Publications
Selected publications
- Emergence of Lyme Disease on Treeless Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom (Journal article - 2021)
- Sampling scale and season influence the observed relationship between the density of deer and questing Ixodes ricinus nymphs. (Journal article - 2020)
- Landscape structure affects the prevalence and distribution of a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen (Journal article - 2018)
- Effects of conservation management of landscapes and vertebrate communities on Lyme borreliosis risk in the United Kingdom (Journal article - 2017)
- An Invasive Mammal (the Gray Squirrel, <i>Sciurus</i> <i>carolinensis</i>) Commonly Hosts Diverse and Atypical Genotypes of the Zoonotic Pathogen <i>Borrelia</i> <i>burgdorferi</i> <i>Sensu</i> <i>Lato</i> (Journal article - 2015)
2024
Land system governance shapes tick-related public and animal health risks.
Vanwambeke, S. O., Lambin, E. F., Meyfroidt, P., Asaaga, F. A., Millins, C., & Purse, B. V. (2024). Land system governance shapes tick-related public and animal health risks.. Journal of land use science, 19(1), 78-96. doi:10.1080/1747423x.2024.2330379
2023
A Study into the Identity, Patterns of Infection and Potential Pathological Effects of Rumen Fluke and the Frequency of Co-Infections with Liver Fluke in Cattle and Sheep
Busin, V., Geddes, E., Robertson, G., Mitchell, G., Skuce, P., Waine, K., . . . Forbes, A. (n.d.). A Study into the Identity, Patterns of Infection and Potential Pathological Effects of Rumen Fluke and the Frequency of Co-Infections with Liver Fluke in Cattle and Sheep. Ruminants, 3(1), 27-38. doi:10.3390/ruminants3010004
2022
No net effect of host density on tick-borne disease hazard due to opposing roles of vector amplification and pathogen dilution
Gandy, S., Kilbride, E., Biek, R., Millins, C., & Gilbert, L. (2022). No net effect of host density on tick-borne disease hazard due to opposing roles of vector amplification and pathogen dilution. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 12(9). doi:10.1002/ece3.9253
Prospective cohort study reveals unexpected aetiologies of livestock abortion in northern Tanzania
Thomas, K. M., Kibona, T., Claxton, J. R., de Glanville, W. A., Lankester, F., Amani, N., . . . Allan, K. J. (2022). Prospective cohort study reveals unexpected aetiologies of livestock abortion in northern Tanzania. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-022-15517-8
2021
Experimental evidence for opposing effects of high deer density on tick-borne pathogen prevalence and hazard
Gandy, S., Kilbride, E., Biek, R., Millins, C., & Gilbert, L. (2021). Experimental evidence for opposing effects of high deer density on tick-borne pathogen prevalence and hazard. PARASITES & VECTORS, 14(1). doi:10.1186/s13071-021-05000-0
Experimental Evidence for Opposing Effects of High Deer Density on Tick-Borne Pathogen Prevalence and Hazard
Gandy, S. L., Kilbride, E., Biek, R., Millins, C., & Gilbert, L. (2021). Experimental Evidence for Opposing Effects of High Deer Density on Tick-Borne Pathogen Prevalence and Hazard. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-586674/v1
The duration of antibiotic treatment is associated with carriage of toxigenic and atoxigenic strains of Clostridioides difficile in dogs
Albuquerque, C., Pagnossin, D., Landsgaard, K., Simpson, J., Brown, D., Irvine, J. J., . . . Millins, C. (2021). The duration of antibiotic treatment is associated with carriage of toxigenic and atoxigenic strains of Clostridioides difficile in dogs. PLoS One. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0245949
The duration of antibiotic treatment is associated with carriage of toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains of Clostridioides difficile in dogs.
Albuquerque, C., Pagnossin, D., Landsgaard, K., Simpson, J., Brown, D., Irvine, J., . . . Millins, C. (2021). The duration of antibiotic treatment is associated with carriage of toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains of Clostridioides difficile in dogs.. PLoS One, 16(5), e0245949. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0245949
Emergence of Lyme Disease on Treeless Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Millins, C., Leo, W., MacInnes, I., Ferguson, J., Charlesworth, G., Nayar, D., . . . Biek, R. (2021). Emergence of Lyme Disease on Treeless Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 27(2), 538-546. doi:10.3201/eid2702.203862
2020
Sampling scale and season influence the observed relationship between the density of deer and questing Ixodes ricinus nymphs.
Dickinson, E. R., Millins, C., & Biek, R. (2020). Sampling scale and season influence the observed relationship between the density of deer and questing <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> nymphs. PARASITES & VECTORS, 13(1). doi:10.1186/s13071-020-04369-8
Presumed disseminated carcinomatosis of the bone marrow in a dog
Jardim Gomes, B. A., Gunn, E., Millins, C., Waugh, E. M., & Hammond, G. (2020). Presumed disseminated carcinomatosis of the bone marrow in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 8(3). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000979
Emergence of Lyme disease on treeless islands in Scotland, UK
Millins, C., Leo, W., MacInnes, I., Ferguson, J., Charlesworth, G., Nayar, D., . . . Biek, R. (2020). Emergence of Lyme disease on treeless islands in Scotland, UK. doi:10.1101/2020.08.31.263319
Investigating infectious disease threats to the recovery of the European polecat in Britain
Heald, K. -A., Millins, C., Kitchener, A. C., Banyard, A. C., Hantke, G., Sainsbury, K. A., . . . Meredith, A. (2020). Investigating infectious disease threats to the recovery of the European polecat in Britain. MAMMALIAN BIOLOGY, 100(4), 439-444. doi:10.1007/s42991-020-00046-6
2019
What is your diagnosis? Fine-needle aspirate from a nasal mass in a dog
Cazzini, P., Beczkowski, P., Millins, C., Sharman, M., Hammond, G., & Berman, K. (2019). What is your diagnosis? Fine-needle aspirate from a nasal mass in a dog. VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, 48(2), 367-369. doi:10.1111/vcp.12746
Leishmaniosis causing chronic diarrhoea in a dog
Ward, P. M., McLauchlan, G., Millins, C., Mullen, D., & McBrearty, A. R. (2019). Leishmaniosis causing chronic diarrhoea in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 7(1). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000768
Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a cerebellar medulloblastoma in a heifer
Francesio, A., Durand, A., Viora, L., Orr, J., Millins, C., & Jose-Lopez, R. (2019). Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a cerebellar medulloblastoma in a heifer. CLINICAL CASE REPORTS, 7(1), 94-99. doi:10.1002/ccr3.1925
2018
Landscape structure affects the prevalence and distribution of a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen
Millins, C., Dickinson, E. R., Isakovic, P., Gilbert, L., Wojciechowska, A., Paterson, V., . . . Biek, R. (2018). Landscape structure affects the prevalence and distribution of a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen. PARASITES & VECTORS, 11. doi:10.1186/s13071-018-3200-2
Spinal extradural T-cell lymphoma with paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia in a dog: clinicopathological features, treatment, and outcome
McNaught, K. A., Morris, J., Lazzerini, K., Millins, C., & Jose-Lopez, R. (2018). Spinal extradural T-cell lymphoma with paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia in a dog: clinicopathological features, treatment, and outcome. CLINICAL CASE REPORTS, 6(6), 999-1005. doi:10.1002/ccr3.1503
2017
Effects of conservation management of landscapes and vertebrate communities on Lyme borreliosis risk in the United Kingdom
Millins, C., Gilbert, L., Medlock, J., Hansford, K., Thompson, D. B. A., & Biek, R. (2017). Effects of conservation management of landscapes and vertebrate communities on Lyme borreliosis risk in the United Kingdom. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 372(1722). doi:10.1098/rstb.2016.0123
2016
Heterogeneity in the abundance and distribution of Ixodes ricinus and Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) in Scotland: implications for risk prediction
Millins, C., Gilbert, L., Johnson, P., James, M., Kilbride, E., Birtles, R., & Biek, R. (2016). Heterogeneity in the abundance and distribution of Ixodes ricinus and Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) in Scotland: implications for risk prediction. Parasites and Vectors, 9. doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1875-9
2015
Biogeography of Parasitic Nematode Communities in the Galapagos Giant Tortoise: Implications for Conservation Management
Fournie, G., Goodman, S. J., Cruz, M., Cedeno, V., Velez, A., Patino, L., . . . Cunningham, A. A. (2015). Biogeography of Parasitic Nematode Communities in the Galapagos Giant Tortoise: Implications for Conservation Management. PLOS ONE, 10(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0135684
An Invasive Mammal (the Gray Squirrel, <i>Sciurus</i> <i>carolinensis</i>) Commonly Hosts Diverse and Atypical Genotypes of the Zoonotic Pathogen <i>Borrelia</i> <i>burgdorferi</i> <i>Sensu</i> <i>Lato</i>
Millins, C., Magierecka, A., Gilbert, L., Edoff, A., Brereton, A., Kilbride, E., . . . Biek, R. (2015). An Invasive Mammal (the Gray Squirrel, <i>Sciurus</i> <i>carolinensis</i>) Commonly Hosts Diverse and Atypical Genotypes of the Zoonotic Pathogen <i>Borrelia</i> <i>burgdorferi</i> <i>Sensu</i> <i>Lato</i>. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 81(13), 4236-4245. doi:10.1128/AEM.00109-15
2014
Analysis of suspected wildlife crimes submitted for forensic examinations in Scotland
Millins, C., Howie, F., Everitt, C., Shand, M., & Lamm, C. (2014). Analysis of suspected wildlife crimes submitted for forensic examinations in Scotland. FORENSIC SCIENCE MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY, 10(3), 357-362. doi:10.1007/s12024-014-9568-1
2011
Evaluating the Use of House Sparrow Nestlings as Sentinels for West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan
Millins, C., Reid, A., Curry, P., Drebot, M. A., Andonova, M., Buck, P., & Leighton, F. A. (2011). Evaluating the Use of House Sparrow Nestlings as Sentinels for West Nile Virus in Saskatchewan. VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES, 11(1), 53-58. doi:10.1089/vbz.2009.0235
2010
Evaluation and delivery of domestic animal health services in remote communities in the Northwest Territories: A case study of status and needs
Brook, R. K., Kutz, S. J., Millins, C., Veitch, A. M., Elkin, B. T., & Leighton, T. (2010). Evaluation and delivery of domestic animal health services in remote communities in the Northwest Territories: A case study of status and needs. CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE, 51(10), 1115-1122. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Avian Pox Infection with Secondary <i>Candida albicans</i> Encephalitis in a Juvenile Golden Eagle (<i>Aquila chrysaetos</i>)
Shrubsole-Cockwill, A. N., Millins, C., Jardine, C., Kachur, K., & Parker, D. L. (2010). Avian Pox Infection with Secondary <i>Candida albicans</i> Encephalitis in a Juvenile Golden Eagle (<i>Aquila chrysaetos</i>). JOURNAL OF AVIAN MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 24(1), 64-71. doi:10.1647/2009-010R.1
Intracellular yeasts in endothelial cells of a great blue heron (<i>Ardea herodias</i>)
Millins, C., Hill, J. E., & Wobeser, G. (2010). Intracellular yeasts in endothelial cells of a great blue heron (<i>Ardea herodias</i>). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION, 22(1), 131-134. doi:10.1177/104063871002200128