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Dave M. Leathwick

Dave M. Leathwick

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Animal Science and Veterinary
New Zealand
2023

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
37
Citations
5634
World Ranking
1490
National Ranking
20

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in New Zealand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in New Zealand Leader Award

Overview

Dave M. Leathwick is affiliated with AgResearch in New Zealand and has contributed extensively to veterinary and agricultural sciences, with a particular focus on parasitology and helminth infection control in livestock. Their research spans multiple fields including Veterinary, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, and Environmental Science, with significant work in related subfields such as Small Animals, Ecology, Animal Science and Zoology, and Parasitology.

Leathwick's research interests cover a range of topics primarily centered on parasite biology, host interactions, and veterinary parasitology. Specific thematic areas include:

  • Helminth infection and control
  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Coccidia and coccidiosis research
  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Plant and fungal interactions
  • Veterinary Equine Medical Research
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Their scholarly output is published predominantly in journals that focus on veterinary parasitology and related fields. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • International Journal for Parasitology Drugs and Drug Resistance
  • New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
  • Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports
  • International Journal for Parasitology

Leathwick has collaborated with a number of co-authors on multiple occasions, highlighting a network of researchers in veterinary science and parasitology. Common co-authors include:

  • TS Waghorn
  • Christian W. Sauermann
  • C.M. Miller
  • Paul Candy
  • Peter Green

Among recent publications are:

  • A journey through 50 years of research relevant to the control of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminant livestock and thoughts on future directions, 2021, International Journal for Parasitology
  • Monitoring equine ascarid and cyathostomin parasites: Evaluating health parameters under different treatment regimens, 2020, Equine Veterinary Journal
  • Effects of long-acting, broad spectra anthelmintic treatments on the rumen microbial community compositions of grazing sheep, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • Simultaneous resistance to multiple anthelmintic classes in nematode parasites of cattle in New Zealand, 2023, Veterinary Parasitology
  • Climate change is likely to increase the development rate of anthelmintic resistance in equine cyathostomins in New Zealand, 2020, International Journal for Parasitology Drugs and Drug Resistance

These works reflect a focused research agenda on parasitic infections, drug resistance, and host-parasite-environment interactions in veterinary contexts. The combination of themes around nematode resistance, parasite monitoring, and the impact of environmental changes on parasite dynamics underscores their contributions to understanding and managing parasitic diseases in livestock and equine species.

Best Publications

  • Anthelmintic resistance in nematode parasites of cattle: a global issue?

    Ian A. Sutherland;Dave M. Leathwick

  • The epidemiology of nematode infections of sheep

    A Vlassoff;DM Leathwick;Acg Heath

  • Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on 62 beef cattle farms in the North Island of New Zealand.

    T S Waghorn;D M Leathwick;A P Rhodes;R Jackson

  • The role of combination anthelmintic formulations in the sustainable control of sheep nematodes.

    David J. Bartram;Dave M. Leathwick;Mike A. Taylor;Thomas Geurden

  • The management of anthelmintic resistance in grazing ruminants in Australasia--strategies and experiences.

    D.M. Leathwick;R.B. Besier

  • Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on sheep farms in New Zealand

    TS Waghorn;DM Leathwick;AP Rhodes;KE Lawrence

  • The production cost of anthelmintic resistance in lambs.

    C.M. Miller;T.S. Waghorn;D.M. Leathwick;P.M. Candy

  • Managing anthelmintic resistance: Is it feasible in New Zealand to delay the emergence of resistance to a new anthelmintic class?

    DM Leathwick;BC Hosking;SA Bisset;CH McKay

  • Controlling internal parasites in grazing ruminants without recourse to anthelmintics: approaches, experiences and prospects

    J.H. Niezen;W.A.G. Charleston;J. Hodgson;A.D. Mackay

  • Drenching adult ewes: implications of anthelmintic treatments pre- and post-lambing on the development of anthelmintic resistance.

    Leathwick Dm;Miller Cm;Atkinson Ds;Haack Na

  • Anthelmintic resistance in New Zealand

    DM Leathwick;WE Pomroy;Acg Heath

  • Modelling the benefits of a new class of anthelmintic in combination.

    D.M. Leathwick

  • Anthelmintic resistance in equine parasites—Current evidence and knowledge gaps

    M.K. Nielsen;C.R. Reinemeyer;J.M. Donecker;D.M. Leathwick

  • A model for nematodiasis in New Zealand lambs: The effect of drenching regime and grazing management on the development of anthelmintic resistance

    D.M. Leathwick;A. Vlassoff;N.D. Barlow

  • The effect of diet fed to lambs on subsequent development of Trichostrongylus colubriformis larvae in vitro and on pasture.

    J.H Niezen;G.C Waghorn;T Graham;J.L Carter

  • Managing anthelmintic resistance--use of a combination anthelmintic and leaving some lambs untreated to slow the development of resistance to ivermectin.

    D.M. Leathwick;T.S. Waghorn;C.M. Miller;P.M. Candy

  • Selective and on-demand drenching of lambs: impact on parasite populations and performance of lambs.

    Leathwick Dm;Waghorn Ts;Miller Cm;Atkinson Ds

  • Brave or gullible: testing the concept that leaving susceptible parasites in refugia will slow the development of anthelmintic resistance.

    TS Waghorn;DM Leathwick;CM Miller;DS Atkinson

  • Nematode parasites of sheep: a survey of epidemiological parameters and their application in a simple model.

    R. R. Kao;D. M. Leathwick;M. G. Roberts;I. A. Sutherland

  • Efficacy of the nematode-trapping fungus Duddingtonia flagrans against three species of gastro-intestinal nematodes in laboratory faecal cultures from sheep and goats.

    T.S Waghorn;D.M Leathwick;L.-Y Chen;R.A Skipp

  • Managing anthelmintic resistance--parasite fitness, drug use strategy and the potential for reversion towards susceptibility.

    Dave M. Leathwick

  • Efficacy of oral, injectable and pour-on formulations of moxidectin against gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle in New Zealand

    D.M. Leathwick;C.M. Miller

  • A journey through 50 years of research relevant to the control of gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminant livestock and thoughts on future directions.

    John S. Gilleard;Andrew C. Kotze;Dave Leathwick;Alasdair J. Nisbet

  • Evidence for reversion towards anthelmintic susceptibility in Teladorsagia circumcincta in response to resistance management programmes.

    Dave M. Leathwick;Siva Ganesh;Tania S. Waghorn

  • Ivermectin-resistant Ostertagia circumcincta from sheep in the lower North Island and their susceptibility to other macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics

    D.M. Leathwick;I.C. Moen;C.M. Miller;I.A. Sutherland

  • Influence of nematophagous fungi, earthworms and dung burial on development of the free-living stages of Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta in New Zealand.

    Tania S Waghorn;D M Leathwick;L-Y Chen;R A J Gray

  • Variation between hosts in the developmental success of the free-living stages of trichostrongyle infections of sheep

    L.T Jørgensen;D.M Leathwick;W.A.G Charleston;P.L Godfrey

  • Resistance to therapeutic treatment with macrocyclic lactone anthelmintics in Ostertagia circumcincta.

    I.A Sutherland;D.M Leathwick;I.C Moen;S.A Bisset

  • Evaluation of a larval development assay for the detection of anthelmintic resistance in Ostertagia circumcincta.

    A.F.T. Amarante;W.E. Pomroy;W.A.G. Charleston;D.M. Leathwick

Frequent Co-Authors

W.E. Pomroy
W.E. Pomroy Massey University
Martin K. Nielsen
Martin K. Nielsen Aarhus University
D.M. West
D.M. West Massey University
S.A. Bisset
S.A. Bisset AgResearch
Cord Heuer
Cord Heuer Massey University
Ray M. Kaplan
Ray M. Kaplan St. George's University
Mike Taylor
Mike Taylor Fera Science (United Kingdom)
Eugene T. Lyons
Eugene T. Lyons University of Kentucky
Thomas Geurden
Thomas Geurden Zoetis (United States)

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