You can find a table of previously funded projects below.
| Year | Recipient | Project Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Andrew Worth | Genetic evaluation in four large dog breeds that have been selected for better Elbow conformation using the NZVA Elbow dysplasia (ED) scheme | M Soo, N Lopez-Villalobos & AJ Worth (2018) Heritabilities and genetic trends for elbow score as recorded by the New Zealand Veterinary Association Elbow Dysplasia Scheme (1992–2013) in four breeds of dog, New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 66:3, 154-161, DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2018.1440652 |
| 2018 | Ben Leitch and Andrew Worth |
Evaluation of an epoxy resin connecting bar/clamp external skeletal fixator for feline long bone fractures. | BJ Leitch & AJ Worth (2018) Mechanical testing of a steel-reinforced epoxy resin bar and clamp for external skeletal fixation of long-bone fractures in cats New Zealand Veterinary Journal,66:3, 144-153 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2018.1443406 |
| 2017 | Arnon Gal | Comparison of bone marrow biopsy diagnostic quality for samples taken from different sites | Oral Presentation on "The site of bone marrow acquisition affects the myeloid to erythroid ratio in apparently healthy dogs" to European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 16 September 2017 |
| 2017 | Allan Bell | Investigating the role of delta toxin from Staphylococcus psuedointermedius in canine dermatitis. | "Canine mast cell degranulation induced by a newly identified toxin from Staphylococcus pseudintermedius" Abstract accepted for presentation at the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum (NAVDF) in Orlando, Florida. April, 2017. |
| 2016 | Fiona Hollinshead | AMH as a potential predictive marker for fertility in bitches | Determination of the normal reference interval for antiMüllerian hormone (AMH) in bitches and use of AMH as a potential predictor of litter size. Hollinshead, F.K., Walker, C., Hanlon, D.W. (2016) Reproduction in Domestic Animals. |
| 2016 | Mike Gieseg | The effect of the mdr1-1 delta mutation on dog sedation | The Effect of the Canine ABCB1‐1Δ Mutation on Sedation after Intravenous Administration of Acepromazine. Deshpande D., Hill K. E., Mealey K. L., Chambers J. P., & Gieseg M. A. (2016). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. |
| 2015 | Els Acke | Exploring the virulence of Campylobacter spp. using Galleria mellonella and whole genomes | Pathogenicity investigation of Campylobacter jejuni, C. upsaliensis and C. helveticus isolated from dogs and cats using Galleria mellonella larvae. Bojanic K. ECVIMCA Abstracts ESCG-P-2 Pathogenicity of Campylobacter jejuni, C. upsaliensis and C. helveticus in the invertebrate disease model Galleria mellonella Bojanic, K., Midwinter, A.C., Biggs< P.J., Marshall J.C., Acke E. Campylobacter, Helicobacter & Related Organisms (CHRO) 18th International Workshop |
| 2015 | Kavitha Kongara | Comparative effects of methadone, buprenorphine and morphine on electroencephalographic responses to castration in cats | Planned manuscript. Comparative effects of methadone, buprenorphine and morphine on electroencephalographic responses to castration in cats. Kongara K., Johnson C.B., Sawicki R. Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 2016 |
| 2015 | Alison Stickney | Does Fel-O-Vax vaccine induce cross reactive immunity against NZ FIV isolates? | Alison is currently working on part two of this study and intends to publish the entire study once this is concluded. |
| 2015 | Alison Harland | Epidemiology of Leptospirosis infection in New Zealand dogs. | Epidemiology of Canine Leptospirosis in New Zealand. Masters Thesis available from Massey University Library. NZVJ publication pending. |
| 2015 | Andrew Worth | Determination of the amount of genetic change in 3 large breed dogs that have been selected for better hips by the NZVA HD scheme | Canine hip dysplasia: phenotypic scoring and the role of estimated breeding value analysis. Soo M., Worth A.J. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 63(2) 69-78 |
| 2012 | Helen Sheard | A survey of farm dog health with relation to farm & management practices | CAS Newsletter, Volume 25, Issue 3, Sep 2014 |
| 2012 | Bronwyn Smits | Canine Leproid Granuloma in NZ Foxhounds: a pilot looking for an ecological niche. | Confirmation of canine leproid granuloma syndrome in New Zealand. Smits B., Willis R., Fyfe J.A. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 59 ( 3)153, |
| 2010 | Joanna White | Incidence & prevalence of bacteriuria in older cats. | Incidence and prevalence of asymptomatic bacterial urinary tract infections in healthy older cats. J. White, N. Cave, D. Thomas. Abstract presented to ACVIM 2013 |
| 2009 | Kara Dawson | A pilot study to estimate seroprevalence of Bartonella hensalae in shelter cats in Hamilton, NZ | CAS Newsletter, volume 21, Issue 4, pp 16-18, December 2010. |
| 2009 | Connie Stewart and Mark Robson |
Current attitudes to, and use of, FIV vaccination by vets in NZ. | CAS Newsletter, Volume 24, Issue 3, pp16-22, Sep 2013. |
| 2009 | Danielle Bowles | Owner's perception of quality of life in patients receiving carboplatin | Owner's perception of carboplatin in conjunction with other palliative treatments for cancer therapy. D. B. Bowles, M. C. Robson, P. E. Galloway and L. Walker. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 51(2) 104-112 |
| 2008 | Elyshia Hankin | Transfacet screw stabilisation & dorsal laminectomy in 26 dogs with dynamic lumbosacral instability: a retrospective study. | Transarticular Facet Screw Stabilization and Dorsal Laminectomy in 26 Dogs with Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis with Instability. E. J. Hankin, R. M. , A.M. Walker, M.D. King and C.G.A. Warman. Veterinary Surgery, 41 (5) 611-619 |
| 2008 | Kate Hill | Patterns of Antibacterial Use by NZ CA vets. | Descriptive epidemiological study of the use of antimicrobial drugs by companion animal veterinarians in New Zealand. E.J. Pleydell, K. Souphavanh, K.E.Hill, N.P. French, D.J.Prattley New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 60(2) 115-122 |
| 2007 | Richard Jerram and Alex Walker |
Pancarpal arthrodesis in New Zealand working dogs: a prospective study. | Prospective evaluation of pancarpal arthrodesis for carpal injuries in working dogs in New Zealand, using dorsal hybrid plating. R.M. Jerram, A.M. Walker, A.J. Worth, R. Kuipers von Lan |
| 2007 | Robyn Jarrett | Curettage and diathermy of feline nasal squamous cell carcinoma | Curettage and diathermy: a treatment for feline nasal planum actinic dysplasia and superficial squamous cell carcinoma. R. H. Jarrett, E. J. Norman, I. R. Gibson and P. Jarrett Journal of Small Animal Practice. 54 (2) 92–98 |
