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    Changes in the prevalence of lipodystrophy, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk in HIV-infected men
    CSIRO Publishing ; 2015
    In:  Sexual Health Vol. 12, No. 3 ( 2015), p. 240-
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    In: Sexual Health, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 12, No. 3 ( 2015), p. 240-
    Abstract: Background Although it significantly improves HIV-related outcomes, some components of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) cause lipodystrophy syndrome. The composition of combination ART has changed over time but the impact on lipodystrophy prevalence is unknown. Methods: One hundred HIV-infected males underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning, serum lipid testing and completed a questionnaire in a cross-sectional study in 2010. Thirty-four participants of a 1998 study cohort were re-evaluated in 2010. The same parameters were used to define and compare lipodystrophy, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in the two time periods. Results: In 2010, the prevalence of lipodystrophy was lower when compared with 1998 (53% v. 69%, P = 0.012), despite higher mean age (51.8 v. 42.1 years, P  〈  0.0001), duration of HIV (165 v. 86 months, P  〈  0.0001), ART exposure (129 v. 38 months, P  〈  0.0001), CD4+ cell count (601 v. 374 cells µL−1, P  〈  0.0001) and waist circumference (95.5 v. 89.9 cm P  〈  0.0001). Cholesterol (5.0 v. 5.6 mmol L−1, P = 0.0001) and triglycerides (1.9 v. 3.7 mmol L−1, P  〈  0.0001) were significantly lower in 2010. Factors associated with an increased risk of lipodystrophy in 2010 were duration of HIV infection and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, whereas current tenofovir or abacavir use was associated with a decreased risk of lipodystrophy. On multivariate analysis low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (OR, 2.65; CI, 1.4–4.9) remained significant for an increased risk and current tenofovir or abacavir use with reduced risk of lipodystrophy (OR, 0.096; CI, 0.011–0.83). In 2010 there was a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (33 v. 28%) and higher median Framingham CVD risk (9.9% (5.7–14.6) v. 8.2% (4.5–12.9). Conclusion: Despite ageing and longer duration of HIV infection and ART exposure, the prevalence of lipodystrophy in HIV-infected men significantly declined over a 12-year period. However, a trend exists toward a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and increased CVD risk.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1448-5028
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1071/SH14084
    Language: English
    Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
    Publication Date: 2015
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    Trialling a new method to attract feral cats (Felis catus) in situ – the Mata Hari Judas queen
    CSIRO Publishing ; 2024
    In:  Wildlife Research Vol. 51, No. 4 ( 2024-4-16)
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    In: Wildlife Research, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 51, No. 4 ( 2024-4-16)
    Abstract: Context Feral cats are a significant threat to wildlife in Australia and globally. Current feral cat management techniques have limitations that can result in wary, remnant individuals persisting in the landscape and reducing overall pest control efficacy, thus there is a need for additional innovative management techniques. Aims This research aimed to identify whether the Mata Hari Judas technique could be applied to female cats (queens) in situ as a means of attracting and assisting the capture of feral cats. Methods Three queens were induced into prolonged oestrus and contained in enclosures (vennels) in situ with traps attached to capture attracted feral cats. Two vennel treatments were trialled, one housing a Mata Hari Judas queen (queen vennel) and another using auditory and olfactory lures from a Mata Hari Judas queen (faux queen vennel) to compare the attractiveness of the two treatments at three study sites. Camera traps and soil plots were used to monitor and compare cat activity surrounding the vennels prior to, during and after the presence of a Mata Hari Judas queen or her lures. Key results Both vennel treatments attracted multiple feral cats of both sexes, and each trapped one male cat, demonstrating proof of concept for this technique. The queen vennel was significantly more attractive than the faux queen vennel, as demonstrated by higher frequency of cat detections and the duration of time feral cats spent at this vennel. Comparisons between monitoring periods and when the vennels were active showed significant differences in the frequency of cats attracted to the area, further supporting that both the queen and her lures were attractive to cats. Conclusions This research is the first instance where Mata Hari Judas queens have been successfully used in situ to attract and capture feral cats. Future studies should aim to assess this technique in a controlled area with a known cat population to allow for a direct comparison of efficacy with more traditional feral cat management methods. Implications With further refinement, the use of Mata Hari Judas queens in situ could provide an efficient technique for removing remnant cats.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1035-3712 , 1448-5494
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1071/WR23128
    Language: English
    Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
    Publication Date: 2024
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    First use of a microchip-automated nest box
    CSIRO Publishing ; 2021
    In:  Australian Mammalogy Vol. 44, No. 1 ( 2021-1-13), p. 139-142
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    In: Australian Mammalogy, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 44, No. 1 ( 2021-1-13), p. 139-142
    Abstract: Microchip-automated devices have the potential to provide individual free-living animals with safe nesting areas and act as a method of targeted food delivery, while excluding competitors and predators. Wildlife have been successfully trained to use such devices in captivity but never in the wild. Bringing animals into captivity may not always be feasible or appropriate due to the high cost, likely increased stress on the animals, and potential biosecurity risk. Therefore to demonstrate proof of concept that wildlife could be trained in situ to use commercially available microchip-automated devices, a brush-tailed phascogale in the wild was exposed to a microchip-automated door attached to a nest box. The phascogale was successfully trained within 15 days to use the microchip-automated door.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0310-0049 , 1836-7402
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1071/AM20046
    Language: English
    Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Habitat influence on activity patterns of brush-tailed rock-wallabies in Queensland
    CSIRO Publishing ; 2021
    In:  Australian Journal of Zoology Vol. 68, No. 3 ( 2021-8-12), p. 136-144
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    In: Australian Journal of Zoology, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 68, No. 3 ( 2021-8-12), p. 136-144
    Abstract: The brush-tailed rock-wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is a nocturnal refuge dependent herbivore that can be found from south-east Queensland to East Gippsland in Victoria. Brush-tailed rock-wallaby colonies are situated in many different habitat types, and refuge within this habitat is important for their survival. Dingoes coexist with P. penicillata and are perceived to be a threat. This study aimed to determine the link between habitat and P. penicillata behaviour and their interaction with predators. Three P. penicillata colonies were studied within the Little Liverpool Range, Queensland. Images of P. penicillata and dingoes from camera traps were analysed for daily activity patterns and activity overlap between species. Dingo scats were collected and analysed to determine predation. The results indicated that different habitat types change the perceived predation risk and corresponding activity patterns of P. penicillata. Predation risk impacted foraging behaviour, with rock-wallabies in exposed habitat types exhibiting greater predator avoidance behaviours than those in more protected habitat types. The results indicate that brush-tailed rock-wallabies modified their activity patterns according to different habitat types to reduce their risk of predation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0004-959X , 1446-5698
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1071/ZO20090
    Language: English
    Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Expenditure and motivation of Australian recreational hunters
    CSIRO Publishing ; 2014
    In:  Wildlife Research Vol. 41, No. 1 ( 2014), p. 76-
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    In: Wildlife Research, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 41, No. 1 ( 2014), p. 76-
    Abstract: Context Recreational hunting has a long history in Australia, as in other parts of the world. However, the number, characteristics and motivations of Australian hunters have never been investigated in the same way as those in other countries where hunting occurs. Aims In this report, we aimed to systematically survey Australian recreational hunters to determine their demographic characteristics, patterns of spending and motivations. Methods Between September 2011 and June 2012, we encouraged hunters to participate in an anonymous online survey hosted by SurveyMonkey. We asked 53 questions about the hunters, their hunting patterns, expenditure on hunting and their motivations to hunt. Key results In total, 7202 hunters responded to the survey. The respondents were overwhelmingly male and 67% were aged between 31 and 60 years. Almost 34% of respondents were from Victoria, 26.7% from New South Wales and 22.0% from Queensland. Average direct expenditure on hunting was A$1835 per person per annum, whereas indirect expenditure was A$2168. Over 99% of respondents said that they would be willing to participate in pest-control activities if they had the opportunity. Conclusions There are likely to be at least 200 000 and more likely 300 000 recreational hunters in Australia and they spend in excess of A$1 billion dollars annually on hunting. Almost all of these hunters are willing to participate in direct wildlife management activities, such as pest control. Implications The Australian recreational hunting community is large, active and willing to spend large amounts of money on hunting. Their activities need to be understood and participants engaged by wildlife managers so as to obtain the best outcomes for wildlife management in Australia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1035-3712
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1071/WR13171
    Language: English
    Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
    Publication Date: 2014
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