Publications
Selected publications
- The bovine foot skin microbiota is associated with host genotype and the development of infectious digital dermatitis lesions (Journal article - 2023)
- A multifaceted approach to informing the control of digital dermatitis in dairy herds (Thesis / Dissertation - 2022)
- Measuring the impact of bovine digital dermatitis research on knowledge and practice of biosecurity during cattle foot-trimming (Journal article - 2021)
- Removal of bovine digital dermatitis-associated treponemes from hoof knives after foot-trimming: a disinfection field study (Journal article - 2020)
- Survival of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes on hoof knife blades and the effects of various disinfectants (Journal article - 2020)
2024
A survey of foot disinfection practices for control of bovine digital dermatitis: Evaluating solution depth, footbath hygiene, and the potential of footbaths as infection reservoirs for Treponema species.
Gillespie, A., Vanhoudt, A., Benedictus, L., McAloon, C. G., Logan, F., Spaninks, M., & Viora, L. (2024). A survey of foot disinfection practices for control of bovine digital dermatitis: Evaluating solution depth, footbath hygiene, and the potential of footbaths as infection reservoirs for Treponema species.. Journal of dairy science, 107(9), 7256-7266. doi:10.3168/jds.2023-24108
136. The effect of dry cow footbaths on the prevalence of digital dermatitis post calving; a randomised controlled trial
Anagnostopoulos, A., Siachos, N., Barden, M., Gillespie, A., Evans, N., & Oikonomou, G. (2024). 136. The effect of dry cow footbaths on the prevalence of digital dermatitis post calving; a randomised controlled trial. Animal - science proceedings, 15(1), 151-152. doi:10.1016/j.anscip.2024.02.137
2023
The bovine foot skin microbiota is associated with host genotype and the development of infectious digital dermatitis lesions
Bay, V., Gillespie, A., Ganda, E., Evans, N. J., Carter, S. D., Lenzi, L., . . . Oikonomou, G. (n.d.). The bovine foot skin microbiota is associated with host genotype and the development of infectious digital dermatitis lesions. Microbiome, 11(1). doi:10.1186/s40168-022-01440-7
2022
A multifaceted approach to informing the control of digital dermatitis in dairy herds
Gillespie, A. (2022, December 21). A multifaceted approach to informing the control of digital dermatitis in dairy herds.
Reviewing the diagnosis and treatment of digital dermatitis in dairy herds
Gillespie, A. (2022). Reviewing the diagnosis and treatment of digital dermatitis in dairy herds. Livestock, 27(5), 221-225. doi:10.12968/live.2022.27.5.221
63. Towards preventing transmission of digital dermatitis treponemes by cattle foot trimming knives
Gillespie, A., Carter, S., Blowey, R., & Evans, N. (2022). 63. Towards preventing transmission of digital dermatitis treponemes by cattle foot trimming knives. Animal - science proceedings, 13(1), 41-42. doi:10.1016/j.anscip.2022.03.064
Evaluation of Horn Bud Wound Healing Following Cautery Disbudding of Dairy Calves With and Without the Use of Oxytetracycline Aerosol Spray
Ridgway, R., Neary, J., Turner, A., Barrett, D. C., & Gillespie, A. (2022). Evaluation of Horn Bud Wound Healing Following Cautery Disbudding of Dairy Calves With and Without the Use of Oxytetracycline Aerosol Spray. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 9. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.745632
The bovine foot skin microbiota is associated with host genotype and the development of infectious digital dermatitis lesions
2021
The Bovine Foot Skin Microbiota is Associated with Host Genotype and the Development of Infectious Digital Dermatitis Lesions
Diagnosis and management of segmental volvulus of the jejunoileum in a first lactation Flekvieh heifer
Ridgway, R., Ghirello, G., & Gillespie, A. (2021). Diagnosis and management of segmental volvulus of the jejunoileum in a first lactation Flekvieh heifer. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 9(2). doi:10.1002/vrc2.39
Measuring the impact of bovine digital dermatitis research on knowledge and practice of biosecurity during cattle foot-trimming
Gillespie, A. V., Carter, S. D., Blowey, R. W., Staton, G. J., Walsh, T. R., & Evans, N. J. (2021). Measuring the impact of bovine digital dermatitis research on knowledge and practice of biosecurity during cattle foot-trimming. JOURNAL OF DAIRY RESEARCH, 88(1), 60-63. doi:10.1017/S0022029921000170
2020
Removal of bovine digital dermatitis-associated treponemes from hoof knives after foot-trimming: a disinfection field study
Gillespie, A. V., Carter, S. D., Blowey, R. W., Staton, G. J., & Evans, N. J. (2020). Removal of bovine digital dermatitis-associated treponemes from hoof knives after foot-trimming: a disinfection field study. BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, 16(1). doi:10.1186/s12917-020-02552-8
Repeatability and Feasibility of Pressure Algometry for Quantifying Mechanical Nociceptive Threshold in the Thoracic Region of Calves
Williams, H. J., Duncan, J. S., Grove-White, D. H., Mahen, P. J., & Gillespie, A. V. (2020). Repeatability and Feasibility of Pressure Algometry for Quantifying Mechanical Nociceptive Threshold in the Thoracic Region of Calves. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.00442
Infection reservoirs and transmission of digital dermatitis in the dairy herd
Gillespie, A., & Evans, N. (2020). Infection reservoirs and transmission of digital dermatitis in the dairy herd. Livestock, 25(3), 118-124. doi:10.12968/live.2020.25.3.118
Controlling the spread of bovine digital dermatitis
Staton, G. J., Gillespie, A., Evans, N. J., Blowey, R., & Carter, S. D. (2020). Controlling the spread of bovine digital dermatitis. JOURNAL OF DAIRY RESEARCH, 87(1), 140. doi:10.1017/S0022029920000072
Survival of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes on hoof knife blades and the effects of various disinfectants
Gillespie, A., Carter, S. D., Blowey, R. W., & Evans, N. (2020). Survival of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes on hoof knife blades and the effects of various disinfectants. The Veterinary Record, 186(2). doi:10.1136/vr.105406
2019
Ovine Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis in Sheep: the Farmer's Perspective
Williams, H. (2019). Ovine Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis in Sheep: the Farmer's Perspective. Veterinary Record Open. doi:10.1136/vetreco-2018-000321
Management of a linear foreign body gastrointestinal obstruction in a miniature pig (vol 7, e000791, 2019)
Ehrle, A., Gillespie, A., & Rubio-Martinez, L. M. (2019). Management of a linear foreign body gastrointestinal obstruction in a miniature pig (vol 7, e000791, 2019). VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 7(4). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000791corr1
Management of a linear foreign body gastrointestinal obstruction in a miniature pig
Ehrle, A., Gillespie, A., & Rubio-Martinez, L. M. (2019). Management of a linear foreign body gastrointestinal obstruction in a miniature pig. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 7(3). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000791
2018
Internal fixation of a comminuted metacarpal fracture in a bull
Gillespie, A., Connolly, N., Scarabelli, S., Lipreri, G., & Singer, E. (2018). Internal fixation of a comminuted metacarpal fracture in a bull. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 6(2). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000630
2017
An unusual presentation of actinomycosis in a dairy cow
Gillespie, A., Bortolami, A., Crosby-Durrani, H., & Verin, R. (2017). An unusual presentation of actinomycosis in a dairy cow. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 5(1). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2016-000395
Effect of Calf Gender on Milk Yield and Fatty Acid Content in Holstein Dairy Cows
Gillespie, A. V., Ehrlich, J. L., & Grove-White, D. H. (2017). Effect of Calf Gender on Milk Yield and Fatty Acid Content in Holstein Dairy Cows. PloS one, 12(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169503
2016
Questionnaire regarding skin disorders in pet and smallholder pigs
Williams, H. J., Grove-White, D. H., & Gillespie, A. V. (2016). Questionnaire regarding skin disorders in pet and smallholder pigs. VETERINARY RECORD, 179(6). doi:10.1136/vr.103723
2015
Visual weight estimation and the risk of underdosing dairy cattle
van Dijk, J., Eagle, S. J., Gillespie, A. V., Smith, R. F., Holman, A. N., & Williams, H. J. (2015). Visual weight estimation and the risk of underdosing dairy cattle. VETERINARY RECORD, 177(3). doi:10.1136/vr.102955
Husbandry, health and biosecurity of the smallholder and pet pig population in England
Gillespie, A., Grove-White, D., & Williams, H. (2015). Husbandry, health and biosecurity of the smallholder and pet pig population in England. Veterinary Record, 177(2), 47. doi:10.1136/vr.102759
2014
Outcome of surgical treatment for umbilical swellings in bovine youngstock
Williams, H. J., Gillespie, A. V., Oultram, J. W., Cripps, P. J., & Holman, A. N. (2014). Outcome of surgical treatment for umbilical swellings in bovine youngstock. VETERINARY RECORD, 174(9), 221-+. doi:10.1136/vr.101736
2013
PIG WELFARE Husbandry and healthcare of pet and smallholder pigs
Williams, H., & Gillespie, A. (2013). PIG WELFARE Husbandry and healthcare of pet and smallholder pigs. VETERINARY RECORD, 173(14). doi:10.1136/vr.f6083