The purpose of this study was to describe the circulation of TTV and/or porcine pestivirus in commercial wean-to-finish populations. Oral fluid samples were collected from 10 wean-to-finish sites at 2week intervals from placement (3 weeks of age) to close-out. Testing for porcine pestivirus and TTV using PCR-based assays was performed on these samples. Among the 600 oral fluid samples tested, o...

PURPOSE Crank torque (CT) application and rate of CT development (RCTD) are important considerations in sprint cycling. The stiffness of the musculotendinous unit is related to the isometric rate of torque development (RTD); however, this relationship has yet to be examined in sprint cycling. METHODS Maximal isometric torque (MIT) and isometric RTD of the quadriceps were assessed in 21 traine...

In 2018, an outbreak resulting in deaths of 28 breeding pigeons was reported north Brisbane, Australia. The affected birds had runny nasal discharge and poor body condition. Two were submitted to Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory, for investigation. A range diagnostic tests excluded a number known pathogens, no virus isolated cell culture. Histopathological examination revealed severe acute multi...