Journal Articles
Atwell, Rick and Vankan, Dianne (2024). Prospective study of 506 dogs with tick paralysis: investigating measures of severity and clinical signs as predictors of mortality and assessing the benefits of different therapeutics. Animals, 14 (2) 188, 188. doi: 10.3390/ani14020188
Balmer, Lois, O’Leary, Caroline Ann, Menotti-Raymond, Marilyn, David, Victor, O’Brien, Stephen, Penglis, Belinda, Hendrickson, Sher, Reeves-Johnson, Mia, Gottlieb, Susan, Fleeman, Linda, Vankan, Dianne, Rand, Jacquie and Morahan, Grant (2020). Mapping of diabetes susceptibility LOCI in a domestic cat breed with an unusually high incidence of diabetes mellitus. Genes, 11 (11) 1369, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/genes11111369
Montoya, Al Arbe, Rand, J. S., Greer, R. M., Alberthsen, C. and Vankan, D. (2017). Relationship between sources of pet acquisition and euthanasia of cats and dogs in an animal shelter: a pilot study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (6), 194-200. doi: 10.1111/avj.12582
McGowan, M., Smith, C., Ferguson, A., Stone, B., Vankan, D. and Allavena, R. (2017). Congenital bilateral anterior nasal atresia in 16 half-sibling Holstein-Friesian calves. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (4), 118-122. doi: 10.1111/avj.12567
Reeve-Johnson, Mia K., Rand, Jacquie S., Vankan, Dianne, Anderson, Stephen T., Marshall, Rhett and Morton, John M. (2017). Cutpoints for screening blood glucose concentrations in healthy senior cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 19 (12), 1181-1191. doi: 10.1177/1098612X16685675
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S. T., Appleton, D. J., Morton, J. M. and Vankan, D. (2016). Dosing obese cats based on body weight spuriously affects some measures of glucose tolerance. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 57, 133-142. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2016.05.007
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Vankan, D., Anderson, S. T., Marshall, R. and Morton, J. M. (2016). Diagnosis of prediabetes in cats: glucose concentration cut points for impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 57, 55-62. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2016.05.008
Rae, L. S., Vankan, D. M., Rand, J. S., Flickinger, E. A. and Ward, L. C. (2016). Measuring body composition in dogs using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. The Veterinary Journal, 212, 65-70. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.04.007
Zito, Sarah, Morton, John, Vankan, Dianne, Paterson, Mandy, Bennett, Pauleen C., Rand, Jacquie and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2016). Reasons people surrender unowned and owned cats to Australian animal shelters and barriers to assuming ownership of unowned cats. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 19 (3), 303-319. doi: 10.1080/10888705.2016.1141682
Zhang, Yi, Lu, Yongfang, Yindee, Marnoch, Li, Kuan-Yi, Kuo, Hsiao-Yun, Ju, Yu0Ten, Ye, Shaohui, Faruque, MD Omar, Li, Qiang, Wang, Yachun, Cuong, Vu Chi, Pham, Lan Doan, Bouahom, Bounthong, Yang, Bingzhuang, Liang, Xianwei, Cai, Zhihua, Vankan, Dianne, Manatchaiworakul, Wallaya, Kowlim, Nonglid, Duangchantrasiri, Somphot, Wajjwalku, Worawidh, Colenbrander, Ben, Zhang, Yuan, Beerli, Peter, Lenstra, Johannes A. and Barker, J. Stuart F. (2016). Strong and stable geographic differentiation of swamp buffalo maternal and paternal lineages indicates domestication in the China/Indochina border region. Molecular Ecology, 25 (7), 1530-1550. doi: 10.1111/mec.13518
Alberthsen, Corinne, Rand, Jacquie, Morton, John, Bennett, Pauleen, Paterson, Mandy and Vankan, Dianne (2016). Numbers and characteristics of cats admitted to royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (RSPCA) shelters in Australia and reasons for surrender. Animals, 6 (3) 23, 23. doi: 10.3390/ani6030023
Zito, Sarah, Morton, John, Paterson, Mandy, Vankan, Dianne, Bennett, Pauleen C., Rand, Jacquie and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2016). Cross-sectional study of characteristics of owners and nonowners surrendering cats to four Australian animal shelters. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 19 (2), 126-143. doi: 10.1080/10888705.2015.1121145
Zito, Sarah, Vankan, Dianne, Bennett, Pauleen, Paterson, Mandy and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2015). Cat ownership perception and caretaking explored in an internet survey of people associated with cats. PL o S One, 10 (7) e0133293, 1-21. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133293
Zito, Sarah, Paterson, Mandy, Vankan, Dianne, Morton, John, Bennett, Pauleen and Phillips,Clive (2015). Determinants of cat choice and outcomes for adult cats and kittens adopted from an Australian animal shelter. Animals, 5 (2), 276-314. doi: 10.3390/ani5020276
Farrow, H. A., Rand, J. S., Burgess, D. M., Coradini, M. and Vankan, D. M. (2013). Jugular vascular access port implantation for frequent, long-term blood sampling in cats : methodology, assessment, and comparison with jugular catheters. Research in Veterinary Science, 95 (2), 681-686. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2013.03.021
Jonsson, N. N., Fortes, M. R. S., Piper, E. K., Vankan, D. M., de Cisneros, J. Prada J. and Wittek, T. (2013). Comparison of metabolic, hematological, and peripheral blood leukocyte cytokine profiles of dairy cows and heifers during the periparturient period. Journal of Dairy Science, 96 (4), 2283-2292. doi: 10.3168/jds.2012-6173
Wictum, Elizabeth, Kun, Teri, Lindquist, Christina, Malvick, Julia, Vankan, Dianne and Sacks, Benjamin (2013). Developmental validation of DogFiler, a novel multiplex for canine DNA profiling in forensic casework. Forensic Science International-Genetics, 7 (1), 82-91. doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2012.07.001
Zhang, Yi, Barker, J. S. F., Vankan, D. and Zhang, Yuan (2013). The swamp buffalo: domestication, dispersal, and genetic differentiation. Buffalo Bulletin, 32 (Special Issue 2), 671-674.
Curi, Rogerio Abdallah, Krauskopf, Monique Marcondes, Hadlich, Janaina Conte, Fortes, Marina Rufino Salinas, Vankan, Dianne Margaret, Silva, Josineudson Augusto II Vasconcelos, de Oliveira, Henrique Nunes and da Mota, Marcilio Dias Silveira (2012). Candidate SNPs for carcass and meat traits in Nelore animals and in their crosses with Bos taurus. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 47 (2), 294-301. doi: 10.1590/S0100-204X2012000200019
Zhang, Y., Vankan, D., Zhang, Y. and Barker, J.S.F. (2011). Genetic differentiation of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) populations in China, Nepal and south-east Asia: inferences on the region of domestication of the swamp buffalo. Animal Genetics, 42 (4), 366-377. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2010.02166.x
Song, Simon, Shao, Renfu, Atwell, Rick, Barker, Stephen and Vankan, Dianne (2011). Phylogenetic and phylogeographic relationships in Ixodes holocyclus and Ixodes cornuatus (Acari: Ixodidae) inferred from COX1 and ITS2 sequences. International Journal for Parasitology, 41 (8), 871-880. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2011.03.008
Vankan, D. M., Waine, D. R. and Fortes, M. R. S. (2010). Real-time PCR genotyping and frequency of the myostatin F94L mutation in beef cattle breeds. Animal, 4 (4), 530-534. doi: 10.1017/S175173110999139X
Flamand, J. R. B., Vankan, D., Gairhe, K. P., Duong, H. and Barker, J. S. F. (2003). Genetic identification of wild Asian water buffalo in Nepal. Animal conservation, 6 (3), 265-270. doi: 10.1017/S1367943003003329
Holroyd, R. G., Doogan, W., DeFaveri, J., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R., Bertram, J. D., Vankan, D. M., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, R. G. (2002). Bull selection and use in northern Australia. 4. Calf output and predictors of fertility of bulls in multiple-sire herds. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2), 67-79. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00026-X
Vankan, D. M. and Faddy, M. J. (1999). Estimations of the efficency and reliability of paternity assignments for DNA microsatellite analysis of multiple-sire mattings. Animal Genetics, 30 (5), 355-361. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2052.1999.00511.x
Moore, S. S., Evans, D., Byrne, K., Barker, J. S. F., Tan, S. G., Vankan, D. M. and Hetzel, D.J.S. (1995). A set of polymorphic DNA microsatellites useful in swamp and river buffalo (Bulbalus bulbalis). Animal genetics, 26 (5), 355-359. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.1995.tb02674.x
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1993). Caprine plasma proteinase inhibitors. II. Genetic analysis. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 104 (1), 109-113. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(93)90345-6
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1993). Caprine plasma proteinase inhibitors. I. Partial characterization. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part B: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 104 (1), 101-108. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(93)90344-5
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1993). Caprine blood groups. 1. The B system. Biochemical Genetics, 31 (1-2), 7-18. doi: 10.1007/BF02399816
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1993). Caprine blood groups. 2. The C, G, H, I, J, K, L, N and Q systems. Biochemical Genetics, 31 (1-2), 19-28. doi: 10.1007/BF02399817
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1992). A new transferrin allele in Australian goats. Animal Genetics, 23 (5), 453-456. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.1992.tb02166.x
Vankan, D. M. and Bell, K. (1992). Genetic polymorphism of plasma vitamin D-binding protein (GC) in Australian goats. Animal Genetics, 23 (5), 457-462. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.1992.tb02167.x
Vankan, D. M., Copeman, D. B. and Nowak, M. (1988). An evaluation of implanted male Onchocerca gibsoni in mice as a screen for macrofilaricides against Onchocerca volvulus. Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 39 (Supplement 4), 469-471.
Vankan, D. M. and Copeman, D. B. (1988). Reproduction in Onchocerca gibsoni. Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 39 (4), 469-471.
Fahrner, J., Vankan, D. and Schulz-Key, H. (1988). Ingestion of microfilariae from different sources by Culicoides nebeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) using an artificial membrane. Veterinary Parasitology, 28 (4), 315-320. doi: 10.1016/0304-4017(88)90079-9
Vankan, D. M., Atwell, R. B., Blake, A. S., Bundesen, P. G., Rylatt, D. B. and Watson, A. R. (1987). Use of an antigen detection assay to determine mortality of Dirofilaria immitis after thiacetarsemide therapy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 64 (3), 76-78. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1987.tb09619.x
Conference Papers
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Appleton, D. J., Vankan, D. and Morton, J. M. (2013). Dosing Obese Cats On a Per Kg Basis Affects Some Measures of Glucose Tolerance in a Glucose Tolerance Test. 2013 ACVIM Forum Research, Seattle, WA United States, 12-15 June 2013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jvim.12100
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Vankan, D., Anderson, S., Marshall, R. D. and Morton, J. M. (2013). Diagnosis of Prediabetes in Cats: Cutpoints for Impaired Fasting Glucose and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Cats 8 Years and Older Using Ear or Paw Samples and a Portable Glucose Meter Calibrated for Cats. 2013 ACVIM Forum, Seattle, WA United States, 12-15 June 2013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jvim.12100
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Marshall, R. D. and Vankan, D. (2012). Determination of reference values for casual blood glucose concentration in clinically-healthy, aged cats measured with a portable glucose meter from an ear or paw sample. 2012 ACVIM Forum, New Orleans, LA, United States, 30 May-2 June 2012. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.00937.x
Ward, L. C., Rae, L., Vankan, D., Flickinger, E. and Rand, J. (2012). Prediction of body composition in dogs by bioimpedance spectroscopy. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Wollongong, Australia, 27-30 November 2012. Perth, Australia: Australasian Medical Journal.
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Vankan, D., Anderson, S. and Reeve-Johnson, L. G. (2012). Diagnostic challenges of diabetes mellitus: community based research for a human and feline epidemic. 12th International Congress of the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT 2012), Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 8-12 July 2012. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Vankan, D. and Reeve-Johnson, L. G. (2012). Human white coat hypertension: a community based feline model. 12th International Congress of the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT 2012), Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 8-12 July 2012. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
Vankan, Dianne M., Gelis, Stacey, Pyne, Michael, Shearer, Patrick, Sharp, Margaret, Waine, Deanne and Doneley, Bob (2009). Clinical recovery and excretion kinetics of circovirus in lorikeets infected with psittacine beak and feather disease. Association of Avian Veterinarians Australasian Committee: Annual Conference 2009. Advancing and Promoting Avian Medicine and Stewardship (AAVAC, 2009), Adelaide, SA, Australia, 15-17 October 2009. Denver, CO, U.S.A.: Summit Meetings.
Vankan, Dianne M., Corley, Sean, Wayne, Deanne and Fortes, Marina (2008). Genotyping methodology and frequencies of the myostatin F94L mutation in Australian cattle breeds. 31st Conference of the International Society of Animal Genetics, Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 20-24, 2008.
Jonsson, Nicholas N., Vankan, D., Stear, M. J., Waine, D. and Gray, C. P. (2008). Selecting cattle for host resistance to tick (rhipicephalus microplus) infestation - natural and human-directed selection. 31st Conference of the International Society of Animal Genetics, Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 20-24, 2008.
Corley, Sean, Seddon, Jennifer M. and Vankan, Dianne M. (2006). Unexpected Electrophoretic Mobility Complicates Parentage Analysis By Microsatellite Genotyping. 30th Conference of the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG 2006), Porto Seguro, Brazil, 20-25 August 2006.
Wictum, Elizabeth J., Truong, Nguyen V., Corley, Sean and Vankan, Dianne M. (2006). Supplemental panel for use in cattle theft casework. 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics, Porto Seguro, BA, Brazil,, 20-25 August, 2006.. International Society for Animal Genetics.
McGowan, M. R., Holroyd, R. G., Fordyce, J. D., Bertram, J. D., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Doogan, V. J., Defaveri, J., Vankan, D. M., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, R. G. (2000). Selection and management of Bos indicus bulls in multiple-sire mated herds in northern Australia. Droughtmaster Breeders' Society 7th Annual Summer Seminar, Brisbane, Australia, January 23, 2000. Brisbane, Australia:
McGowan, M. R., Holroyd, R. G., Fordyce, G.J.D., Bertram, J. D., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Doogan, V. J., Defaveri, J., Vankan, D. M., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, G. (1999). Seleccion y manejo de grupos de toros Bos indicus en servicio en el norte de Australia. Cordoba, Argentina, 19-21 June,1999. Cordoba, Argentina: Instituto De Reproduccion Animal Cordoba (IRAC).
Holroyd, R. G., Doogan, V. J., DeFaveri, J., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R., Bertram, J. D., Vankan, D. M., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, R. G. (1998). Bull Selection and use in northern Australia. 6. Calf output and predictors of fertility of bulls in multiple-sire herds. XX World Association for Buiatrics Congress, Sydney, Australia, 6-10 July 1998. Indooroopilly, Qld., Australia: Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians.
Vankan, D. M. and Burns, B. M. (1997). DNA Fingerprinting – How it works and applications for the beef industry. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of animal breeding and genetics, Australia, 1997. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
Vankan, D. M. (1997). DNA Fingerprinting – How it works and applications for the beef industry. Proceedings of the Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians, Australia, 1997. Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians.
Research Report
McGowan, M. R., Edwards, S., Vankan, D., Portoneto, L., Chandra, K., Satake, N., Boehansen, G., Burns, B., Fordyce, G., Bo, G., Atkinson, P. and Braithwaite, I. (2015). Strategies to increase the adoption of AI in northern Australian tropical beef genotype herds: final report. North Sydney, NSW Australia: Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.