Professor Nigel Perkins is from a mixed grazing property in south west Queensland and completed a veterinary degree at the University of Queensland, followed by a Master of Science at The Ohio State University and a PhD in veterinary epidemiology supervised by Professor Roger Morris at Massey University, New Zealand. He has practiced as a veterinarian in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and has worked as a veterinary academic clinician at university veterinary schools in the USA and New Zealand. In 2003 Nigel was promoted to Associate Professor in veterinary epidemiology and Group Leader of the EpiCentre, an internationally acclaimed epidemiology research and consultancy centre within the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Science, Massey University. Nigel then joined AusVet - a private epidemiology consultancy company - in 2004 and became a Director of AusVet in 2007. Nigel joined UQ in February 2016 as Professor of One Health and Academic Superintendent within the School of Veterinary Science.
Nigel has held leadership roles in a number of organisations, including research program manager for the Horse R&D Program within the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), surveillance program co-ordinator for the Australian Biosecurity Co-operative Research Centre (AB-CRC), and Chief Examiner of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Nigel is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of veterinary epidemiology. He has broad experience in investigations of animal health, welfare, production and disease in a number of species including sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, pigs, aquatic species, and wildlife, as well as experience in human health projects. He has been involved in many short-term projects in Asian countries associated with capacity building in animal health, transboundary animal disease preparedness and response, risk analysis and disease outbreaks. Nigel's work has a strong focus on improving animal health, production and welfare outcomes in Australian livestock as well as providing leadership within the veterinary profession and in the broader areas of science, food sustainability and one health. .
Publications
Books 2 Book Chapters 2 Conference Papers 28 Department Technical Reports 1 Journal Articles 42 Research Reports 1Book
Jubb, Tristan and Perkins, Nigel R. Veterinary Handbook for Cattle, Sheep and Goats. Sydney, Australia: Australian Livestock Export Corporation Limited, 2015.
Jubb, Tristan and Perkins, Nigel Veterinary handbook for the live export industry, version 4.0. North Sydney, Australia: Meat & Livestock Australia and LiveCorp, 2012.
Book Chapter
Perkins, Nigel R. (2011). Epidemiology applied to horse reproduction. In Angus O. McKinnon, Edward L. Squires, Wendy E. Vaala and Dickson D. Varner (Ed.), Equine reproduction Second edition ed. (pp. 2796-2802) Ames, Iowa, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Perkins, N. R., Sebastian, M. M., Todhunter, K. H., Wylie, R. M., Begg, A. P., Muscatello, G., Gilkerson, J. R., Racklyeft, D. J., Chicken, C., Wilson, M. C., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). Pregnancy loss in mares associated with exposure to caterpillars in Kentucky and Australia. In Panter, K.E., Wierenga, T.L. and Pfister, J.A. (Ed.), Poisonous Plants: Global Research and Solutions (pp. 165-170) United Kingdom: CABI Publishing.
Conference Paper
Perkins, N. (2015). Statistics for Vets - preparing for and analysing bioequivalence data. In: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Pan Pacific (NZVA and AVA) Veterinary Conference 2015, Combined Proceedings. Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane, Australia, (738-752). 24-29 May 2015.
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave, Perkins, Nigel, O’Rourke, Peter, Barnes, Tamsin, Marquart, Louise, Menzies, Don, Newsome, Tom, Joyner, Di, Phillips, Nancy, Burns, Brian, Morton, John and Jephcott, Sandi (2014). Factors affecting the efficiency with which beef cows become pregnant after calving in Northern Australia. In: Proceedings of the XXVIII World Buiatrics Congress. 28th World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, Australia, (185-189). 27 July-1 August 2014.
McGowan, Michael R., McCosker, K. D., Fordyce, G., Smith, D. R., Perkins, N. R., O'Rourke, P. K., Barnes, T., Marquart, L., Menzies, D., Newsome, T., Joyner, D., Phillips, N., Burns, B. M., Morton, J. M. and Jephcott, J. (2013). Factors affecting performance of beef breeding herds: findings from the Cash Cow project. In: Proceedings of the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference. ACV 2013: Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, (112-116). 26-28 June 2013.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McCosker, Kieren, Smith, Dave, O'Rourke, Peter, Perkins, Nigel and McGowan, Michael (2013). Performance and production of North Australian beef breeding herds - findings from The Cash Cow Project. In: Proceedings of the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference. Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, Australia, (105-111). 25-28 June 2013.
Perkins, N. R., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Carrick, J. B. and Zalucki, M. P. (2012). EAFL risk and caterpillar ecology. In: Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast , Australia, (62-63). 13-15 June 2012.
Todhunter, K. H., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Bryden, W. L., Perkins, N. R. and Begg, A. P. (2012). Histopathology of the feto-placental unit following experimental inductino of EAFL. In: Proceedings of the Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2012. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, Australia, (58-58). 13-15 June 2012.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Endocrine responses in Processionary caterpillar induced EAFL. In: Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, Australia, (65-65). 13-15 June 2012.
McCosker, Kieren D., McGowan, Michael R., O'Rourke, Peter K., Smith, David R., Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian M., Joyner, Di, Phillips, Nancy, Menzies, Don, Newsome, Tom, Perkins, Nigel R., Morton, John M. and Jephcott, Sandi (2011). Cash Cow-exposing northern breeder herd productivity. In: Proceedings of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference. Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC 2011), Darwin, Australia, (19-23). 3 -4 Augsut 2011.
Farmer, T., Cowley, T., Streeter, S. J., Perkins, N., Quigley, S. P. and Poppi, D. P. (2011). Live weight gain of weaner steers selected on growth rate after weaning and fed Cavalcade (Centrosema pascuroum) or Mekong grass (Brachiaria brizantha) hay. In: Proceedings of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference. Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC 2011), Darwin, NT, Australia, (). 2 - 5 August 2011.
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don, Joyner, Di, Perkins Nigel and O'Rourke, Peter (2011). Cashcow for vets: Using foetal-aging to improve the reproductive management of beef herds. In: Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference 2011. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference (AVA, 2011), Adelaide, Australia, (E3.1.1-E3.1.5). 15-20 May 2011.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R., Begg, A. P. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Nocardioform like focal mucoid placentitis as sequelae to caterpillar exposure in mares. In: Proceedings of the Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, (15-15). 3-5 June 2010.
Todhunter, K. H., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Perkins, N. R., Begg, A.P. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Pathology of mares aborting during equine amnionitis and foetal loss. In: Proceedings of the Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, (14-14). 3-5 June 2010.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Placentitis following exposure of mares to Processionary Caterpillars. In: Proceedings of the Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, (1-2). 3-5 June 2010.
Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter. K.H., Anderson, S.T., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (2010). Caterpillars and equine fetal loss: An Australian perspective. In: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction. 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Lexington, KY, U.S.A., (S349-S350). 26-30 July, 2010.
Todhunter. K.H., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Begg, A.P., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (2010). Caterpillars and equine fetal loss: aspects of histopathology. In: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction. 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Lexington, KY, U.S.A., (S351-S352). Elsevier BV.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2008). Processionary caterpillars: their role in early pregnancy loss. In: Proceedings of the Australian Equine Science Symposium. Research for the 21st Century Horse Industry: From Genomics to the Winning Post., Gold Coast , Australia, (57-57). 4-6 June, 2008.
Todhunter, K. H., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Perkins, N. R., Bryden, W. L. and Begg, A. P. (2008). Equine amnionitis and foetal loss: aspects of the pathology. In: Proceedings of the Australian Equine Science Symposium. Research for the 21st Century Horse Industry: From Genomics to the Winning Post., Gold Coast, Australia, (68-68). 4-6 June, 2008.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2008). Processionary caterpillars are an abortifacient in mares. In: ASAP Proceedings - Animal Production in Australia. Australia & New Zealand Societies of Animal Production. First Joint Conference, St. Lucia, Queensland, (75-75). 23-27 June 2008.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). A role for caterpillars in the aetiology of equine amnionitis and foetal loss (EAFL). In: P. Cronje and N. Richards, Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, (247). 9-11 July, 2007.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Burey, K. M., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). Mare fertility following transport and separation from foal. In: USA Equine Science Symposium (ESS 2007), Maryland, USA, (256-257). 5-6 June, 2007.
Bryden, W. L., Broad, T. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Sillence, M. N., Perkins, N. R. and Hodgson, D. R. (2007). Australian Equine Science Symposium : An Overview. In: USA Equine Science Symposium (ESS 2007), Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley , MD, (282-283). 5-9 June 2007.
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Shini, S, Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). Establishment of a link between processionary caterpillars and pregnancy loss in Australian mares. In: Proceedings of the 2007 ESS Symposium. USA Equine Science Symposium (ESS 2007), University of Maryland, (161-162). 5-9 June 2007.
McGowan, T. W., Perkins, N. R., Pinchbeck, G. L., Hohenhaus, M. A., Phillips, C. P., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2006). Survival rates of horses in Queensland, Australia over a 2 year period. In: 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Cairns, Australia, (). 6-11 August 2006.
McGowan, T. M., Perkins, N., Pinchbeck, G., Hohenhaus, M. A., Hodgson, D. R., Pearce, G. P. and McGowan, C. M. (2006). Owner perceptions of health and welfare issues in horses aged 15 yrs or older. In: 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Cairns, Australia, (). 6-11 August 2006.
Burey, K.M., Cawdell-Smith, A J and Perkins, N. R. (2006). Effect of transport and separation from foal on mare fertility at first post-foaling service. In: Proceedings of the Australian Equine Science Symposium: Research for the 21st Century Horse Industry: From Genomics to the Winning Post. Equine Science 2006 : Australian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, (43-43). 13-14 June, 2006.
Perkins, N. R., Todhunter, H., Wylie, M., Begg, P., Gilkerson, R., Muscatello,, Racklyeft, J., Chicken,, Wilson, C. and Cawdell-Smith, A.J. (2006). Equine amnionitis and foetal loss (EAFL) identified as a cause of pregnancy loss in Australian mares. In: Proceedings of the Australian Equine Science Symposium: Research for the 21st Century Horse Industry: From Genomics to the Winning Post. Equine Science 2006 : Australian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, (13-13). 13-14 June, 2006.
McGowan, T. W., Perkins, N. R., Hohenhaus, M. A., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2005). Owner perceptions of health and welfare issues in horses aged 15 yrs or older. In: Research Conference Proceedings 2005. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Qld, (51-51). 8th December 2005.
Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter, K.H., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (). Stage of pregnancy and foetal loss following exposure of mares to processionary caterpillars. In: , United States, (339-340). .
Department Technical Report
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren D., Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave R., O'Rourke, Peter, Perkins, Nigel, Barnes, Tamsin, Marquart, Louise, Morton, John, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don, Burns, Brian and Jephcott, Sandi (2014) North Australian beef fertility project: CashCow. B.NBP.0382, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland.
Journal Article
Tsang, A. S., Dart, A. J., Sole-Guitart, A. , Dart, C. M. , Perkins, N. R. and Jeffcort, L. B. (2017) Comparison of the effects of topical application of UMF20 and UMF5 manuka honey with a generic multifloral honey on wound healing variables in an uncontaminated surgical equine distal limb wound model. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 9: 333-337. doi:10.1111/avj.12616
Huxford, K. E., Dart, A. J., Perkins, N. R., Bell, R. and Jeffcott, L. B. (2017) A pilot study comparing the effect of orally administered esomeprazole and omeprazole on gastric fluid pH in horses. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, . doi:10.1080/00480169.2017.1359125
Bischofberge, A. S., Dart, C. M., Horadagoda, N., Perkins, N. R., Jeffcott, L. B., Little, C. B. and Dart, A. J. (2016) Effect of Manuka honey gel on the transforming growth factor β1 and β3 concentrations, bacterial counts and histomorphology of contaminated full-thickness skin wounds in equine distal limbs. Australian Veterinary Journal, 94 1-2: 27-34. doi:10.1111/avj.12405
Perkins, L.E., Zalucki, M.P., Perkins, N.R., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter, K.H., Bryden, W.L. and Cribb, B.W. (2015) The urticating setae of Ochrogaster lunifer, an Australian processionary caterpillar of veterinary importance. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 30 2: 241-245. doi:10.1111/mve.12156
Bischofberger, A. S., Tsang, A. S., Horadagoda, N., Dart, C. M., Perkins, N. R., Jeffcott, L. B., Jackson, C. J. and Dart, A. J. (2015) Effect of activated protein C in second intention healing of equine distal limb wounds: a preliminary study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 10: 361-366. doi:10.1111/avj.12363
Moore, S. J., Madin, B., Norman, G. and Perkins, N. R. (2015) Risk factors for mortality in cattle during live export from Australia by sea. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 10: 339-348. doi:10.1111/avj.12355
Moore, S. Jo, O'Dea, Mark A., Perkins, Nigel and O'Hara, Amanda J. (2015) Estimation of nasal shedding and seroprevalence of organisms known to be associated with bovine respiratory disease in Australian live export cattle. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 27 1: 6-17. doi:10.1177/1040638714559741
Todhunter, K. H., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Bryden, W. L., Perkins, N. R. and Begg, A. P. (2014) Processionary Caterpillar Setae and Equine Fetal Loss: 1. Histopathology of Experimentally Exposed Pregnant Mares. Veterinary Pathology, 51 6: 1117-1130. doi:10.1177/0300985813516638
Todhunter, K. T., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Bryden, W. L., Perkins, N. R. and Begg, A. P. (2014) Processionary caterpillar setae and equine fetal loss: 2. Histopathology of the fetal-placental unit from experimentally exposed mares. Veterinary Pathology, 51 6: 1131-1142. doi:10.1177/0300985813516639
Jackson, R., Hilson, R. P. N., Perkins, N. R., Heuer, C. and West, D. M. (2014) Epidemiology of vaginal prolapse in mixed-age ewes in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 62 6: 328-337. doi:10.1080/00480169.2014.925788
Metcalfe, S, Hulands-Nave, A, Bell, M, Kidd, C, Pasloske, K, O'Hagan, B, Perkins, NR and Whittem, T (2014) Multicentre, randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of alfaxalone administered to bitches for induction of anaesthesia prior to caesarean section. Australian Veterinary Journal, 92 9: 333-338. doi:10.1111/avj.12223
Koenig, Toby J., Dart, Andrew J., McIlwraith, Wayne, Horadogoda, Neil, Bell, Robin J., Perkins, Nigel R., Dart, Christina, Krockenberger, Mark, Jeffcott, Leo B. and Little, Christopher B. (2014) Treatment of experimentally induced osteoarthritis in horses using an intravenous combination of sodium pentosan polysulfate, N‐acetyl glucosamine, and sodium hyaluronan. Veterinary Surgery, 43 5: 612-622. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12203.x
Cashmore, R. G., Havlicek, N., Perkins, N. R., James, D. R., Fearnside, S. M., Marchevsky, A. M. and Black, A. P. (2014) Major complications and risk factors associated with surgical correction of congenital medial patellar luxation in 124 dogs. Veterinary Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology, 27 4: 263-270. doi:10.3415/VCOT-13-08-010
Moore, S. Jo, O'Dea, Mark A., Perkins, Nigel, Barnes, Anne and O'Hara, Amanda J. (2014) Mortality of live export cattle on long-haul voyages: pathologic changes and pathogens. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 26 2: 252-265. doi:10.1177/1040638714522465
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2013) Exposure of mares to processionary caterpillars (Ochrogaster lunifer) in early pregnancy: an additional dimension to equine amnionitis and fetal loss. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45 6: 755-760. doi:10.1111/evj.12044
Bischofberger, Andrea S., Hadidane, Ines, Wereszka, Marta M., Perkins, Nigel R., Jeffcott, Leo B. and Dart, Andrew J. (2013) Effect of age and prostheses location on rima glottidis area in equine cadaveric larynges. Veterinary Surgery, 42 3: 286-290. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01101.x
Bischofberger, Andrea S., Wereszka, Marta M., Hadidane, Ines, Perkins, Nigel R., Jeffcott, Leo B. and Dart, Andrew J. (2013) Optimal tension, position and number of prostheses required to achieve maximum area of the rima glottidis following laryngoplasty. Veterinary Surgery, 42 3: 280-285. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01103.x
Todhunter, KH, Muscatello, G, Blishen, AJ, Chicken, C, Perkins, NR, Gilkerson, JR and Begg, AP (2013) Bacteria isolated from field cases of equine amnionitis and foetal loss. Australian Veterinary Journal, 91 4: 138-142. doi:10.1111/avj.12022
Bischofberger, Andrea S., Dart, Christina M., Perkins, Nigel R., Kelly, Ashley, Jeffcott, Leo and Dart, Andrew J. (2013) The effect of short and longer term Manuka honey treatment on second intention healing of contaminated and uncontaminated wounds on the distal aspect of horses. Veterinary Surgery, 42 2: 154-160. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01083.x
O'Hagan, B, Pasloske, K, McKinnon, C, Perkins, NR and Whittem, T (2012) Clinical evaluation of alfaxalone as an anaesthetic induction agent in cats less than 12 weeks of age. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 10: 395-401. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00983.x
McGowan, Thomas W., Phillips, Clive J. C., Hodgson, David R., Perkins, Nigel and McGowan, Catherine M. (2012) Euthanasia in aged horses: Relationship between the owner's personality and their opinions on, and experience of, euthanasia of horses. Anthrozoos, 25 3: 261-275. doi:10.2752/175303712X13403555186091
O'Hagan, B, Pasloske, K, McKinnon, C, Perkins, NR and Whittem, T (2012) Clinical evaluation of alfaxalone as an anaesthetic induction agent in dogs less than 12 weeks of age. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 9: 346-350. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00974.x
Kwan, C, Bell, RJ, Koenig, T, Bischofberger, A, Horadogoda, N, Perkins, NR, Jeffcott, LB and Dart, AJ (2012) Effects of intra-articular sodium pentosan polysulfate and glucosamine on the cytology, total protein concentration and viscosity of synovial fluid in horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 8: 315-320. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00959.x
Tee, SY, Dart, AJ, MacDonald, MH, Perkins, NR, Horadogoda, N and Jeffcott, LB (2012) Effects of collecting serial tracheal aspirate and bronchoalveolar lavage samples on the cytological findings of subsequent samples in healthy Standardbred horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 7: 247-251. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00950.x
Ruppin, M, Sullivan, S, Coindon, F, Perkins, NR, Lee, L, Jeffcott, LB and Dart, AJ (2012) Retrospective study of 103 presumed cases of tick (Ixodes holocyclus) envenomation in the horse. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90 5: 175-180. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00916.x
Bischofberger, Andrea S., Dart, Christina M., Perkins, Nigel R. and Dart, Andrew J. (2011) A preliminary study on the effect of manuka honey on second intention healing of wounds on distal forelimbs in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 40 7: 898-902. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00886.x
Perkins, NR, Webster, WR, Wright, T, Denney, I and Links, I (2011) Vaccination program in the response to the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 S1: 126-134. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00766.x
Frazer, JL, Perkins, NR and Pitt, D (2011) Role of personal decontamination in preventing the spread of equine influenza. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 S1: 120-124. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00763.x
Kung, N, Mackenzie, S, Pitt, D, Robinson, B and Perkins, NR (2011) Significant features of the epidemiology of equine influenza in Queensland, Australia, 2007. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 S1: 78-85. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00781.x
Izzo, MM, Kirkland, PD, Mohler, VL, Perkins, NR, Gunn, AA and House, JK (2011) Prevalence of major enteric pathogens in Australian dairy calves with diarrhoea. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 5: 167-173. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00692.x
Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter, K.H., Anderson, S.T., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (2011) Equine amnionitis and fetal loss: Mare abortion following experimental exposure to Processionary caterpillars (Ochrogaster lunifer). Equine Veterinary Journal, 44 3: 282-288. doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00424.x
Dart, Andrew J., Dart, Christina M., Dudhia, Jay, Perkins, Nigel, Canfield, Paul and Smith, Roger K. W. (2011) A preliminary study on the effect of wounding on transforming growth factor-beta 1 and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein concentrations in the skin of horses. Veterinary Surgery, 40 1: 59-65. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00756.x
McGowan, T. W., Pinchbeck, G., Phillips, C. J. C., Perkins, N., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2010) A survey of aged horses in Queensland, Australia. Part 2: clinical signs and owners' perceptions of health and welfare. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88 12: 465-471. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2010.00638.x
McGowan, T. W., Pinchbeck, G., Phillips. C. J. C., Perkins, N., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2010) A survey of aged horses in Queensland, Australia. Part 1: Management and preventive health care. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88 11: 420-427. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2010.00637.x
Rainger, JE, Dart, CM and Perkins, NR (2010) Factors affecting the relationship between arterial and end-tidal carbon dioxide pressures in the anaesthetized horse. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88 1-2: 13-19. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2009.00535.x
Sullivan, T. M., Micke, G. C., Perkins, N., Martin, G. B., Wallace, C. R., Gatford, K. L., Owens, J. A. and Perry, V. E. A. (2009) Dietary protein during gestation affects maternal insulin-like growth factor, insulin-like growth factor binding protein, leptin concentrations, and fetal growth in heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 87 10: 3304-3316. doi:10.2527/jas.2008-1753
Pasloske, K., Sauer, B., Perkins, N. and Whittem, T. (2009) Plasma pharmacokinetics of alfaxalone in both premedicated and unpremedicated Greyhound dogs after single, intravenous administration of Alfaxan at a clinical dose. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 32 5: 510-513. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2009.01070.x
Perkins, N. R. (2009) Equine influenza in Australia. Microbiology Australia, 30 4: 129-131.
Dart, AJ, Perkins, NR, Dart, CM, Jeffcott, LB and Canfield, P (2009) Effect of bandaging on second intention healing of wounds of the distal limb in horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87 6: 215-218. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2009.00428.x
Dart, Andrew, Tee, Elizabeth, Brennan, Moses, Dart, Christina, Perkins, Nigel, Chapman, Stella and Debney, Sally (2009) Effect of prosthesis number and position on rima glottidis area in equine laryngeal specimens. Veterinary Surgery, 38 4: 452-456. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2009.00525.x
Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N R., Wylie, R. M., Chicken, C., Blishen, A. J., Racklyeft, D. J., Muscatello, G., Wilson, M. C., Adams, P. L., Gilkerson, J. R., Bryden, W. L. and Begg, A. P. (2009) Equine amnionitis and fetal loss: The case definition for an unrecognised cause of abortion in mares. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87 1-2: 35-38. doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2008.00386.x
Prowse, Stephen J., Perkins, Nigel and Field, Hume (2009) Strategies for enhancing Australia's capacity to respond to emerging infectious diseases. Veterinaria Italiana, 45 1: 67-78.
Research Report
Bryden, W. L. and Perkins, N. R. (2006) Analysis of stabling requirements for the Thoroughbred racing industry in South East Queensland : Queensland Racing Limited