucleotide sequences of Australian isolates of the feline immunodeficiency virus: comparison with other feline lentiviruses

Greene W.K., Meers J., Chadwick B., Carnegie P.R. and Robinson W.F. (1993). Nucleotide sequences of Australian isolates of the feline immunodeficiency virus: comparison with other feline lentiviruses. Archives of Virology, 132 (3-4), 369-379. doi: 10.1007/BF01309546

The detection and quantification of feline immunodeficiency provirus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using the polymerase chain reaction

Lawson M., Meers J., Blechynden L., Robinson W., Greene W. and Carnegie P. (1993). The detection and quantification of feline immunodeficiency provirus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using the polymerase chain reaction. Veterinary Microbiology, 38 (1-2), 11-21. doi: 10.1016/0378-1135(93)90071-E

Feline immunodeficiency virus: quantification in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and isolation from plasma of infected cats

Meers J., Robinson W.F., del Fierro G.M., Scoones M.A. and Lawson M.A. (1992). Feline immunodeficiency virus: quantification in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and isolation from plasma of infected cats. Archives of Virology, 127 (1-4), 233-243. doi: 10.1007/BF01309587

Cleft palate syndrome of the endangered spectacled flying fox

McMichael, Lee, Mclean, Jennefer, Taylor, Jim, Martinez, Yissu and Meers, Joanne (2022). Cleft palate syndrome of the endangered spectacled flying fox. 20th Australasian Bat Society Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11 - 13 April 2022.

Immunosuppresive retrovirus in bats: implications for a virus reservoir species shedding zoonotic pathogens in Australia

McMichael, Lee , Ali, Asad , Smith, Craig and Meers, Joanne (2022). Immunosuppresive retrovirus in bats: implications for a virus reservoir species shedding zoonotic pathogens in Australia. One Health Downuner Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 12-13 September 2022.

Novel retrovirus in Australian flying foxes: Part of the KoRV mystery or a threat to bats

McMichael, Lee, Smith, Craig and Meers, Joanne (2021). Novel retrovirus in Australian flying foxes: Part of the KoRV mystery or a threat to bats. Koala Retrovirus Symposium, Online, 25-27 May 2021.

Pigs and people: building an understanding on nipple drinker system adoption in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Allam, A. G., Palaniappan, G., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Alvaran, P. J, Lantican, T. L. D, Parke, C. R, Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R. D., Mananggit, M. R., Meneses, S. M. A., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Pigs and people: building an understanding on nipple drinker system adoption in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Second PENAPH Technical Conference, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 10-12 January 2018.

Using lung scoring as a tool to evaluate thoracic lesions in pigs from selected slaughterhouses in the province of Batangas, Philippines

Alvaran, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Parke, C. R., Lajarca, A, Villarha, L., Rosales, J. S., Moog, S. J., Last, J., Tolentino, J., Abe, F. S., Lantican, T. L. D., Allam, A. G., Lapuz, E. L., Mananggit, M. R., de Castro, R., Baluyut, A. S., Ignacio, C., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Palaniappan, G., Alawneh, J. I., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Using lung scoring as a tool to evaluate thoracic lesions in pigs from selected slaughterhouses in the province of Batangas, Philippines. 25th Pig International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Chongqing, China, 11-14 June 2018.

Using participatory methods to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2018). Using participatory methods to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Second PENAPH Technical Conference, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 10 -12 January 2018.

Utilizing sociology in understanding the adoption of record keeping among smallholder pig farmers in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Allam, A.G., Palaniappan, G., Barnes, T. S., Lantican, T. L., Lapuz, E. L., Alvaran, P. J., Villar, E. C., Baluyut, A., Blackall, P. J., DeCastro, R., Domingo, R., Ignacio, C., Mananggit, M., Meneses, S. M., Meers, J., Palmieri, C. and Parke, C. (2018). Utilizing sociology in understanding the adoption of record keeping among smallholder pig farmers in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 55th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention, Philippines Society of Animal Science, Davo City, Philippines, 16-19 October 2018.

Encouraging behavioural change to improve smallholder pig production in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Barnes, T. S., Palaniappan, G., Lantican T. L. D. C., Alvaran, P. J., Allam, A. G., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Parke C. R., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., Alawneh, J. I., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2017). Encouraging behavioural change to improve smallholder pig production in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. Inaugural Meeting of the International Society for Economics and Social Sciences of Animal Health, Aviemore, Scotland, United Kingdom, 27-28 March 2017.

On-farm veterinary investigations of smallholder pig farms in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Alvaran, P. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Barnes, T. S., Bernales, S. M., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Ignacio, C., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Ancog, R. C., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2017). On-farm veterinary investigations of smallholder pig farms in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 8th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Wuhan, China, 12-15 May 2017.

Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia

Turni, C., Barnes, T. S., Meers, J., Parke, C., Singh, R., Yee, S., Templeton, J., Mone, N. K., McKenzie, P. and Blackall, P. J. (2017). Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Brisbane, Queensland, 20-22 November 2017.

Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia

Turni, C., Barnes, T. S., Meers, J., Parke, C., Singh, R., Yee, S., Templeton, J., Mone, N. K., McKenzie, P. and Blackall, P. J. (2017). Potential pathogens identified from lung samples from pigs with pleurisy at an abattoir in Queensland, Australia. Microbiology in Moreton Bay, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, Qld., Australia, 2 December 2017.

The bacteriology of lungs from apparently normal and sick pigs in the Philippines

Mananggit, M. R., Blackall, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Villar, E. C., David, J. E., Lapuz Jr., E. L., Parke, C. R., Domingo, R., Baluyut, A. S., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., de Castro, R. O., Legaspi, C., Azul, R. and Retes, L. (2017). The bacteriology of lungs from apparently normal and sick pigs in the Philippines. 8th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Wuhan, China, 12-15 May 2017.

The virus load of porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) in pigs with pleurisy: comparison between farms with high and low incidences of pleurisy

Mone, N. K., Turni, C., Tanner, M. K., Barnes, T. S., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Blackall, P. J. and Meers, J. (2017). The virus load of porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) in pigs with pleurisy: comparison between farms with high and low incidences of pleurisy. 8th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Wuhan, China, 12-15 May 2017.

Understanding the smallholder pig marketing system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Lantican, T. L. D., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Palaniappan, G., Villar, E. C., Baluyut Jr., A., Palmieri, C., Parke, C., Turni, C., Meers, J., Mananggit, M., Blackall, P. J., Alvaran, P. J. J., Ancog, R., de Castro, R., Domingo, R. and Meneses, S. M. (2017). Understanding the smallholder pig marketing system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 54th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention, Philippines Society of Animal Science, Cebu, Philippines, 18-21 October 2017.

Using an Ecohealth approach to identify constraints to smallholder pig production in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Alvaran, P. J., Allam, A. G., Ancog, R. C., Baluyut, A. S., Bernales, S. M., Lantican, T. L. D., Barnes, T. S., Blackall, P. J., de Castro, R., Ignacio, C., Lapuz, E. L., Lantican, T. L. D., Mananggit, M. R., Meers, J., Palaniappan, G., Palmieri, C., Parke, C. R., Turni, C. and Villar, E. (2017). Using an Ecohealth approach to identify constraints to smallholder pig production in the municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 54th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention, Philippines Society of Animal Science, Cebu, Philippines, 18-21 October 2017.

An EcoHealth Baseline Survey of Smallholder Swine Production in the Municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Alvaran, P. J., Lantican, T. L., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Ignacio, C., Meneses, S. M., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Palaniappan, G., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). An EcoHealth Baseline Survey of Smallholder Swine Production in the Municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 24th International Pig Veterinary Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 7-10 June 2016.

Improving the productivity of the smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines using an ecohealth approach: the importance of a communication plan

Meneses, S. M. A., Barnes, T. S., Villar, E. C., Alvaran, P. J. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Baluyut, A. S., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R. O. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Improving the productivity of the smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines using an ecohealth approach: the importance of a communication plan. 19th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6-9 September 2016.

Understanding the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: a mixed methods approach

Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Understanding the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: a mixed methods approach. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists College Science Week Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-9 July 2016.

Using an Ecohealth approach to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines

Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J., Lantican T. L. D. C., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Parke C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., Alawneh, J. I., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Using an Ecohealth approach to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. One Health Ecohealth 2016: 4th International One Health Congress and 6th Biennial Congress of the International Association for Ecology and Health, Melbourne , VIC, Australia, 3-7 December 2016.

Using an ecohealth approach to understand smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: an economic perspective

Lantican, T. L. D., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A., Alvaran, P. J. J., Meneses, S. M. A., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R. O., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Using an ecohealth approach to understand smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: an economic perspective. 19th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6-9 September 2016.

EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga

Alvaran, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Lantican, T. L., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2015). EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga. 7th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Manila, Philippines, 25 – 27 October 2015.

Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines

Ancog, R.C., Barnes, T.S, de Castro, R., Villar, E.C., Alvaran, P.J., Lapuz, E.L., Baluyut, A.S., Parke, C.R., Alawneh, J.I., Cameron, D., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M.R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines. Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2015, Manila, Philippines, 25 - 27 October 2015.

Pleurisy at the abattoir – a closer look

Turni, C., Giang, N., Singh, R., Templeton, J., Barnes, T., Parke, K., Meers, J., Al-Alawneh, J. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Pleurisy at the abattoir – a closer look. Australian Pig Veterinarian Meeting, Kingscliff, New South Wales, 14-16 June 2015.

Avian influenza in Indonesia: who is spreading it - ducks or people?

Henning, J., Pfeiffer, D., Stevenson, M., Yulianto, D., Prijono, W. and Meers, J. (2013). Avian influenza in Indonesia: who is spreading it - ducks or people?. ACVSc College Science Week: Scientific Conference 2013, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia, 11-13 July, 2013. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Collage of Veterinary Scientists.

Beyond capacity building: communicating sustainablity of veterinary services competencies for swine respiratory diseases in the Philippines

Corales, V. M., Villar, E. C., de Castro, R. O., Lopez, E. L., Azul, R. R., Rettes, L. M., Lola, S. G., Lapuz, E. L., Mananggit, M. R., David, E. G., Basinang, V. G., Baluyut, A. S., Domingo, C., O’Dea, M., Boyce, J., Harper, M., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Barnes, T. S., Turni, C., Piper, E., Meers, J. and Blackall, P. J. (2013). Beyond capacity building: communicating sustainablity of veterinary services competencies for swine respiratory diseases in the Philippines. 6th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 23-25 September 2013.

Enhancing capacities for the diagnosis of porcine respiratory diseases in the Philippines

Lola, S. G., Azul, R. R., Retes, L. M., Lopez, E. L., Mananggit, M. R., Lapuz, E. L., David, E., Basinang, V., Baluyot, A., Domingo, C., O’Dea, M., Boyce, J., Harper, M., Adler, B., Blackall, P. J., Turni, C., Meers, J., Parke, K., Piper, E. and Villar, E. (2013). Enhancing capacities for the diagnosis of porcine respiratory diseases in the Philippines. 6th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 23-25 September 2013.

Physiological drivers of hendra virus excretion in black flying-foxes: a PhD study

McMichael, Lee, Meers, Joanne, Kopp, Steven and Field, Hume (2013). Physiological drivers of hendra virus excretion in black flying-foxes: a PhD study. Wildlife Disease Association Australasia Conference, Grampians, VIC Australia, September 2013.

What promotes the circulation of HPAI H5N1 in Indonesia: a descriptive analysis of a network of moving duck farmers, rice paddy owners, duck transporters and hatcheries

Henning, J., Priyono, W., Yulianto, D. and Meers, J. (2012). What promotes the circulation of HPAI H5N1 in Indonesia: a descriptive analysis of a network of moving duck farmers, rice paddy owners, duck transporters and hatcheries. 13th Conference of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE XIII), Maastricht, Netherlands, 20-24 August 2012. International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in ducks and in-contact chickens in backyard and smallholder commercial duck farms in Viet Nam

Henning, Joerg, Henning, Kate A., Morton, John M., Long, Ngo T., Ha, Nguyen T., Vu, Le T., Vu, Pham P., Hoa, Dong M. and Meers, Joanne (2011). Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in ducks and in-contact chickens in backyard and smallholder commercial duck farms in Viet Nam. 12th Conference of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE), Durban, South Africa, 10-14 August 2009. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2010.05.016

Identification and inter-species transmission of Australian bat coronaviruses: the precursors for emergence and indications of host taxonomy tropism suggesting coevolution

Smith, Craig, de Jong, Carol, Henning, Joerg, Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume (2011). Identification and inter-species transmission of Australian bat coronaviruses: the precursors for emergence and indications of host taxonomy tropism suggesting coevolution. 1st International One Health Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 14-16 February 2011. New York, NY United States: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/s10393-010-0376-0

Incidence and risk factors of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in smallholder, village-based duck flocks in Indonesia

Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Yulianto, Didik, Junaidi, Akhmad and Meers, Joanne (2011). Incidence and risk factors of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in smallholder, village-based duck flocks in Indonesia. Society for Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Medicine Annual Conference (SVEPM 2011), Leipzig, Germany, 23-25 March 2011.

On the Distribution of Henipaviruses In the Australasian Region: Does Nipah Virus Occur East Of the Wallace Line?

Breed, Andrew, Field, Hume, Wacharapluesadee, Supaporn, Sendow, Indrawati and Meers, Joanne (2011). On the Distribution of Henipaviruses In the Australasian Region: Does Nipah Virus Occur East Of the Wallace Line?. First International One Health Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 2011.

The role of rice paddy owners, transporters of ducks and hatcheries in influencing the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Indonesia

Henning, J., Priyono, W., Yulianto, D., Junaidi, A. and Meers, J. (2011). The role of rice paddy owners, transporters of ducks and hatcheries in influencing the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Indonesia. Society for Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Medicine, 2011 Annual Conference (SVEPM 2011), Leipzig, Germany, 23-25 March 2011.

Understanding the management of smallholder, village-based duck flocks in Indonesia –opportunities for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) control

Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Yulianto, Didik, Junaidi, Akhmad and Meers, Joanne (2011). Understanding the management of smallholder, village-based duck flocks in Indonesia –opportunities for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) control. Society for Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Medicine, 2011 Annual Conference, Leipzig, Germany, 23-25 March 2011.

Are scavenging ducks a biosecurity risk for HPAI spread and infection?

Meers, Joanne, Henning, Joerg, Henning, Kate, Wibawa, Hendra and Vu, Le Tri (2010). Are scavenging ducks a biosecurity risk for HPAI spread and infection?. Global Biosecurity 2010: Safeguarding Agriculture and the Environment, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 28 February - 3 March 2010.

Characterisation of Indonesian H5N1 isolates to understand the prolonged infection and spread of H5N1 among domestic poultry

Wibawa, Hendra, Nuradji, Harimurti, Henning, Joerg, Bingham, John, Wong, Frank, Lowther, Sue, Payne, Jean, Rookes, Jenni and Meers, Joanne (2010). Characterisation of Indonesian H5N1 isolates to understand the prolonged infection and spread of H5N1 among domestic poultry. Global Biosecurity Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 28 February - 3 March 2010.

Characterisation of a novel retrovirus in a native Australian rodent and its potential link to Koala retrovirus (KoRV)

Clarke, D. T. W., Simmons, G., Fowler, E., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2010). Characterisation of a novel retrovirus in a native Australian rodent and its potential link to Koala retrovirus (KoRV). 22nd Workshop on Retroviral Pathogenesis., California, United States, 17-21 November 2010.

Does Nipah virus occur east of Wallace's Line? Disease invasion: Impacts on biodiversity and human health

Breed, Andrew, Field, Hume, Wacharapluesadee, Supaporn, Sendow, Indrawati and Meers, Joanne (2010). Does Nipah virus occur east of Wallace's Line? Disease invasion: Impacts on biodiversity and human health. Royal Society and Zoological Society of London Symposium, London, November 18-19.

How to convey epidemiology when farmers can’t read or write? - Experiences on poultry extension in work in Myanmar

Henning, Joerg and Meers, Joanne (2010). How to convey epidemiology when farmers can’t read or write? - Experiences on poultry extension in work in Myanmar. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2010, Surfers Paradise, Australia, 1-3 July 2010.

Validating feathers for the field diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1

Nuradji, Harimurti, Wibawa, Hendra, Lowther, Sue, Payne, Jean, Rookes, Jennifer, Bingham, John and Meers, Joanne (2010). Validating feathers for the field diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1. Global Biosecurity 2010, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 February-3 March 2010.

Vectoring of avian influenza antigens using a recombinant avian herpes virus vector

Hartawan, Risza, Meers, Joanne, Mahony, Tim and Robinson, Karl (2010). Vectoring of avian influenza antigens using a recombinant avian herpes virus vector. Global Biosecurity 2010, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 February-3 March 2010.

Bats don't know boundaries - implications of international movements of flying foxes for conservation and disease risk management

Breed, A. C., Smith, C. S., Meers, J., Olival, K. J., Plowright, R. K. and Field, H. E. (2009). Bats don't know boundaries - implications of international movements of flying foxes for conservation and disease risk management. First International Symposium on Bat Migration, Berlin, Germany, January 16-18.

Diversity of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase genes from Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus isolates

Wibawa, H., Wong, F., Bingham, J., Davies, K., Stevens, V., Pye, T., Ha, W., Lowther, S., Selleck, P., Henning, J., Junaidi, A., Middleton, D., Daniels P and Meers, J. (2009). Diversity of the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase genes from Indonesian H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus isolates. 5th Australian Virology Group Meeting, Lorne, VIC, Australia, 13-17 December 2009.

Prevalences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)antibodies and H5 virus in small-scale commercial and backyard free-ranging duck enterprises in south east Asia

Henning, J., Wimbawa, H., Henning, K., Morton, J. and Meers, J. (2009). Prevalences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)antibodies and H5 virus in small-scale commercial and backyard free-ranging duck enterprises in south east Asia. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 12, Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. Australasian e-library of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: SciQuest.

Risk factors associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam in the face of vaccination programs

Henning, J., Henning, K. A., Pfeiffer, D. U., Morton, J. and Meers, J. (2009). Risk factors associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam in the face of vaccination programs. 12th Symposium of the International Society on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE12), Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. New Zealand: SciQuest.

The role of moving duck flocks in the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Vietnam and Indonesia

Henning, J., Henning, K., Vu, Le Tri, Yulianto, Didik and Meers, J. (2009). The role of moving duck flocks in the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in Vietnam and Indonesia. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 12, Durban, South Africa, 9-14 August 2009. Australasian e-library of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: SciQuest.

Henipavirus infection dynamics in a north Queensland flying-fox population

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E. and Meers, J. (2008). Henipavirus infection dynamics in a north Queensland flying-fox population. Proceedings of the Australian Biosecurity CRC Annual Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand, May.

Assessing the risk of henipavirus outbreaks in Australia

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S. C. and Meers, J. (2008). Assessing the risk of henipavirus outbreaks in Australia. International Ecohealth Forum, Merida, Mexico, December 1-5.

Epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam

Meers, Joanne, Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Purnomo, Putut, Henning, Kate, Ha, Nguyen Truc and Long, Ngo Thanh (2008). Epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam. AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Australia, 25-30 May 2008. Australia: Australian Veterinary Association Ltd.

Maintenance and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Backyard and Small-scale Commercial Poultry Production Systems in South-East Asia

Henning, Joerg, Wibawa, Hendra, Purnomo, P., Hall, Kate, Ha, T., Long, N.T., Sunn, K. and Meers, Joanne (2008). Maintenance and Transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Backyard and Small-scale Commercial Poultry Production Systems in South-East Asia. XXIII World’s Poultry Congress 2008, Brisbane, Australia, 30 June - 4 July 2008. Brisbane: World's Poultry Science Association.

Prevalence of Koala retrovirus in wild koalas in Australia

Simmons, G., Meers, J. and Young, P. (2008). Prevalence of Koala retrovirus in wild koalas in Australia. 20th International Workshop on Retroviral Pathogenesis, Toronto, Canada, 12–16 November 2008.

The epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam: Investigations into the maintenance and transmission of HPAI in backyard and small-scale commercial duck farms

Henning, J., Wibawa, H., Purnomo, P. D., Henning, K., Truc, Ha, Long, N. T. and Meers, J. (2008). The epidemiology of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam: Investigations into the maintenance and transmission of HPAI in backyard and small-scale commercial duck farms. Conference on Research Activities on Avian Influenza and Other Transboundary Animal Diseases in South-East Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 January 2008.

A risk assessment of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes

Breed, Andrew C., Field, Hume E., Donnellan, Steve C. and Meers, Joanne (2007). A risk assessment of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes. Symposium on the Biology and Conservation of Australasian Bats, Sydney, Australia, 12 -14 April 2007.

Coming home to roost: flying fox movements and transmission of henipaviruses

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, D. C. and Meers, J. (2007). Coming home to roost: flying fox movements and transmission of henipaviruses. Australian Biosecurity CRC Annual Workshop, Melbourne, Australia, November 12-14.

International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and disease risk management

Breed, Andrew C., Smith, Craig S., Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume E. (2007). International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and disease risk management. Royal Zoological Society of NSW/Australasian Bat Society Symposium on the Biology and Conservation of Australasian Bats, Australian Museum, Sydney, April 12-14.

International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and disease risk management

Breed, Andrew C., Smith, Craig S., Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume E. (2007). International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and disease risk management. The First International South-East Asian Bat Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 7-10 May 2007.

International movements of flying foxes - implications for disease transmission

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S. C. and Meers, J, (2007). International movements of flying foxes - implications for disease transmission. Seminar Nasional Teknologi Peternakan dan Veteriner, Bogor, Indonesia, August 21-22.

Long distance movements of flying foxes: Implications for disease risk management

Breed, A. C., Smith, C. S., Field, H. E., Meers, J. and Daszak, P. (2007). Long distance movements of flying foxes: Implications for disease risk management. Ecology and management of wildlife diseases, York, UK, November 12-16. European Wildlife Disease Association.

Outcomes and lessons from a smallholder poultry health project in Myanmar

Henning, J., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2007). Outcomes and lessons from a smallholder poultry health project in Myanmar. Asian Pacific Federation Working Group Symposium on Small-Scale Family Poultry Farming in Developing Countries at the 8th Asian Pacific Poultry Conference., Bangkok, Thailand, 5-6 March, 2007.

Population genetic structure in the black flying fox (Pteropus alecto)

Breed, A., Donnellan, S., Meers, J. and Field, H. (2007). Population genetic structure in the black flying fox (Pteropus alecto). First International South-East Asian Bat Conference, Phuket, Thailand, 7-10 May 2007.

Transmigrating Pteropids: International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and introduction of disease

Breed, Andrew C., Smith, Craig S., Meers, Joanne and Field, Hume E. (2007). Transmigrating Pteropids: International movements of flying foxes - implications for conservation and introduction of disease. Joint Symposium of the Royal Zoological Society of NSW and the ABS on the Biology and Conservation of Australasian Bats, Sydney, Australia, 12 - 14 April 2007. NSW: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales and the Australasian Bat Society.

A dangerous inheritance: Retroviral invasion of the koala genome.

Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2006). A dangerous inheritance: Retroviral invasion of the koala genome.. Workshop on endogenous retroviruses and retroelements, Mystic, USA, 7-9 Sept, 2006.

Assessing Newcastle disease vaccines for use in village flocks

Meers, J and Spradbrow, P. (2006). Assessing Newcastle disease vaccines for use in village flocks. Innovation: Reshaping Veterinary Epidemiology, Cairns Convention Centre, 6-11 August 2006. Queensland: Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forrestry.

Assessing incidence rates of mortality adjusted for unobserved deaths among free-ranging village chickens

Henning, J, Morton, J M, Meers, J and Hla, T. (2006). Assessing incidence rates of mortality adjusted for unobserved deaths among free-ranging village chickens. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 6-11 August 2006. New Zealand:

Controlled trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and management changes in village chickens in Myanmar

Henning, J., Morton, J. M., Hla, T. and Meers, J. (2006). Controlled trials to assess effects of Newcastle disease vaccination and management changes in village chickens in Myanmar. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 6-11 August 2006. New Zealand:

Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus in Australian dogs

Kyaw-tanner, M T, Bensink, Z., Burgess, G. W., Smith, L, Zwijnenberg, J.G. and Meers, J (2006). Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus in Australian dogs. Veterinary Virology Conference 2006, BIO21 Institute, Melbourne University, 27-29 September 2006. Melbourne: The University of Melbourne.

Koala Retrovirus: Search for an ancestor virus and investigation of disease associations

Simmons, G . S., Tarlinton, R. E., Young, P. R. and Meers, J. (2006). Koala Retrovirus: Search for an ancestor virus and investigation of disease associations. Veterinary Virology Conference 2006, BIO21 Institute, Melbourne University, 27-29th September 2006. Melbourne, Vic.: The University of Melbourne.

Quantification of the viral load of feline immunodeficiency virus infected cats as an indicator of disease stage and prognosis

Kann, R. K., Kyaw-tanner, M T, Seddon, J and Meers, J (2006). Quantification of the viral load of feline immunodeficiency virus infected cats as an indicator of disease stage and prognosis. Veterinary Virology Conference 2006, BI021 Institute, Melbourne University, 27-29 September 2006. Melbourne: The University of Melbourne.

Assessing the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S., Meers, J and Daszak, P. (2005). Assessing the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes. Annual meeting of the UK Mammals Trust, London, UK, March.

Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus from dogs in Australia

Meers, J. (2005). Genetic analysis of canine parvovirus from dogs in Australia. The 3rd Scientific Meeting of the Australian Virology Group at Phillip Island, Phillip Island, Victoria, 9-12 December, 2005. Australia: Australian Society for Microbiology.

KoRV, a retrovirus caught in the act of endogenization

Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2005). KoRV, a retrovirus caught in the act of endogenization. Australian Virology Group Meeting, Phillip Is, Vic., 9-12 Dec, 2005.

Koala Retrovirus (KoRV): Implications for koala management

Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koala Retrovirus (KoRV): Implications for koala management. 2005 Conference of The Australian Association of Veterinary Conservation Biologists, Gold Coast, Qld, 18-19 May 2005. Australia: Australian Veterinary Association.

Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas

Simmons, Greg, Markey, B., Tarlinton, R., Hanger, J., Timms, P., Meers, J. and Young, P. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas. 3rd Australasian Virology Group Scientific Meeting, Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC, Australia, 9-12 December 2005.

Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas

Simmons, G., Markey, B., Tarlinton, R. E., Hanger, J., Timms, P., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV) may be the underlying cause of the high incidence of chlamydial disease in koalas. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Queensland, 8 December 2005. Gatton, Queensland: NRAVS Faculty.

Koala retrovirus (KoRV): Endogenization in action?

Young, P. R., Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J., Hanger, J. and McKee, J. J. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV): Endogenization in action?. International Congress of Virology, San Francisco, 23-27 July, 2005.

Koala retrovirus (KoRV): The link to disease and its place in koala ecology

Tarlinton, R. E., Simmons, G. S., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koala retrovirus (KoRV): The link to disease and its place in koala ecology. Wildlife Disease International Conference, Cairns, Qld, 26 June - 1 July, 2005.

Koalas at risk: From retroviruses to chlamydia

Tarlinton, R. E., Simmons, G. S., Phillips, C., Hanger, J., Markey, B, Timms, P., Meers, J. and Young, P. R. (2005). Koalas at risk: From retroviruses to chlamydia. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Conference, Canberra, 25-29 Sept, 2005.

Molecular subtyping of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cats in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Kann, R., Seddon, J., Kyaw-Tanner, M. and Meers, J. (2005). Molecular subtyping of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cats in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 3rd Australasian Virology Group Scientific Meeting, Phillip Island, Australia, 9-12 December 2005.

Molecular subtyping of Feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Kann, R.K., Seddon, J., Kyaw-tanner, M. T. and Meers, J. (2005). Molecular subtyping of Feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Queensland, 8 December 2005. Gatton, Queensland: NRAVS Faculty.

Seroprevalence of FIV and FeLV infection and determination of FIV subtypes in sick domestic cats in South Africa

Schoeman, J. P., Kann, R., Meers, J., Seddon, J., Schoeman, T. and van Vuuren, M. (2005). Seroprevalence of FIV and FeLV infection and determination of FIV subtypes in sick domestic cats in South Africa. 15th European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Companion Animals, Glasgow, Scotland, 1-3 September, 2005. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2005.tb02791.x

Village chicken production in Myanmar - characteristics, constraints and methods for improving the health and production of village chickens

Henning, J., Meers, J., Morton, J. M. and Hla, T. (2005). Village chicken production in Myanmar - characteristics, constraints and methods for improving the health and production of village chickens. International Conference on The Opportunities for village chickens to assist with poverty alleviation with special emphasis on the sustainable control of Newcastle disease, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa, 5-7 October 2005. Tanzania: AusAID.

What is the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes

Breed, A. C., Field, H. E., Donnellan, S. and Meers, J. (2005). What is the risk of the introduction of Nipah virus to Australia via flying foxes. Annual meeting of Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Nairn, Scotlan, March.

Antigenic relatedness of duck plague viruses isolated in Vietnam

Bensink, Z., Meers, J., Dinh, N., Dung, N., Huong, N., Phuc, K.V., Hung, D. and Spradbrow, P. B. (2004). Antigenic relatedness of duck plague viruses isolated in Vietnam. ACIAR Proceedings No. 117, Vietnam, 18-20 August 2003. Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Isloation of reoviruses from Pekin ducks in Australia

Bensink, Z., Meers, J. and Spradbrow, P. B. (2004). Isloation of reoviruses from Pekin ducks in Australia. ACIAR Proceedings No. 117, Vietnam, 18-20 August 2003. Australia: Joanne Meers, Peter B. Spradbrow & Tran Dinh Tu.

Koala retrovirus (KORV): Endogenisation in action

Tarlinton, R. E., Meers, J., Hanger, J., McKee, Joseph and Young, P. R. (2004). Koala retrovirus (KORV): Endogenisation in action. 16th International Workshop on Retroviral Pathogenesis, Montreal, Canada, 27 - 31 October 2004. Canada:

Laboratory trials of a new duck plague vaccine produced in chicken embryo fibroblast cell cultures

Dung, D., Tu, T.D., Loi, D.T., Dinh, N., Hung, D., Spradbrow, P. B. and Meers, J. (2004). Laboratory trials of a new duck plague vaccine produced in chicken embryo fibroblast cell cultures. ACIAR Proceedings No. 117, Vietnam, 18-20 August 2003. Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia

Kann, R., Meers, J. and Kyaw-Tanner, M. T. (2004). Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia. 2004 National Conference Australian Society for Microbiology, Sydney, 26th September - 1st October 2004. Australia: Australian Society for Microbiology.

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia

Kann, R. K., Meers, J. and Kyaw-tanner, M.T. (2004). Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia. Science Week Proceedings 2004, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 1-3 July 2004. West Ryde, NSW: Pfizer Animal Health.

Newcastle disease and major constraints to village chicken production in Myanmar

Henning, J., Meers, J., Pym, R. A., Rutherford, A. S. and Hla, T. (2004). Newcastle disease and major constraints to village chicken production in Myanmar. 5th Asia Pacific Poultry Health Conference, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 21-22nd April 2004. Australia: Aust. Vet. Poultry Assoc..

Appropriate veterinary vaccines for developing countries

Spradbrow, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Appropriate veterinary vaccines for developing countries. AVG 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December 2003. Brisbane:

Attitudes of farmers to rabbit haemorrhagic disease and other methods to control wild rabbits in New Zealand

Henning, J., Heuer, C. and Meers, J. (2003). Attitudes of farmers to rabbit haemorrhagic disease and other methods to control wild rabbits in New Zealand. 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE 10), Vina del Mar, Chile, 17-21 November, 2003.

Koala retrovirus (KoRV): An active endogenous retrovirus

Tarlinton, R. E. and Meers, J. (2003). Koala retrovirus (KoRV): An active endogenous retrovirus. AVG 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December 2003. Brisbane:

Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia

Kann, R. K., Kyaw-tanner, M. T. and Meers, J. (2003). Molecular subtyping of feline immunodeficiency virus in Australia. Australian Virology Group 2003, Fraser Island, 2-6 December, 2003.

Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in New Zealand - should wild rabbits be concerned?

Henning, J., Davies, P.R., Meers, J., Pfeiffer, D. and Morris, R. (2003). Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus in New Zealand - should wild rabbits be concerned?. Epidemiology and Animal Health Management Branch Seminar, Palmerston North, NZ, 10-11 April 2003. Palmerston North, NZ: NZVA.

Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in the environment and the fole of inactivated virus in stimulating protective immunity in wild rabbits

Henning, J., Davies, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Survival of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in the environment and the fole of inactivated virus in stimulating protective immunity in wild rabbits. 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress, Christchurch, NZ, 1-5 December 2003. New Zealand: AHB.

Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in a sparse rabbit population in New Zealand

Henning, J., Davies, P. and Meers, J. (2003). Temporal and spatial population dynamics of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus in a sparse rabbit population in New Zealand. 3rd International Wildlife Management Congress, Christchurch, NZ, 1-5 December 2003. New Zealand: AHB.

The ability of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to survive under field conditions in New Zealand

Meers, J., Henning, J. and Davies, P. (2003). The ability of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus to survive under field conditions in New Zealand. 2nd Australian Virology Group Meeting, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, 2-6 December, 2003. Australia: The Aust. Socy for Microbiology.

The survivability of Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus under field conditions in New Zealand

Henning, J., Davies, P. R. and Meers, J. (2003). The survivability of Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus under field conditions in New Zealand. 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE 10), Vina del Mar, Chile, 17-21 November, 2003.

Thermostable Newcastle disease vaccines for village chickens - The international impact of an Australian initiative

Spradbrow, P. B., Alders, R, Young, M., Meers, J. and Grimes, S. E. (2002). Thermostable Newcastle disease vaccines for village chickens - The international impact of an Australian initiative. 7th WPSA Asian Pacific Federation Conference & 12th Australian Poultry & Feed Convention, Gold Coast, Queensland, 6-10 October 2002. Brisbane, Australia: WPSA.

Deduced amino acid sequence surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 Newcastle disease virus

Wambura, P. N., Meers, J. and Spradbrow, P. B. (2001). Deduced amino acid sequence surrounding the fusion glycoprotein cleavage site of the avirulent thermostable vaccine strain I-2 Newcastle disease virus. 3rd Veterinary Virology in Australian Conference, University of Sydney, 26-28th September 2001. Sydney:

Improving rural livelihoods through sustainable Newcastle Disease control in village chickens

Alders, R., Copland, J.W., Lobo, Q., Mata, B. V, Meers, J., Spradbrow, P. B. and Young, M.P. (2001). Improving rural livelihoods through sustainable Newcastle Disease control in village chickens. 10th Int. Conf. of the Assoc. of Institutions for Tropical Ve., Copenhagen, Denmark, 20-23 August 2001. Denmark:

Genetic-Variation Between Isolates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Over Time in a Single Cat with Naturally Acquired Infection

Greene, WK, Meers, J, Carnegie, PR and Robinson, WF (1993). Genetic-Variation Between Isolates of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Over Time in a Single Cat with Naturally Acquired Infection. NEW YORK: WILEY-LISS.

ACIAR Proceedings No. 117

P. B. Spradbrow, T. D. Tu and J. Meers eds. (2004). ACIAR Proceedings No. 117. ACIAR Proceedings No. 117, Vietnam, 18-20 August 2003. Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.