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An examination of the accuracy of a sequential PCR and sequencing test used to detect the incursion of an invasive species: the case of the red fox in Tasmania.

Published online: 10 Jun 2015

Authors: Ramsey, D. S. L. & MacDonald, A. J. & Quasim, S. & Barclay, C. & Sarre, S. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic tests are increasingly applied to the identification of wildlife. Yet rigorous verification is rare and the...

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Emerging RHDV2 suppresses the impact of endemic and novel strains of RHDV on wild rabbit populations.

Published online: 27 Jul 2020

Authors: Ramsey, D. S. L. & Cox, T. & Strive, T. & Forsyth, D. M. & Stuart, I. & Hall, R. & Elsworth, P. & Campbell, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. Multi-strain, host-disease dynamics describe a system where multiple strains of a pathogen compete for susceptible individuals of a single host. Th...

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Relative bee abundance varies by collection method and flowering richness: implications for understanding patterns in bee community data.

Published online: 03 Jul 2021

Authors: Kuhlman, M. P. & Burrows, S. & Mummey, D. L. & Ramsey, P. W. & Hahn, P. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Recent declines in wild bee populations have led to increases in conservation actions and monitoring of bee communities. Pan traps are a commonly used...

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Management of bovine tuberculosis in brushtail possums in New Zealand: predictions from a spatially explicit, individual-based model.

Published online: 04 Aug 2010

Authors: Ramsey, D. S. L. & Efford, M. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bovine tuberculosis Mycobacterium bovis (Tb) in brushtail possums Trichosurus vulpecula in New Zealand continues to pose a threat to the livestock ind...

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Invasive prey controlling invasive predators? European rabbit abundance does not determine red fox population dynamics.

Published online: 29 May 2019

Authors: Scroggie, M. P. & Forsyth, D. M. & McPhee, S. R. & Matthews, J. & Stuart, I. G. & Stamation, K. A. & Lindeman, M. & Ramsey, D. S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive mammalian predators commonly coexist with invasive mammalian herbivore prey. Managers often advocate controlling invasive prey in the belief ...

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The effects of reducing population density on contact rates between brushtail possums: implications for transmission of bovine tuberculosis.

Published online: 13 Nov 2002

Authors: Ramsey, D. & Spencer, N. & Caley, P. & Efford, M. & Hansen, K. & Lam, M. & Cooper, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Interactions during mating are thought to be an important mechanism for transmission of tuberculosis (Tb) Mycobacterium bovis in the brushtail possum ...

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Foxes are now widespread in Tasmania: DNA detection defines the distribution of this rare but invasive carnivore.

Published online: 10 Apr 2013

Authors: Sarre, S. D. & MacDonald, A. J. & Barclay, C. & Saunders, G. R. & Ramsey, D. S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive vertebrate species are a world-wide threat to biodiversity and agricultural production. The presence of foxes, one of the most damaging invas...

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Using presence-only and presence-absence data to estimate the current and potential distributions of established invasive species.

Published online: 09 Feb 2011

Authors: Gormley, A. M. & Forsyth, D. M. & Griffioen, P. & Lindeman, M. & Ramsey, D. S. L. & Scroggie, M. P. & Woodford, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Predicting the current and potential distributions of established invasive species is critical for evaluating management options, but methods for diff...

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Preventing a series of unfortunate events: using qualitative models to improve conservation.

Published online: 08 Sep 2022

Authors: Clark-Wolf, T. J. & Hahn, P. G. & Brelsford, E. & Francois, J. & Hayes, N. & Larkin, B. & Ramsey, P. & Pearson, D. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biological organisms are increasingly being introduced and eradicated in an effort to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem function in the face of anth...

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Population dynamics of brushtail possums subject to fertility control.

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Ramsey, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reducing the fertility of pest species using immunocontraceptive vaccines holds promise for the humane and effective control of vertebrate pest popula...

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