Consistent with the goal of encouraging publication of results and promotion of use of knowledge, ACDP has compiled the following list of relevant contributions for 2021:
Journal Papers
Bowden, T., Crowther, J. & Wang, J., (2021) Review of critical factors affecting analytical characteristics of serological and molecular assays. Revue Scientifique et Technique, 40 (1), 53-73.
Colling, A. & Gardner, I.A., (eds), (2021) In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1).
Gardner, I.A., Colling, A., Caraguel, C.G., Crowther, J.R., Jones, G., Firestone, S.M. & Heuer C., (2021) Introduction - Validation of test for OIE-listed diseases as fit-for-purpose in a world of evolving diagnostic technologies and pathogens. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 19–28.
Colling, A. & Gardner, I.A., (2021) Conclusions - Validation of test for OIE-listed diseases as fit-for-purpose in a world of evolving diagnostic technologies and pathogens. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1).
Caraguel, C.G.B. & Colling, A., (2021) Diagnostic likelihood ratio the next-generation of diagnostic test accuracy measurement. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 299–309. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3226.
Gifford, G., Szabó, M., Hibbard, R., Mateo, D., Colling A., Gardner I. & Erlacher-Vindel, E., (2021) Validation, certification and registration of certified tests and regulatory control of veterinary diagnostic test kits. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 173–188. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3216.
Newberry, K. & Colling, A., (2021) Quality standards and guidelines for test validation for infectious diseases in veterinary laboratories. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 227–237. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3220.
Waugh, C., & Clark, G.A., (2021) Factors affecting test reproducibility among laboratories. In Diagnostic testvalidation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 131-143.
Watson, J.W., Clark, G.A. & Williams D.T., (2021) The value of virtual biobanks for transparency purposes with respect to reagents and samples used during test development and validation. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 253-259.
Shan, S., Bruce, K., Stevens, V., Wong, F.Y.K., Wang, J., Johnson, D., Middleton, D., O’Riley, K., McCullough, S., Williams, D.T., & Bergfeld, J., (2021) In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of a Pigeon Paramyxovirus Type 1 Isolated from Domestic Pigeons in Victoria, Australia 2011. Viruses, 13, 429.
Samsing, F., Hopf, J., Davis, S., Wynne, J.W. & Durr, P.A, (2021) Will Australia's common carp (Cyprinus carpio) populations develop resistance to Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) if released as a biocontrol agent? Identification of pathways and knowledge gaps. Biological Control, 157 104571.
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Nyandowe, T., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Avipoxvirus Isolated from an Endangered Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi). Pathogens, 10(5), 575, doi: 10.3390/pathogens10050575.
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Characterisation of an Australian fowlpox virus carrying a near-full-length provirus of reticuloendotheliosis virus. Archives of Virology, 166, pages1485-1488
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Avipoxvirus Isolated from an Endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes). Viruses, 13(2), 194.
Annand, E., High, H., Wong, F., Phommachanh, P., Chanthavisouk, C., Happold, J., Dhingra, M., Eagles, D., Britton, P & Alders, R., (2021) Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Sekong province Lao PDR 2018-Potential for improved surveillance and management. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 101(S1), 336-383.
Barrett, R.S., Wiethoelter, A. & Halpin, K., (2021) The Hendra virus vaccine: perceptions regarding the role of antibody titre testing." Aust Vet J, Vol 99, 9.
Halpin, K., Graham, K. & Durr, P.A., (2021) Sero-Monitoring of Horses Demonstrates the Equivac((R)) HeV Hendra Virus Vaccine to Be Highly Effective in Inducing Neutralising Antibody Titres. Vaccines (Basel), 9(7).
Riddell, S., Goldie, S., McAuley, A J., Kuiper, M.J., Durr, P.A., Blasdell, K.R., Tachedjian, M., Druce, J.D., Smith, T.R.F., Broderick, K.E. & Vasan, S.S., (2021) Live Virus Neutralisation of the 501Y.V1 and 501Y.V2 SARS-CoV-2 Variants following INO-4800 Vaccination of Ferrets. Front Immunol, 12: 694857.
Mileto, P., da Conceicao, F., Stevens, V., Cummins, D., Certoma, A., Neave, M.J., Bendita da Costa Jong, J. & Williams, D.T., (2021) Complete Genome Sequence of African Swine Fever Virus Isolated from a Domestic Pig in Timor-Leste, 2019. Microbiol Resour Announc, 10(26): e0026321.
Sarker, S., Bowden,T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Genomic characterisation of a novel avipoxvirus, magpiepox virus 2, from an Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen terraereginae). Virology, 562, 121-127.
Graham, K., Gilligan, D., Brown, P., van Klinken, R.D., McColl, K.A. & Durr, P.A., (2021) Use of spatio-temporal habitat suitability modelling to prioritise areas for common carp biocontrol in Australia using the virus CyHV-3. J Environ Manage, 295: 113061.
Harrison, A.R., Todd, S., Dearnley, M., David, C.T., Green, D., Rawlinson, S.M., Au, G.G., Marsh, G.A. & Moseley, G.W., (2021). Antagonism of STAT3 signalling by Ebola virus. PLoS Pathog, 17(6): e1009636.
Hobbs, E.C., Colling, A., Gurung, R.B.& Allen, J., (2021) The potential of diagnostic point-of-care tests (POCTs) for infectious and zoonotic animal diseases in developing countries: Technical, regulatory and sociocultural considerations. Transbound Emerg Dis, 68(4): 1835-1849.
Hobbs, E.C. & Reid, T.J., (2021) Animals and SARS-CoV-2: Species susceptibility and viral transmission in experimental and natural conditions, and the potential implications for community transmission. Transbound Emerg Dis, 68(4): 1850-1867.
Horman, W.S.J., Kedzierska, K., Rootes, C.L., Bean, A.G.D., Nguyen, T.H.O. & D. S. Layton (2021). Ferret Interferon (IFN)-Inducible Transmembrane Proteins Are Upregulated by both IFN-alpha and Influenza Virus Infection. J Virol, 95(14): e0011121.
Horman, W.S.J., Kedzierska, K., Rootes, C.L., Bean, A.G.D., Nguyen, T.H.O. & Layton, D.S, (2021) Upregulated expression of ferret Interferon-Inducible Transmembrane genes by IFN-alpha and influenza virus infection. J Virol, 95(7).
Jansen van Vuren, P., Parry, R., Khromykh, A.A. & Paweska, J.T., (2021) A 1958 Isolate of Kedougou Virus (KEDV) from Ndumu, South Africa, Expands the Geographic and Temporal Range of KEDV in Africa. Viruses, 13(7).
Kuhn, J. H., et al., (2021). 2021 Taxonomic update of phylum Negarnaviricota (Riboviria: Orthornavirae), including the large orders Bunyavirales and Mononegavirales. Arch Virol, Aug 31.
Layton, D., Burkett, K., Marsh, G.A., Singanallur, N.B., Barr, J., Layton, R., Riddell, S.J., Brown, S., Trinidad, L., Au, G.G., McAuley, A.J., Lowther, S., Watson J. & Vasan, S.S., (2021) Type I Hypersensitivity in Ferrets Following Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 Inoculum: Lessons Learned. ILAR J, June 23.
Malladi, S. K., et al., (2021) Immunogenicity and Protective Efficacy of a Highly Thermotolerant, Trimeric SARS-CoV-2 Receptor Binding Domain Derivative. ACS Infect Dis, 7(8): 2546-2564.
Manning, L. K., Srivastava, M., Bingham, J., Curran, G.C., Westermann T. & Cook, R.W., (2021) Neuronal inclusions resembling Negri bodies in the thalamus of a red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). Aust Vet J, 99(5): 178-180.
Mara, K., Dai, A., Brice, A.M., Alexander, M.R., Tribolet, L., Layton, D.S. & Bean, A.G.D., (2021) Investigating the Interaction between Negative Strand RNA Viruses and Their Hosts for Enhanced Vaccine Development and Production. Vaccines (Basel), 9(1).
Marsh, G. A., et al., (2021) ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine candidate significantly reduces SARS-CoV-2 shedding in ferrets. NPJ Vaccines, 6(1): 67.
Marsh, G. A., et al., (2021) In vitro characterisation of SARS-CoV-2 and susceptibility of domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Transbound Emerg Dis.
McNabb, L., Andiani, A., Bulavaite, A., Zvirbliene, A., Sasnauskas K. & Lunt, R., (2021) Development and validation of an IgM antibody capture ELISA for early detection of Hendra virus. J Virol Methods, 298: 114296.
Paweska, J. T., Jansen van Vuren, P., Msimang, V., Lo, M.M., Thiongane, Y., Mulumba-Mfumu, L.K., Mansoor, A., Fafetine, J.M., Magona, J.W., Boussini, H., Bazanow, B., Wilson, W.C., Pepin, M., Unger H. & Viljoen, G., (2021) Large-Scale International Validation of an Indirect ELISA Based on Recombinant Nucleocapsid Protein of Rift Valley Fever Virus for the Detection of IgG Antibody in Domestic Ruminants. Viruses, 13(8).
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Characterisation of an Australian fowlpox virus carrying a near-full-length provirus of reticuloendotheliosis virus. Arch Virol, 166(5): 1485-1488.
Singanallur, N.B., Dekker, A. Eble, P.L., van Hemert-Kluitenberg, F., Weerdmeester, K., Horsington, J.J. & Vosloo, W., (2021) Emergency FMD Serotype O Vaccines Protect Cattle against Heterologous Challenge with a Variant Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus from the O/ME-SA/Ind2001 Lineage. Vaccines (Basel), 9(10).
Tong, Z. W. M., Karawita, A.C., Kern, C., Zhou, H., Sinclair, J.E., Yan, L., Chew, K.Y., Lowther, S., Trinidad, L., Challagulla, A., Schat, K.A., Baker M.L. & Short K.R., (2021) Primary Chicken and Duck Endothelial Cells Display a Differential Response to Infection with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus. Genes (Basel), 12(6).
Tribolet, L., Alexander, M.R., Brice, A.M., van Vuren, P.J., Rootes, C.L., Mara, K., McDonald, M., Bruce, K.L., Gough, T.J., Shi, S., Cowled, C., Bean A.G.D. & Stewart C.R., (2021) ILRUN Downregulates ACE2 Expression and Blocks Infection of Human Cells by SARS-CoV-2. J Virol, 95(15).
Wang, J., Anderson, D.E., Halpin, K., Hong, X., Chen, H., Walker, S., Valdeter, S., van der Heide, B., Neave, M.J., Bingham, J., O'Brien, D., Eagles, D., Wang L.F. & Williams D.T., (2021) A new Hendra virus genotype found in Australian flying foxes. Virol J, 18(1): 197.
White, J. R., Williams, D.T., Davies, K., Wang, J., Chen, H., Certoma, A., Davis, S.S., Weir, R.P., Melville, L.F. & Eagles, D., (2021) Bluetongue virus serotype 12 enters Australia - a further incursion of novel western lineage genome segments. J Gen Virol, 102(3).
Yuen, K. Y., Fraser, N. S., Henning, J., Halpin, K., Gibson, J. S., Betzien, L. & Stewart, A. J., (2021) Hendra virus: Epidemiology dynamics in relation to climate change, diagnostic tests and control measures. One Health, 12: 100207.
Paton, D.J., Di Nardo, A., Knowles, N.J., Wadsworth, J., Pituco, E.M., Cosivi, O., Rivera, A.M., Bakkali Kassimi, L., Brocchi, E., de Clercq, C., Maree, F.F., Singh, R.K., Vosloo, W., P, M-K., Sumption, K.J., Ludi, A.B. & King, D.P., (2021) The history of foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype C: the first known extinct serotype? Virus Evolution, 7(1): veab009.
Challagulla, A., Shi, S., Nair, K., O’Neil, T.E., Morris, K.R., Wise, T.G., Cahill, D.M., Tizard, M.L., Doran, T.J. & Jenkins, K.A., (2021) Marker counter-selection via CRISPR/Cas9 co-targeting for efficient generation of genome edited avian cell lines and germ cells. Animal Biotechnology, 1-11.
Alexander, M.R., Brice, A.M., Jansen van Vuren, P., Rootes, C.L., Tribolet, L., Cowled, C., Bean, A.G.D. & Stewart, C.R., (2021) Ribosome-profiling reveals restricted post transcriptional expression of antiviral cytokines and transcription factors during SARS-CoV-2 infection. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 22, 3392.
Blasdell, K.R., Wynne, J.W., Perera, D. & Firth, C., First detection of a novel unknown host flavivirus in a Malaysian rodent. Access Microbiology, 2021;3:000223.
Cheung, A., Dufour, S., Jones, G., Kostoulas, P., Stevenson, M.A., Singanallur, N.B. & Firestone, S.M., Bayesian latent class analysis when there is an imperfect reference test. OIE revue scientifique et technique, 2021; 40(1):271-286.
Halpin, K., Singanallur, N.B., Tribolet, L. & Hobbs, E., (2021) Perspectives and challenges on validating new diagnostic technologies. Revue Scientifique et Technique Office International des Epizootic, 40(1):145-157.
Beale, D.J., Shah, R., Karpe, A.V., Hillyer, K.E., McAuley, A.J., Au, G.G., Marsh, G.A. & Vasan, S.S., (2021) Metabolic profiling from an asymptomatic ferret model of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Metabolites, 11, 327.
Ludi, A., Mioulet, V., Vosloo, W. & King, D., (2021) Selection and use of reference panels: a case study highlighting current gaps in materials available for foot-and-mouth disease. OIE Scientific and Technical Review, 40(1):239-251.
Farr, R.J., Rootes, C.L., Rowntree, L.C., Nguyen, T.H.O., Hensen, L., Kedzierski, L., Cheng, A.C., Kedzierski, K., Au, G.G., Marsh, G.A., Vasan, S.S., Hong Foo, C. & Cowled, C., (2021) Altered microRNA expression in COVID-19patients enables identification of SARS-CoV-2 infection. PLOS Pathogens, 17(7), 1-12.
Javed, N., Bhatti, A. & Paradkar, P.N., (2021) Advances in Understanding Vector Behavioural Traits after Infection. Pathogens, 10, 1376.
Paweska, J.T., Jansen van Vuren, P., Store, N., Markotter, W. & Kemp, A., (2021) Vector Competence of Eucampsipoda Africana (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) for Marburg Virus Transmission in Rousettus Aegyptiacus (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae). Viruses, 13, 2226.
Edwards, S.J., Caruso, S., Suen, W.W., Jackson, S., Rowe, B., Marsh, G.A. (2021) Evaluation of henipavirus chemical inactivation methods for the safe removal of samples from the high-containment PC4 laboratory. J Virol Methods, 298:114287.
Gamble, A., Yeo, Y.Y., Butler, A.A., Tang, H., Snedden, C.E., Mason, C.T., Buchholz, D.W., Bingham, J., Aguilar, H.C., Lloyd-Smith, J.O. (2021) Drivers and Distribution of Henipavirus-Induced Syncytia: What Do We Know? Viruses. 13(9):1755.
Boardman WSJ, Baker ML, Boyd V, Crameri G, Peck GR, Reardon T, Smith IG, Caraguel CGB, Prowse TAA. Serological evidence of exposure to a coronavirus antigenically related to severe acute respiratory syndromevirus (SARS-CoV-1) in the Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus). Transbound Emerg Dis. 2021Jul;68(4):2628-2632. doi: 10.1111/tbed.13908.
Cox-Witton K, Baker ML, Edson D, Peel AJ, Welbergen JA, Field H. Risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission fromhumans to bats - An Australian assessment. One Health. 2021 Dec;13:100247. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100247.
Sun H, Niu Q, Yang J, Zhao Y, Tian Z, Fan J, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Geng S, Zhang Y, Guan G, Williams DT, Luo J, YinH, Liu Z. Transcriptome Profiling Reveals Features of Immune Response and Metabolism of Acutely Infected, Dead and Asymptomatic Infection of African Swine Fever Virus in Pigs. Front Immunol. 2021 Dec 15;12:808545.
Mulvey P, Duong V, Boyer S, Burgess G, Williams DT, Dussart P, Horwood PF. The Ecology and Evolution ofJapanese Encephalitis Virus. Pathogens. 2021 Nov 24;10(12):1534.
Williams, DT, Paradkar, P, Karl, S. (2021). Chapter 14: Arbovirus Detection in Vectors. In: Genetically Modifiedand other Innovative Vector Control Technologies: Eco-bio-social Considerations for Safe Application; Ed. BrijKishore Tyagi. Springer Nature, Singapore. Published 14th December, 2021.
Wille. M., et al., (2021) Australia as a global sink for the genetic diversity of avian influenza A virus. bioRxiv2021.11.30.470533; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.11.30.470533
Conference presentations
Williams DT. ASF Diagnostic and Research Support at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness andASF Vaccine Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia; 5th February 2021. Webinar.
Drew T. Implications of use of unauthorised ASF vaccines in the region. Regional Consultation Workshop onASF Preparedness and Response, Virtual Workshop based in Bangkok, Thailand; 9-10 March 2021.
Colling, A. Validation of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases: challenges and opportunities. InternationalSymposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health - Current Status and Way Forward, 28 June to 2 July 2021.
Eagles, Debbie; Paradkar, Prasad. Vector-borne diseases - gaps and opportunities. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Williams, David. ASF research at ACDP. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Wong, Frank. One Health animal influenza surveillance through the WHO/OIE/FAO tripartite global networked approach. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Moody, Nick; Sunarto, Agus. The National Carp Control Plan: Essential studies on cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) prior to release of the virus in Australian waters. In: 18th Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference; Melbourne, Australia (online). Centre for Invasive Species Solutions; 2021.
Beale, David; Shah, Rohan; Karpe, Avinash; Hillyer, Katie; Vasan, Vasan A critical appraisal of the ferret model of SARS-CoV-2 infection from a metabolomics perspective, 9th International Singapore Lipid Symposium 1-5 March 2021
Williams DT. ASF Diagnostic and Research Support at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness and ASF Vaccine Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 5th February, 2021.
Williams DT. And Drew T. Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness - Introduction as new reference centre for ASF and CSF. The 3rd OIE Regional Meeting of OIE Reference Centres (RCs) in Asia and the Pacific, 24-25 February 2021.
Williams DT. Feedback from the Global network of ASF laboratories & global pool of experts and Introduction to ACDP ASF and CSF. OIE-FAO GF-TADs Regional Laboratory Expert Meeting on ASF and other pig diseases in Asia and the Pacific, 24th June 2021.
Williams DT. Available laboratory and field diagnostic tools for ASF diagnosis. OIE-FAO GF-TADs African swine fever (ASF) Coordination Virtual meeting: Session III ASF Diagnosis, 25th August 2021.
Williams DT. ACDP Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 7th September 2021
Williams DT. Options for portable and field diagnostics Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 15th December 2021.
Wong FYK. FAO consultation on non-avian zoonotic influenza in Asia (virtual), FAO-RAP Bangkok, Thailand, 20 January, 26 January, 3 February & 10 February 2021.
Wong FYK & Scott A. OIE Regional Expert Network Meetings for Avian Diseases in Asia & the Pacific (virtual), OIE-RRAP Tokyo, Japan on 29-30 February & 10 December 2021.
Wong FYK. FAO Expert Group Consultation Towards Mitigating Pandemic Influenza Risk (virtual), FAO-RAP Bangkok, Thailand, 30 November-3 December 2021.
Wong FYK. Avian Influenza Challenges (Genetic diversity, evolution, vaccine composition) - OFFLU perspectives. FAO-ECTAD Indonesia High Level Avian Influenza Surveillance and Vaccination Policy Consultation Meeting. FAO-ECTAD & Government of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 23-24 December 2021.
Drew, T. W. Classical swine fever – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Aujeszky’s disease – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Foot & mouth disease – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Porcine reproductive & respiratory syndrome – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Classical swine fever – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Drew, T. W. Aujeszky’s disease – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Drew, T. W. Porcine reproductive & respiratory syndrome – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Eagles, D. BSL3 and BSL4 Biosafety & Biosecurity: International Perspectives, BSL4ZNet International Conference, Keynote speaker, September 2021
Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)
Consistent with the goal of encouraging publication of results and promotion of use of knowledge, ACDP has compiled the following list of relevant contributions for 2021:
Journal Papers
Bowden, T., Crowther, J. & Wang, J., (2021) Review of critical factors affecting analytical characteristics of serological and molecular assays. Revue Scientifique et Technique, 40 (1), 53-73.
Colling, A. & Gardner, I.A., (eds), (2021) In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1).
Gardner, I.A., Colling, A., Caraguel, C.G., Crowther, J.R., Jones, G., Firestone, S.M. & Heuer C., (2021) Introduction - Validation of test for OIE-listed diseases as fit-for-purpose in a world of evolving diagnostic technologies and pathogens. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 19–28.
Colling, A. & Gardner, I.A., (2021) Conclusions - Validation of test for OIE-listed diseases as fit-for-purpose in a world of evolving diagnostic technologies and pathogens. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1).
Caraguel, C.G.B. & Colling, A., (2021) Diagnostic likelihood ratio the next-generation of diagnostic test accuracy measurement. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 299–309. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3226.
Gifford, G., Szabó, M., Hibbard, R., Mateo, D., Colling A., Gardner I. & Erlacher-Vindel, E., (2021) Validation, certification and registration of certified tests and regulatory control of veterinary diagnostic test kits. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 173–188. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3216.
Newberry, K. & Colling, A., (2021) Quality standards and guidelines for test validation for infectious diseases in veterinary laboratories. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 227–237. doi:10.20506/rst.40.1.3220.
Waugh, C., & Clark, G.A., (2021) Factors affecting test reproducibility among laboratories. In Diagnostic testvalidation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 131-143.
Watson, J.W., Clark, G.A. & Williams D.T., (2021) The value of virtual biobanks for transparency purposes with respect to reagents and samples used during test development and validation. In Diagnostic test validation science: a key element for effective detection and control of infectious animal diseases. Rev. Sci. Tech. Off. Int. Epiz., 40 (1), 253-259.
Shan, S., Bruce, K., Stevens, V., Wong, F.Y.K., Wang, J., Johnson, D., Middleton, D., O’Riley, K., McCullough, S., Williams, D.T., & Bergfeld, J., (2021) In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of a Pigeon Paramyxovirus Type 1 Isolated from Domestic Pigeons in Victoria, Australia 2011. Viruses, 13, 429.
Samsing, F., Hopf, J., Davis, S., Wynne, J.W. & Durr, P.A, (2021) Will Australia's common carp (Cyprinus carpio) populations develop resistance to Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) if released as a biocontrol agent? Identification of pathways and knowledge gaps. Biological Control, 157 104571.
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Nyandowe, T., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Avipoxvirus Isolated from an Endangered Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi). Pathogens, 10(5), 575, doi: 10.3390/pathogens10050575.
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Characterisation of an Australian fowlpox virus carrying a near-full-length provirus of reticuloendotheliosis virus. Archives of Virology, 166, pages1485-1488
Sarker, S., Athukorala, A., Bowden, T.R. & Boyle, D.B., (2021) Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Avipoxvirus Isolated from an Endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes). Viruses, 13(2), 194.
Annand, E., High, H., Wong, F., Phommachanh, P., Chanthavisouk, C., Happold, J., Dhingra, M., Eagles, D., Britton, P & Alders, R., (2021) Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Sekong province Lao PDR 2018-Potential for improved surveillance and management. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 101(S1), 336-383.
Barrett, R.S., Wiethoelter, A. & Halpin, K., (2021) The Hendra virus vaccine: perceptions regarding the role of antibody titre testing." Aust Vet J, Vol 99, 9.
Halpin, K., Graham, K. & Durr, P.A., (2021) Sero-Monitoring of Horses Demonstrates the Equivac((R)) HeV Hendra Virus Vaccine to Be Highly Effective in Inducing Neutralising Antibody Titres. Vaccines (Basel), 9(7).
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McNabb, L., Andiani, A., Bulavaite, A., Zvirbliene, A., Sasnauskas K. & Lunt, R., (2021) Development and validation of an IgM antibody capture ELISA for early detection of Hendra virus. J Virol Methods, 298: 114296.
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Conference presentations
Williams DT. ASF Diagnostic and Research Support at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness andASF Vaccine Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia; 5th February 2021. Webinar.
Drew T. Implications of use of unauthorised ASF vaccines in the region. Regional Consultation Workshop onASF Preparedness and Response, Virtual Workshop based in Bangkok, Thailand; 9-10 March 2021.
Colling, A. Validation of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases: challenges and opportunities. InternationalSymposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health - Current Status and Way Forward, 28 June to 2 July 2021.
Eagles, Debbie; Paradkar, Prasad. Vector-borne diseases - gaps and opportunities. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Williams, David. ASF research at ACDP. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Wong, Frank. One Health animal influenza surveillance through the WHO/OIE/FAO tripartite global networked approach. Joint Chinese Academy Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CSIRO Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Theme Workshop. CAAS-CSIRO, 07/05/2021 Webinar.
Moody, Nick; Sunarto, Agus. The National Carp Control Plan: Essential studies on cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) prior to release of the virus in Australian waters. In: 18th Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference; Melbourne, Australia (online). Centre for Invasive Species Solutions; 2021.
Beale, David; Shah, Rohan; Karpe, Avinash; Hillyer, Katie; Vasan, Vasan A critical appraisal of the ferret model of SARS-CoV-2 infection from a metabolomics perspective, 9th International Singapore Lipid Symposium 1-5 March 2021
Williams DT. ASF Diagnostic and Research Support at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness and ASF Vaccine Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 5th February, 2021.
Williams DT. And Drew T. Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness - Introduction as new reference centre for ASF and CSF. The 3rd OIE Regional Meeting of OIE Reference Centres (RCs) in Asia and the Pacific, 24-25 February 2021.
Williams DT. Feedback from the Global network of ASF laboratories & global pool of experts and Introduction to ACDP ASF and CSF. OIE-FAO GF-TADs Regional Laboratory Expert Meeting on ASF and other pig diseases in Asia and the Pacific, 24th June 2021.
Williams DT. Available laboratory and field diagnostic tools for ASF diagnosis. OIE-FAO GF-TADs African swine fever (ASF) Coordination Virtual meeting: Session III ASF Diagnosis, 25th August 2021.
Williams DT. ACDP Update. Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 7th September 2021
Williams DT. Options for portable and field diagnostics Virtual Meeting of the OIE Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever for Asia, 15th December 2021.
Wong FYK. FAO consultation on non-avian zoonotic influenza in Asia (virtual), FAO-RAP Bangkok, Thailand, 20 January, 26 January, 3 February & 10 February 2021.
Wong FYK & Scott A. OIE Regional Expert Network Meetings for Avian Diseases in Asia & the Pacific (virtual), OIE-RRAP Tokyo, Japan on 29-30 February & 10 December 2021.
Wong FYK. FAO Expert Group Consultation Towards Mitigating Pandemic Influenza Risk (virtual), FAO-RAP Bangkok, Thailand, 30 November-3 December 2021.
Wong FYK. Avian Influenza Challenges (Genetic diversity, evolution, vaccine composition) - OFFLU perspectives. FAO-ECTAD Indonesia High Level Avian Influenza Surveillance and Vaccination Policy Consultation Meeting. FAO-ECTAD & Government of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 23-24 December 2021.
Drew, T. W. Classical swine fever – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Aujeszky’s disease – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Foot & mouth disease – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Porcine reproductive & respiratory syndrome – aetiology, diagnosis and control. Boehringer Ingelheim BaseCamp Asia Regional Training Programme, March 2021
Drew, T. W. Classical swine fever – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Drew, T. W. Aujeszky’s disease – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Drew, T. W. Porcine reproductive & respiratory syndrome – epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and control in commercial farms Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Academy, August 2021
Eagles, D. BSL3 and BSL4 Biosafety & Biosecurity: International Perspectives, BSL4ZNet International Conference, Keynote speaker, September 2021