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Rob Smith

Professor Rob Smith
BSc BVSc PhD DipECAR DipECBHM FRCVS

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2024

2023

Validation of a fully automated optical system for cattle lameness detection

Siachos, N., Anagnostopoulos, A., Griffiths, B. E., Neary, J., Smith, R. F., & Oikonomou, G. (2023). Validation of a fully automated optical system for cattle lameness detection. Cattle Practice, 31, 82.

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2022

2021

2020

The interpretation of serial Johne's disease milk antibody results is affected by test characteristics, pattern of test results and parallel bovine tuberculosis testing

Barden, M., Smith, R. F., & Higgins, H. M. (2020). The interpretation of serial Johne's disease milk antibody results is affected by test characteristics, pattern of test results and parallel bovine tuberculosis testing. PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, 183. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105134

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10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105134
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Putative β-Barrel Outer Membrane Proteins of the Bovine Digital Dermatitis-Associated Treponemes: Identification, Functional Characterization, and Immunogenicity

Staton, G. J., Carter, S. D., Ainsworth, S., Mullin, J., Smith, R. F., & Evans, N. J. (2020). Putative β-Barrel Outer Membrane Proteins of the Bovine Digital Dermatitis-Associated Treponemes: Identification, Functional Characterization, and Immunogenicity. INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, 88(5). doi:10.1128/IAI.00050-20

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10.1128/IAI.00050-20
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2019

2018

Antimicrobial use practices, attitudes and responsibilities in UK farm animal veterinary surgeons

Coyne, L. A. (2018). Antimicrobial use practices, attitudes and responsibilities in UK farm animal veterinary surgeons. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 161, 115-126. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.10.021

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10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.10.021
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<i>Short communication</i>: Chronology of different sexual behaviors and motion activity during estrus in dairy cows

Dobson, H., Williams, J., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Cameron, J., Holman-Coates, A., & Smith, R. F. (2018). <i>Short communication</i>: Chronology of different sexual behaviors and motion activity during estrus in dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 101(9), 8291-8295. doi:10.3168/jds.2017-14341

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10.3168/jds.2017-14341
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Using BVA policy to improve farm animal health and welfare

Gordon, P., & Smith, R. (2018). Using BVA policy to improve farm animal health and welfare. VETERINARY RECORD, 183(6). doi:10.1136/vr.k3363

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10.1136/vr.k3363
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Clean copy association of production diseases with motor activity-sensing devices and milk progesterone concentrations in dairy cows

Williams, J., Ntallaris, T., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Cameron, J., Holman-Coates, A., . . . Dobson, H. (2018). Clean copy association of production diseases with motor activity-sensing devices and milk progesterone concentrations in dairy cows. Theriogenology, 118, 57-62. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.05.038

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.05.038
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Clinical forum: prescribing veterinary medicines in dairy practice

Atkinson, O., Smith, R., Bellini, J., Hayton, R., & Reid, A. (2018). Clinical forum: prescribing veterinary medicines in dairy practice. Livestock, 23(2), 50-58. doi:10.12968/live.2018.23.2.50

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10.12968/live.2018.23.2.50
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2017

The challenge of teaching undergraduates evidence-based veterinary medicine

Dean, R., Brennan, M., Ewers, R., Hudson, C., Daly, J. M., Baillie, S., . . . Verheyen, K. (2017). The challenge of teaching undergraduates evidence-based veterinary medicine. VETERINARY RECORD, 181(11), 298-299. doi:10.1136/vr.j3441

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10.1136/vr.j3441
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Randomised clinical trial evaluating the effect of different timing and number of fixed timed artificial inseminations, following a seven-day progesterone-based protocol, on pregnancy outcomes in UK dairy heifers

Walsh, J. P., Coates, A., Lima, F., Smith, R., & Oikonomou, G. (2017). Randomised clinical trial evaluating the effect of different timing and number of fixed timed artificial inseminations, following a seven-day progesterone-based protocol, on pregnancy outcomes in UK dairy heifers. VETERINARY RECORD, 181(22). doi:10.1136/vr.104369

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10.1136/vr.104369
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2016

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

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10.1136/vr.102955
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Identification and quantification of factors affecting neonatal immunological transfer in dairy calves in the UK

MacFarlane, J. A., Grove-White, D. H., Royal, M. D., & Smith, R. F. (2015). Identification and quantification of factors affecting neonatal immunological transfer in dairy calves in the UK. VETERINARY RECORD, 176(24), 625-+. doi:10.1136/vr.102852

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10.1136/vr.102852
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Optimising Herd Fertility: the Farm Audit

Smith, R. (2015). Optimising Herd Fertility: the Farm Audit. In BOVINE MEDICINE, 3RD EDITION (pp. 436-449). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Co-Expression of c-Fos with Oestradiol Receptor α or Somatostatin in the Arcuate Nucleus, Ventromedial Nucleus and Medial Preoptic Area in the Follicular Phase of Intact Ewes: Alteration after Insulin-Induced Hypoglycaemia

Fergani, C., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Pickavance, L. C., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2015). Co-Expression of c-Fos with Oestradiol Receptor α or Somatostatin in the Arcuate Nucleus, Ventromedial Nucleus and Medial Preoptic Area in the Follicular Phase of Intact Ewes: Alteration after Insulin-Induced Hypoglycaemia. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 50(1), 68-75. doi:10.1111/rda.12450

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10.1111/rda.12450
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2014

Understanding antimicrobial use and prescribing behaviours by pig veterinary surgeons and farmers: a qualitative study

Coyne, L. A., Pinchbeck, G. L., Williams, N. J., Smith, R. F., Dawson, S., Pearson, R. B., & Latham, S. M. (2014). Understanding antimicrobial use and prescribing behaviours by pig veterinary surgeons and farmers: a qualitative study. VETERINARY RECORD, 175(23), 593. doi:10.1136/vr.102686

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10.1136/vr.102686
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Activation of Cells Containing Estrogen Receptor Alpha or Somatostatin in the Medial Preoptic Area, Arcuate Nucleus, and Ventromedial Nucleus of Intact Ewes During the Follicular Phase, and Alteration after Lipopolysaccharide

Fergani, C., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Pickavance, L. C., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2014). Activation of Cells Containing Estrogen Receptor Alpha or Somatostatin in the Medial Preoptic Area, Arcuate Nucleus, and Ventromedial Nucleus of Intact Ewes During the Follicular Phase, and Alteration after Lipopolysaccharide. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION, 91(6). doi:10.1095/biolreprod.114.122408

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10.1095/biolreprod.114.122408
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Automated mobility scoring - development and validation of "IceScore"

Smith, R. (2014). Automated mobility scoring - development and validation of "IceScore". CATTLE PRACTICE, 22, 142. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Use of plasma samples to assess passive transfer in calves using refractometry: comparison with serum and clinical cut-off point

MacFarlane, J. A., Grove-White, D. H., Royal, M. D., & Smith, R. F. (2014). Use of plasma samples to assess passive transfer in calves using refractometry: comparison with serum and clinical cut-off point. VETERINARY RECORD, 174(12). doi:10.1136/vr.102228

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10.1136/vr.102228
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Kisspeptin, c-Fos and CRFR Type 2 Co-expression in the Hypothalamus after Insulin-Induced Hypoglycaemia

Fergani, C., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Pickavance, L. C., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2014). Kisspeptin, c-Fos and CRFR Type 2 Co-expression in the Hypothalamus after Insulin-Induced Hypoglycaemia. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 49(3), 433-440. doi:10.1111/rda.12293

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10.1111/rda.12293
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2013

Identification of inadequate maternal progesterone concentrations in nulliparous dairy heifers and treatment with human chorionic gonadotrophin

King, S. G., Dobson, H., Royal, M. D., Christley, R. M., Murray, R. D., Routly, J. E., . . . Mann, G. E. (2013). Identification of inadequate maternal progesterone concentrations in nulliparous dairy heifers and treatment with human chorionic gonadotrophin. VETERINARY RECORD, 173(18), 450-+. doi:10.1136/vr.101330

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10.1136/vr.101330
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Identification of inadequate maternal progesterone concentrations in nulliparous dairy heifers and treatment with human chorionic gonadotrophin

King, S. G., Dobson, H., Royal, M. D., Christley, R. M., Murray, R. D., Routly, J. E., . . . Mann, G. E. (2013). Identification of inadequate maternal progesterone concentrations in nulliparous dairy heifers and treatment with human chorionic gonadotrophin. Veterinary Record, 173(18), 450. doi:10.1136/vr.101330

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10.1136/vr.101330
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Effects of high somatic cell counts in milk on reproductive hormones and oestrus behaviour in dairy cows with special reference to those with concurrent lameness

Morris, M. J., Kaneko, K., Uppal, S. K., Walker, S. L., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., . . . Dobson, H. (2013). Effects of high somatic cell counts in milk on reproductive hormones and oestrus behaviour in dairy cows with special reference to those with concurrent lameness. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE, 141(1-2), 20-25. doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.07.004

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10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.07.004
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Identifying host pathogenic pathways in bovine digital dermatitis by RNA-Seq analysis

Scholey, R. A., Evans, N. J., Blowey, R. W., Massey, J. P., Murray, R. D., Smith, R. F., . . . Carter, S. D. (2013). Identifying host pathogenic pathways in bovine digital dermatitis by RNA-Seq analysis. VETERINARY JOURNAL, 197(3), 699-706. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.008

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10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.008
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What role should hormones play in dairy cow fertility? A preliminary exploration of practitioners' beliefs

Higgins, H. M., Ferguson, E., Smith, R. F., & Green, M. J. (2013). What role should hormones play in dairy cow fertility? A preliminary exploration of practitioners' beliefs. Cattle Practice, 21(PART1), 35-36.

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Long-term outcome for two heifers with a granulosa-theca cell tumour

Dobson, H., Kerby, M. J., Chantrey, J., & Smith, R. F. (2013). Long-term outcome for two heifers with a granulosa-theca cell tumour. VETERINARY RECORD, 172(22). doi:10.1136/vr.101399

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10.1136/vr.101399
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Using Hormones to Manage Dairy Cow Fertility: The Clinical and Ethical Beliefs of Veterinary Practitioners

Higgins, H. M., Ferguson, E., Smith, R. F., & Green, M. J. (2013). Using Hormones to Manage Dairy Cow Fertility: The Clinical and Ethical Beliefs of Veterinary Practitioners. PLOS ONE, 8(4). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0062993

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10.1371/journal.pone.0062993
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Kisspeptin, c-Fos and CRFR type 2 expression in the preoptic area and mediobasal hypothalamus during the follicular phase of intact ewes, and alteration after LPS

Fergani, C., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Pickavance, L. C., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2013). Kisspeptin, c-Fos and CRFR type 2 expression in the preoptic area and mediobasal hypothalamus during the follicular phase of intact ewes, and alteration after LPS. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, 110, 158-168. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.12.016

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10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.12.016
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2012

Investigating host genetic factors in bovine digital dermatitis.

Scholey, R. A., Blowey, R. W., Murray, R. D., Smith, R. F., Cameron, J., Massey, J. P., . . . Carter, S. D. (2012). Investigating host genetic factors in bovine digital dermatitis.. The Veterinary record, 171(24), 624. doi:10.1136/vr.101251

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10.1136/vr.101251
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Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes identifies macrolides for <i>in vivo</i> efficacy testing

Evans, N. J., Brown, J. M., Hartley, C., Smith, R. F., & Carter, S. D. (2012). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes identifies macrolides for <i>in vivo</i> efficacy testing. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, 160(3-4), 496-500. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.06.001

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10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.06.001
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Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes identifies macrolides for in vivo efficacy testing

Evans, N. J., Brown, J. M., Hartley, C., Smith, R. F., & Carter, S. D. (2012). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bovine digital dermatitis treponemes identifies macrolides for in vivo efficacy testing. Veterinary Microbiology, 160(3-4), 496-500. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.06.001

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10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.06.001
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Investigating host genetic factors in bovine digital dermatitis

Scholey, R. A., Blowey, R. W., Murray, R. D., Smith, R. F., Cameron, J., Massey, J. P., . . . Carter, S. D. (2012). Investigating host genetic factors in bovine digital dermatitis. VETERINARY RECORD, 171(24). doi:10.1136/vr.101251

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10.1136/vr.101251
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Tesco livestock code of practice

Smith, R. F., Jones, E. R., & Waterman, M. (2012). Tesco livestock code of practice. Cattle Practice, 20(PART2), 146-151.

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Effects of stress on reproduction in ewes

Dobson, H., Fergani, C., Routly, J. E., & Smith, R. F. (2012). Effects of stress on reproduction in ewes. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE, 130(3-4), 135-140. doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.01.006

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10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.01.006
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Estrous behavior, luteinizing hormone and estradiol profiles of intact ewes treated with insulin or endotoxin

Fergani, C., Saifullizam, A. K., Routly, J. E., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2012). Estrous behavior, luteinizing hormone and estradiol profiles of intact ewes treated with insulin or endotoxin. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, 105(3), 757-765. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.09.025

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10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.09.025
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2011

Influence of lameness on follicular growth, ovulation, reproductive hormone concentrations and estrus behavior in dairy cows

Morris, M. J., Kaneko, K., Walker, S. L., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2011). Influence of lameness on follicular growth, ovulation, reproductive hormone concentrations and estrus behavior in dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY, 76(4), 658-668. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.03.019

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.03.019
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Why are fewer oestrus periods seen after calving?

Dobson, H., Routly, J., Peake, K., Russell, S., Morris, M., & Smith, R. (2011). Why are fewer oestrus periods seen after calving?. In Reproduction in Domestic Animals Vol. 46. Antalya, Turkey.

Conference Paper

Antibiotic use in farm animal practice.

Newman, J., Williams, N. J., Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., & Dawson, S. (2011). Antibiotic use in farm animal practice.. The Veterinary record, 169(4), 106-107. doi:10.1136/vr.d4615

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10.1136/vr.d4615
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Effects of lameness, subclinical mastitis and loss of body condition on the reproductive performance of dairy cows

Peake, K. A., Biggs, A. M., Argo, C. M., Smith, R. F., Christley, R. M., Routly, J. E., & Dobson, H. (2011). Effects of lameness, subclinical mastitis and loss of body condition on the reproductive performance of dairy cows. VETERINARY RECORD, 168(11). doi:10.1136/vr.c6180

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10.1136/vr.c6180
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Neuronal Responses in the Brainstem and Hypothalamic Nuclei Following Insulin Treatment During the Late Follicular Phase in the Ewe

Ghuman, S. P. S., Morris, R., Scherzer, J., Routly, J. E., Mobasheri, A., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2011). Neuronal Responses in the Brainstem and Hypothalamic Nuclei Following Insulin Treatment During the Late Follicular Phase in the Ewe. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 46(1), 121-129. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01605.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01605.x
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Up Regulation of the Maternal Immune Response in the Placenta of Cattle Naturally Infected with <i>Neospora caninum</i>

Rosbottom, A., Gibney, H., Kaiser, P., Hartley, C., Smith, R. F., Robinson, R., . . . Williams, D. J. L. (2011). Up Regulation of the Maternal Immune Response in the Placenta of Cattle Naturally Infected with <i>Neospora caninum</i>. PLOS ONE, 6(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0015799

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10.1371/journal.pone.0015799
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'Up regulation of the maternal immune response in the placenta of cattle naturally infected with Neospora caninum'

Rosbottom, A., Gibney, H., Kaiser, P., Hartley, C., Smith, R. F., Robinson, R., . . . Williams, D. J. (2011). 'Up regulation of the maternal immune response in the placenta of cattle naturally infected with Neospora caninum'. PLoSOne, 6(1), e15799.

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2010

Integration Between Different Hypothalamic Nuclei Involved in Stress and GnRH Secretion in the Ewe

Ghuman, S. P. S., Morris, R., Spiller, D. G., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2010). Integration Between Different Hypothalamic Nuclei Involved in Stress and GnRH Secretion in the Ewe. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 45(6), 1065-1073. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01496.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01496.x
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Clinical, Ultrasonographic and Pathological Findings in a Bull with Segmental Aplasia of the Mesonephric Duct

Williams, H. J., Revell, S. G., Scholes, S. F. E., Courtenay, A. E., & Smith, R. F. (2010). Clinical, Ultrasonographic and Pathological Findings in a Bull with Segmental Aplasia of the Mesonephric Duct. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 45(5), E212-E216. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01543.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01543.x
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Predisposition to repeat breeding in UK cattle and success of artificial insemination alone or in combination with embryo transfer

Canu, S., Boland, M., Lloyd, G. M., Newman, M., Christie, M. F., May, P. J., . . . Dobson, H. (2010). Predisposition to repeat breeding in UK cattle and success of artificial insemination alone or in combination with embryo transfer. VETERINARY RECORD, 167(2), 44-51. doi:10.1136/vr.c3544

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10.1136/vr.c3544
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Effect of insulin on the relationship of estrous behaviors to estradiol and LH surges in intact ewes

Saifullizam, A. K., Routly, J. E., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2010). Effect of insulin on the relationship of estrous behaviors to estradiol and LH surges in intact ewes. PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR, 99(5), 555-561. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.01.019

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10.1016/j.physbeh.2010.01.019
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The Effect of a Chronic Stressor, Lameness, on Detailed Sexual Behaviour and Hormonal Profiles in Milk and Plasma of Dairy Cattle

Walker, S. L., Smith, R. F., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., Morris, M. J., & Dobson, H. (2010). The Effect of a Chronic Stressor, Lameness, on Detailed Sexual Behaviour and Hormonal Profiles in Milk and Plasma of Dairy Cattle. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 45(1), 109-117. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01263.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01263.x
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Clinical, ultrasonographic and pathological findings in a bull with segmental aplasia of the mesonephric duct.

Williams, H. J., Revell, S. G., Scholes, S. F., Courtenay, A. E., & Smith, R. F. (2010). Clinical, ultrasonographic and pathological findings in a bull with segmental aplasia of the mesonephric duct.. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 45(5), 212-216. doi:10.1111/j

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10.1111/j
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Predisposition to repeat breeding in commercial UK cattle and the subsequent success of AI or AI plus ET

Canu, S., Boland, M., Lloyd, G. M., Newman, M., Christie, M. F., May, P. J., . . . Dobson, H. (2010). Predisposition to repeat breeding in commercial UK cattle and the subsequent success of AI or AI plus ET. Veterinary Record, 167, 44-51.

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2009

Effects of the administration of oxytocin or carbetocin to dairy cows at parturition on their subsequent fertility

Barrett, A. J., Murray, R. D., Christley, R. M., Dobson, H., & Smith, R. F. (2009). Effects of the administration of oxytocin or carbetocin to dairy cows at parturition on their subsequent fertility. VETERINARY RECORD, 165(21), 623-626. doi:10.1136/vr.165.21.623

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10.1136/vr.165.21.623
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Dynamics of heat shock protein 70 concentrations in peripheral blood lymphocyte lysates during pregnancy in lactating Holstein-Friesian cows

Yaniz, J. L., Lopez-Gatius, F., Almeria, S., Carretero, T., Garcia-Ispierto, I., Serrano, B., . . . Santolaria, P. (2009). Dynamics of heat shock protein 70 concentrations in peripheral blood lymphocyte lysates during pregnancy in lactating Holstein-Friesian cows. THERIOGENOLOGY, 72(8), 1041-1046. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.06.019

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.06.019
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Effects of the administration of ketoprofen at parturition on the milk yield and fertility of Holstein-Friesian cattle

Richards, B. D., Black, D. H., Christley, R. M., Royal, M. D., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2009). Effects of the administration of ketoprofen at parturition on the milk yield and fertility of Holstein-Friesian cattle. VETERINARY RECORD, 165(4), 102-106. doi:10.1136/vetrec.165.4.102

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10.1136/vetrec.165.4.102
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Follicle and oocyte morphology in ewes after treatment with insulin in the late follicular phase

Scherzer, J., Ghuman, S. P. S., Pope, M., Routly, J. E., Walter, I., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2009). Follicle and oocyte morphology in ewes after treatment with insulin in the late follicular phase. THERIOGENOLOGY, 71(5), 817-828. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.10.009

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.10.009
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Influence of somatic cell count, body condition and lameness on follicular growth and ovulation in dairy cows

Morris, M. J., Walker, S. L., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2009). Influence of somatic cell count, body condition and lameness on follicular growth and ovulation in dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY, 71(5), 801-806. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.10.001

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.10.001
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Effects of the administration of ketoprofen at parturition on the milk yield and fertility of Holstein-Friesian cattle

Richards, B. D., Black, D. H., Christley, R. M., Royal, M. D., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2009). Effects of the administration of ketoprofen at parturition on the milk yield and fertility of Holstein-Friesian cattle. Vet Rec, 165(4), 102-106. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19633322

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2008

Noradrenergic Control of GnRH Release from the Ewe Hypothalamus <i>In Vitro</i>: Sensitivity to Oestradiol

Ghuman, S. P. S., Jones, D. N., Prabhakar, S., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2008). Noradrenergic Control of GnRH Release from the Ewe Hypothalamus <i>In Vitro</i>: Sensitivity to Oestradiol. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 43(6), 753-759. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00997.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00997.x
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(Economic) costs of difficult calvings (in the UK Dairy Herd): How vets can alleviate the negative impact

Dobson, H., Smith, R. F., Bell, G. J. C., Leonard, D. M. J., & Richards, B. (2008). (Economic) costs of difficult calvings (in the UK Dairy Herd): How vets can alleviate the negative impact. In Cattle Practice Vol. 16 (pp. 80-85).

Conference Paper

GABA control of GnRH release from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>:: Sensitivity to oestradiol

Ghuman, S. P. S., Jones, D. N., Prabhakar, S., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2008). GABA control of GnRH release from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>:: Sensitivity to oestradiol. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 43(5), 531-541. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00948.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00948.x
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Fertility in dairy cows: bridging the gaps

Royal, M. D., Smith, R. F., & Friggens, N. C. (2008). Fertility in dairy cows: bridging the gaps. Animal, 2(8), 1101-1103. doi:10.1017/s1751731108002693

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10.1017/s1751731108002693
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Fertility in dairy cows: bridging the gaps - Foreword

Royal, M. D., Smith, R. F., & Friggens, N. C. (2008). Fertility in dairy cows: bridging the gaps - Foreword. In ANIMAL Vol. 2 (pp. 1101-1103). doi:10.1017/S1751731108002693

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10.1017/S1751731108002693
Conference Paper

Why is it getting more difficult to successfully artificially inseminate dairy cows?

Dobson, H., Walker, S. L., Morris, M. J., Routly, J. E., & Smith, R. F. (2008). Why is it getting more difficult to successfully artificially inseminate dairy cows?. ANIMAL, 2(8), 1104-1111. doi:10.1017/S175173110800236X

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10.1017/S175173110800236X
Journal article

Upregulation of cytokines is detected in the placentas of cattle infected with <i>Neospora caninum</i> and is more marked early in gestation when fetal death is observed

Rosbottom, A., Gibney, E. H., Guy, C. S., Kipar, A., Smith, R. F., Kaiser, P., . . . Williams, D. J. L. (2008). Upregulation of cytokines is detected in the placentas of cattle infected with <i>Neospora caninum</i> and is more marked early in gestation when fetal death is observed. INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, 76(6), 2352-2361. doi:10.1128/IAI.01780-06

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10.1128/IAI.01780-06
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The extent of parasite-associated necrosis in the placenta and foetal tissues of cattle following <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection in early and late gestation correlates with foetal death

Gibney, E. H., Kipar, A., Rosbottom, A., Guy, C. S., Smith, R. F., Hetzel, U., . . . Williams, D. J. L. (2008). The extent of parasite-associated necrosis in the placenta and foetal tissues of cattle following <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection in early and late gestation correlates with foetal death. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY, 38(5), 579-588. doi:10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.09.015

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10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.09.015
Journal article

Chronic stress, honnone profiles and estrus intensity in dairy cattle

Walker, S. L., Smith, R. F., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., & Dobson, H. (2008). Chronic stress, honnone profiles and estrus intensity in dairy cattle. HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR, 53(3), 493-501. doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.12.003

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10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.12.003
Journal article

Chronic stress, hormone profiles and estrus intensity in dairy cattle

Walker, S. L., Smith, R. F., Jones, D. N., Routly, J. E., & Dobson, H. (2008). Chronic stress, hormone profiles and estrus intensity in dairy cattle. Hormones and Behavior, 53(3), 493-501. doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.12.003

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10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.12.003
Journal article

Lameness, Activity Time-Budgets, and Estrus Expression in Dairy Cattle

Walker, S. L., Smith, R. F., Routly, J. E., Jones, D. N., Morris, M. J., & Dobson, H. (2008). Lameness, Activity Time-Budgets, and Estrus Expression in Dairy Cattle. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 91(12), 4552-4559. doi:10.3168/jds.2008-1048

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10.3168/jds.2008-1048
Journal article

Noradrenergic control of arginine vasopressin release from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>:: Sensitivity to oestradiol

Ghuman, S. P. S., Prabhakar, S., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2008). Noradrenergic control of arginine vasopressin release from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>:: Sensitivity to oestradiol. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 43(2), 137-143. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00863.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00863.x
Journal article

2007

<i>Neospora caninum</i> in cattle:: Experimental infection with oocysts can result in exogenous transplacental infection, but not endogenous transplacental infection in the subsequent pregnancy

McCann, C. M., McAllister, M. M., Gondim, L. F. P., Smith, R. F., Cripps, P. J., Kipar, A., . . . Trees, A. J. (2007). <i>Neospora caninum</i> in cattle:: Experimental infection with oocysts can result in exogenous transplacental infection, but not endogenous transplacental infection in the subsequent pregnancy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY, 37(14), 1631-1639. doi:10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.05.012

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10.1016/j.ijpara.2007.05.012
Journal article

gamma-amino butyric acid control of arginine vasopressin release from the ewe hypothalamus in vitro: sensitivity to oestradiol.

Ghuman, S. P. S., Prabhakar, S., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2007). gamma-amino butyric acid control of arginine vasopressin release from the ewe hypothalamus in vitro: sensitivity to oestradiol.. Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, 42(5), 527-535. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00816.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00816.x
Journal article

The high-producing dairy cow and its reproductive performance

Dobson, H., Smith, R. F., Royal, M. D., Knight, C. H., & Sheldon, I. M. (2007). The high-producing dairy cow and its reproductive performance. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 42, 17-23. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00906.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00906.x
Journal article

Peripheral immune responses in pregnant cattle following <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection

Rosbottom, A., Guy, C. S., Gibney, E. H., Smith, R. F., Valarcher, J. F., Taylor, G., & Williams, D. J. L. (2007). Peripheral immune responses in pregnant cattle following <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection. PARASITE IMMUNOLOGY, 29(4), 219-228. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3024.2007.00936.x

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10.1111/j.1365-3024.2007.00936.x
Journal article

Immunization of cattle with live tachyzoites of <i>Neospora caninum</i> confers protection against fetal death

Williams, D. J. L., Guy, C. S., Smith, R. F., Ellis, J., Bjorkman, C., Reichel, M. P., & Trees, A. J. (2007). Immunization of cattle with live tachyzoites of <i>Neospora caninum</i> confers protection against fetal death. INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, 75(3), 1343-1348. doi:10.1128/IAI.00777-06

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10.1128/IAI.00777-06
Journal article

The High Producing Dairy Cow and its Reproductive Performance

Dobson, H., Smith, R., Royal, M. D., Knight, C. H., & Sheldon, I. M. (2007). The High Producing Dairy Cow and its Reproductive Performance. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, ?(?), ?.

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2006

Oestradiol stimulates the release of AVP and GnRH from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>

Ghuman, S. P. S., Prabhakar, S., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2006). Oestradiol stimulates the release of AVP and GnRH from the ewe hypothalamus <i>in vitro</i>. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 41(6), 514-521. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00706.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00706.x
Journal article

2005

The usefulness of a single measurement of insulin-like growth factor-1 as a predictor of embryo yield and pregnancy rates in a bovine MOET program

Velazquez, M. A., Newman, M., Christie, M. F., Cripps, P., Crowe, M. A., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2005). The usefulness of a single measurement of insulin-like growth factor-1 as a predictor of embryo yield and pregnancy rates in a bovine MOET program. THERIOGENOLOGY, 64(9), 1977-1994. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.001

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10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.001
Journal article

2004

Heterogeneity in proliferative potential of ovine mesenchymal stem cell colonies

Rhodes, N. P., Srivastava, J. K., Smith, R. F., & Longinotti, C. (2004). Heterogeneity in proliferative potential of ovine mesenchymal stem cell colonies. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, 15(4), 397-402. doi:10.1023/B:JMSM.0000021109.21807.f0

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10.1023/B:JMSM.0000021109.21807.f0
Journal article

Metabolic and histological analysis of mesenchymal stem cells grown in 3-D hyaluronan-based scaffolds

Rhodes, N. P., Srivastava, J. K., Smith, R. F., & Longinotti, C. (2004). Metabolic and histological analysis of mesenchymal stem cells grown in 3-D hyaluronan-based scaffolds. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, 15(4), 391-395. doi:10.1023/B:JMSM.0000021108.74004.7e

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10.1023/B:JMSM.0000021108.74004.7e
Journal article

Heterogeneity in proliferative potential of ovine mesenchymal stem cell colonies

Rhodes, N. P., Srivastava, J. K., Smith, R. F., & Longinotti, C. (2004). Heterogeneity in proliferative potential of ovine mesenchymal stem cell colonies. J Mater Sci Mater Med, 15(4), 397-402. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15332606

Journal article

2003

First demonstration of protective immunity against foetopathy in cattle with latent <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection

Williams, D. J. L., Guy, C. S., Smith, R. F., Guy, F., McGarry, J. W., McKay, J. S., & Trees, A. J. (2003). First demonstration of protective immunity against foetopathy in cattle with latent <i>Neospora caninum</i> infection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY, 33(10), 1059-1065. doi:10.1016/S0020-7519(03)00143-7

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10.1016/S0020-7519(03)00143-7
Journal article

Identification of stimulatory and inhibitory inputs to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis during hypoglycaemia or transport in ewes.

Smith, R. F., French, N. P., Saphier, P. W., Lowry, P. J., Veldhuis, J. D., & Dobson, H. (2003). Identification of stimulatory and inhibitory inputs to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis during hypoglycaemia or transport in ewes.. Journal of neuroendocrinology, 15(6), 572-585. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2826.2003.01038.x

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10.1046/j.1365-2826.2003.01038.x
Journal article

A conceptual model of the influence of stress on female reproduction.

Dobson, H., Ghuman, S., Prabhakar, S., & Smith, R. (2003). A conceptual model of the influence of stress on female reproduction.. Reproduction (Cambridge, England), 125(2), 151-163. doi:10.1530/rep.0.1250151

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10.1530/rep.0.1250151
Journal article

Stress and the control of LH secretion in the ewe

Smith, R. F., Ghuman, S. P. S., Evans, N. P., Karsch, F. J., & Dobson, H. (2003). Stress and the control of LH secretion in the ewe. REPRODUCTION, 267-282. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2002

<i>Neospora caninum</i>:: oocyst challenge of pregnant cows

Trees, A. J., McAllister, M. M., Guy, C. S., McGarry, J. W., Smith, R. F., & Williams, D. J. L. (2002). <i>Neospora caninum</i>:: oocyst challenge of pregnant cows. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, 109(1-2), 147-154. doi:10.1016/S0304-4017(02)00234-0

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10.1016/S0304-4017(02)00234-0
Journal article

Hormonal interactions within the hypothalamus and pituitary with respect to stress and reproduction in sheep

Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (2002). Hormonal interactions within the hypothalamus and pituitary with respect to stress and reproduction in sheep. DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, 23(1-2), 75-85. doi:10.1016/S0739-7240(02)00147-9

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10.1016/S0739-7240(02)00147-9
Journal article

Neospora caninum: oocyst challenge of pregnant cows

Trees, A. J., McAllister, M. M., Guy, C. S., McGarry, J. W., Smith, R. F., & Williams, D. J. (2002). Neospora caninum: oocyst challenge of pregnant cows. Vet Parasitol, 109(1-2), 147-154. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Journal article

2001

<i>Neospora caninum</i> in persistently infected, pregnant cows:: spontaneous transplacental infection is associated with an acute increase in maternal antibody

Guy, C. S., Williams, D. J. L., Kelly, D. F., McGarry, J. W., Guy, F., Björkman, C., . . . Trees, A. J. (2001). <i>Neospora caninum</i> in persistently infected, pregnant cows:: spontaneous transplacental infection is associated with an acute increase in maternal antibody. VETERINARY RECORD, 149(15), 443-+. doi:10.1136/vr.149.15.443

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10.1136/vr.149.15.443
Journal article

Is stress really all that important?

Dobson, H., Tebble, J. E., Smith, R. F., & Ward, W. R. (2001). Is stress really all that important?. THERIOGENOLOGY, 55(1), 65-73. doi:10.1016/S0093-691X(00)00446-5

DOI
10.1016/S0093-691X(00)00446-5
Journal article

Neospora caninum in persistently infected, pregnant cows: spontaneous transplacental infection is associated with an acute increase in maternal antibody

Guy, C. S., Williams, D. J. L., Kelly, D. F., McGarry, J. W., Guy, F., Bjorkman, C., . . . Trees, A. J. (2001). Neospora caninum in persistently infected, pregnant cows: spontaneous transplacental infection is associated with an acute increase in maternal antibody. Veterinary Record, 149(15), 443.

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2000

Neospora caninum-associated abortion in cattle: the time of experimentally-induced parasitaemia during gestation determines foetal survival

Williams, D. J. L., Guy, C. S., McGarry, J. W., Guy, F., Tasker, L., Smith, R. F., . . . Trees, A. J. (2000). Neospora caninum-associated abortion in cattle: the time of experimentally-induced parasitaemia during gestation determines foetal survival. PARASITOLOGY, 121, 347-358. doi:10.1017/S0031182099006587

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10.1017/S0031182099006587
Journal article

What is stress, and how does it affect reproduction?

Dobson, H., & Smith, R. F. (2000). What is stress, and how does it affect reproduction?. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE, 60, 743-752. doi:10.1016/S0378-4320(00)00080-4

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10.1016/S0378-4320(00)00080-4
Journal article

1999

Effect of transport on pulsatile LH release in ovariectomized ewes with or without prior steroid exposure at different times of year

Dobson, H., Tebble, J. E., Ozturk, M., & Smith, R. F. (1999). Effect of transport on pulsatile LH release in ovariectomized ewes with or without prior steroid exposure at different times of year. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 117(2), 213-222. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Effect of transport on pituitary responsiveness to exogenous pulsatile GnRH and oestradiol-induced LH release in intact ewes

Phogat, J. B., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (1999). Effect of transport on pituitary responsiveness to exogenous pulsatile GnRH and oestradiol-induced LH release in intact ewes. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 116(1), 9-18. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Effect of transport on pulsatile and surge secretion of LH in ewes in the breeding season

Dobson, H., Tebble, J. E., Phogat, J. B., & Smith, R. F. (1999). Effect of transport on pulsatile and surge secretion of LH in ewes in the breeding season. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 116(1), 1-8. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Effect of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH<SUP>1-24</SUP>) on ovine pituitary gland responsiveness to exogenous pulsatile GnRH and oestradiol-induced LH release in vivo

Phogat, J. B., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (1999). Effect of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH<SUP>1-24</SUP>) on ovine pituitary gland responsiveness to exogenous pulsatile GnRH and oestradiol-induced LH release in vivo. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE, 55(3-4), 193-203. doi:10.1016/S0378-4320(99)00023-8

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10.1016/S0378-4320(99)00023-8
Journal article

1998

Effect of prolonged exposure to oestradiol on subsequent LH secretion in ewes

Ozturk, M., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (1998). Effect of prolonged exposure to oestradiol on subsequent LH secretion in ewes. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 114(1), 1-9. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Stress and subfertility

Dobson, H., & Smith, R. F. (1998). Stress and subfertility. In REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS Vol. 33 (pp. 107-111). doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.1998.tb01326.x

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10.1111/j.1439-0531.1998.tb01326.x
Conference Paper

1997

Effect of adrenocorticotrophic hormone on gonadotrophin releasing hormone-induced luteinizing hormone secretion in vitro

Phogat, J. B., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (1997). Effect of adrenocorticotrophic hormone on gonadotrophin releasing hormone-induced luteinizing hormone secretion in vitro. ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE, 48(1), 53-65. doi:10.1016/S0378-4320(97)00030-4

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10.1016/S0378-4320(97)00030-4
Journal article

1995

STRESS AND REPRODUCTION IN FARM-ANIMALS

DOBSON, H., & SMITH, R. F. (1995). STRESS AND REPRODUCTION IN FARM-ANIMALS. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 451-461. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

TRANSPORT-INDUCED STRESS RESPONSES IN FED AND FASTED DONKEYS

FORHEAD, A. J., SMART, D., SMITH, R. F., & DOBSON, H. (1995). TRANSPORT-INDUCED STRESS RESPONSES IN FED AND FASTED DONKEYS. RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 58(2), 144-151. doi:10.1016/0034-5288(95)90068-3

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10.1016/0034-5288(95)90068-3
Journal article

1994

OPIOIDS AND SUCKLING IN RELATION TO INHIBITION OF ESTRADIOL-INDUCED LH-SECRETION IN POSTPARTUM EWES

SMART, D., SINGH, I., SMITH, R. F., & DOBSON, H. (1994). OPIOIDS AND SUCKLING IN RELATION TO INHIBITION OF ESTRADIOL-INDUCED LH-SECRETION IN POSTPARTUM EWES. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, 101(1), 115-119. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Endocrine and metabolic responses to transportation in periparturient donkeys

Forhead, A. J., Smart, D., Smith, R. F., & Dobson, H. (1994). Endocrine and metabolic responses to transportation in periparturient donkeys. Animal Reproduction Science, 36(3-4), 315-327. doi:10.1016/0378-4320(94)90077-9

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10.1016/0378-4320(94)90077-9
Journal article

TRANSPORT STRESS DELAYS THE ESTRADIOL-INDUCED LH SURGE BY A NON-OPIOIDERGIC MECHANISM IN THE EARLY POSTPARTUM EWE

SMART, D., FORHEAD, A. J., SMITH, R. F., & DOBSON, H. (1994). TRANSPORT STRESS DELAYS THE ESTRADIOL-INDUCED LH SURGE BY A NON-OPIOIDERGIC MECHANISM IN THE EARLY POSTPARTUM EWE. JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, 142(3), 447-451. doi:10.1677/joe.0.1420447

DOI
10.1677/joe.0.1420447
Journal article

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in post-partum ewes

Smart, D., Singh, I., Smith, R. F., Forhead, A. J., & Dobson, H. (1994). The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in post-partum ewes. Animal Reproduction Science, 35(3-4), 223-229. doi:10.1016/0378-4320(94)90038-8

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10.1016/0378-4320(94)90038-8
Journal article

1990

EFFECT OF PRESLAUGHTER EXPERIENCE ON BEHAVIOR, PLASMA-CORTISOL AND MUSCLE PH IN FARMED RED DEER

SMITH, R. F., & DOBSON, H. (1990). EFFECT OF PRESLAUGHTER EXPERIENCE ON BEHAVIOR, PLASMA-CORTISOL AND MUSCLE PH IN FARMED RED DEER. VETERINARY RECORD, 126(7), 155-158. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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