Dr Valentina Busin
- Affiliate (School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine)
email:
Valentina.Busin@glasgow.ac.uk
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the U
Biography
Valentina graduated from the University of Turin, Italy, in 2007 and worked in mixed and farm animal practices for 3 years, before undertaking a farm animal residency and obtaining the Diploma for the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management in 2014. She subsequently completed a mechanical engineering PhD program jointly between Moredun and Heriot-Watt University. She is a European recognised specialist in small ruminant medicine and has worked as a senior clinician in disease investigation at the University of Glasgow, teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate students, managing a post mortem surveillance service and conducting research within the fields of endemic and zoonotic diseases. She is now an affiliate and postgraduate supervisor within the School of Veterinary Medicine and has joined the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EuFMD) as capacity development and learning specialist. Valentina has lectured nationally and internationally and authored multiple scientific papers. Her interests focus on small ruminants, food security, livestock medicine and production, animal disease diagnostics and surveillance.
Publications
2024
Shalaby, M., Reboud, J. , Forde, T. , Zadoks, R. N. and Busin, V. (2024) Distribution and prevalence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcal enterotoxins in raw ruminants’ milk: a systematic review. Food Microbiology, 118, 104405. (doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2023.104405)
Antonopoulos, A. et al. (2024) Real-time single base specific detection of the Haemonchus contortus S168T variant associated with levamisole resistance using loop-primer endonuclease cleavage loop mediated isothermal amplification. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 73, 101946. (doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2023.101946) (PMID:38097144) (PMCID:PMC10884526)
2023
Busin, V. , Geddes, E. , Robertson, G., Mitchell, G., Skuce, P., Waine, K., Millins, C. and Forbes, A. (2023) A study into the identity, patterns of infection and potential pathological effects of rumen fluke and the prevalence of co-infections with liver fluke in cattle and sheep. Ruminants, 3(1), pp. 27-38. (doi: 10.3390/ruminants3010004)
2022
Antonopoulos, A., Doyle, S. R., Bartley, D. J., Morrison, A. A., Kaplan, R., Howell, S., Neveu, C., Busin, V. , Devaney, E. and Laing, R. (2022) Allele specific PCR for a major marker of levamisole resistance in Haemonchus contortus. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 20, pp. 17-26. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2022.08.001) (PMID:35970104) (PMCID:PMC9399269)
Busin, V. , Geddes, E., Mohr, S., Mitchell, S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. and Burgess, S. (2022) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Different Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Endemic Diseases. The Example of Sheep Scab. 4th International Conference on Animal Health Surveillance, Copenhagen, Denmark, 3-5 May 2022.
Jones, R. O. , Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Bell, I. R., Ganser Brulisauer, A., Pritchard, C., Nisbet, A. J., Burgess, S. T.G. and Busin, V. (2022) Spatial and temporal analysis of sheep scab notifications in Scotland, 2014–2019. Veterinary Record, 190(8), e1488. (doi: 10.1002/vetr.1488) (PMID:35275416)
2021
Shalaby, M. M. M., Zadoks, R. , Reboud, J. and Busin, V. (2021) Point of Need Nucleic Acid Test for Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus Aureus Genes in Ruminants’ Milk. ATAVET II. International - III. National Student Congress (2021), Erzurum, Turkey, 15-16 Dec 2021.
Busin, V. (2021) Ectoparasites in sheep. Livestock, 26(6), pp. 286-289. (doi: 10.12968/live.2021.26.6.286)
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, E. S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. M., Burgess, S. T.G. and Busin, V. (2021) Exploiting scanning surveillance data to inform future strategies for the control of endemic diseases: the example of sheep scab. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 647711. (doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.647711) (PMID:34336966) (PMCID:PMC8322841)
Geddes, E. , Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Mohr, S. (2021) Sheep Scab: Assessing the Use of Commercial Diagnostic Data to Enhance Surveillance. BAVP Early Career Parasitologists Meeting, 29-30 Apr 2021.
2020
Busin, V. (2020) Recognising and dealing with illthrift in ewes. In Practice, 42(9), pp. 498-509. (doi: 10.1136/inp.m3881)
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A., Burgess, S. and Busin, V. (2020) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Different Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Sheep Scab. International Congress on the Breeding of Sheep and Goats, Bonn, Germany, 15-16 Oct 2020. p. 129.
Hamer, K., Busin, V. , Sargison, N. D. and Corbishley, A. (2020) Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia secondary to haemotrophic mycoplasma infection in a pet ewe. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 8(4), e001172. (doi: 10.1136/vetreccr-2020-001172)
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, S. E., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. M., Burgess, S. and Busin, V. (2020) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Disease Control Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Endemic Diseases. The Example of Sheep Scab. 74th Annual AVTRW Conference, 14-15 September 2020.
Basripuzi, N. H., Sharma, R. S.K., Raimy, N., Mehru, N., Hussain, K., Busin, V. , Jenvey, C. J., Cairns, C. and Stear, M. J. (2020) Kinetics of IgA and eosinophils following a low‐dose, predominantly Haemonchus contortus infection of Boer goats. Parasite Immunology, 42(6), e12707. (doi: 10.1111/pim.12707) (PMID:32118305)
Hamer, K., Mylin, H., Barrie, D., Busin, V. and Denholm, K. (2020) Effect of cobalt supplementation on lamb growth rates in the face of cobalt deficiency. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 8(2), e001099. (doi: 10.1136/vetreccr-2020-001099)
Hamer, K. and Busin, V. (2020) Harnessing technology to control lameness in sheep. Veterinary Record, 186(12), pp. 382-383. (doi: 10.1136/vr.m927) (PMID:32220999)
Hamer, K., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. (2020) Case report: failure of passive transfer and neonatal infections in a cohort of lambs. Livestock, 25(2), pp. 86-91. (doi: 10.12968/live.2020.25.2.86)
Stubbings, L., Bartley, D., Busin, V. , Lovatt, F., Page, P., Rose Vineer, H. and Skuce, P. (2020) SCOPS Technical Manual. Manual. SCOPS. (doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/SQA4E).
2019
Antonopoulos, A., Busin, V. , Laing, R. and Devaney, E. (2019) Levamisole Resistance Markers in Haemonchus Contortus. BAVP Winter Meeting 2019, Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, 5-6 Dec 2019.
Busin, V. , Geddes, E. , Robertson, G., McGoldrick, J., Mitchell, G., Skuce, P., Wayne, K., Millins, C. and Forbes, A. (2019) The Identity, Prevalence and Associated Pathology of Adult Rumen Fluke in South West Scotland. BAVP Winter Meeting 2019, Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, 5-6 Dec 2019.
Busin, V. (2019) Vet Times Podcast, Ep 11: Valentina Busin on lambing research and prep. [Audio]
Busin, V. (2019) Pre-lambing prep – getting you and your clients ready. Veterinary Times, 49(44),
Hamer, K., McIntyre, J., Morrison, A., Jennings, A., Kelly, R., Leeson, S., Bartley, D., Chaudhry, U., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. (2019) The dynamics of ovine gastrointestinal nematode infections within ewe and lamb cohorts on three Scottish sheep farms. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 171, 104752. (doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104752) (PMID:31479849)
Busin, V. , Viora, L. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Le Kernec, J. , Jonsson, N. and Fioranelli, F. (2019) Evaluation of lameness detection using radar sensing in ruminants. Veterinary Record, 185(18), 572. (doi: 10.1136/vr.105407) (PMID:31554712)
Busin, V. , Yusta, N. and Johnston, P. (2019) “Lung Inspector” 3D Modelling of Sheep Lung. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Deventer, The Netherlands, 25 Sep 2019.
Fioranelli, F. , Li, H., Le Kernec, J. , Busin, V. , Jonsson, N. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M. and Viora, L. (2019) Radar-based Evaluation of Lameness Detection in Ruminants: Preliminary Results. In: IEEE MTT-S 2019 International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC2019), Nanjing, China, 6-8 May 2019, ISBN 9781538673959 (doi: 10.1109/IMBIOC.2019.8777830)
Hamer, K., Burgess, S., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. D. (2019) Performance of the Psoroptes ovis antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the face of low-level mite infestation. Veterinary Record, 185(4), 107. (doi: 10.1136/vr.105304) (PMID:31127028)
Busin, V. , Viora, L. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Le Kernec, J. , Jonsson, N. N. and Fioranelli, F. (2019) Radar Sensing as a Novel Tool to Detect Lameness in Sheep. Ontario Small Ruminant Veterinary Conference, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 June 2019.
Busin, V. (2019) Update on Parasitological Developments in Sheep. In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2018, Dorset, UK, 2018,
Waine, K., Busin, V. and Strugnell, B. (2019) Getting the Most Out of On-Farm Post-Mortems: a Guide for Veterinary Surgeons. Manual. ADHB.
2018
Busin, V. (2018) Pre-lambing – neonatal survival. Veterinary Times, 48(50),
Basripuzi, N. H., Salisi, M. S., Isa, N. M. M., Busin, V. , Cairns, C., Jenvey, C. and Stear, M. J. (2018) Boer goats appear to lack a functional IgA and eosinophil response against natural nematode infection. Veterinary Parasitology, 264, pp. 18-25. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.10.014) (PMID:30503086)
Busin, V. (2018) Nocardia Pneumonia in a Lamb. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Belfast, UK, 04 Dec 2018.
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2018) A hybrid paper-based microfluidic platform toward veterinary P-ELISA. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 273, pp. 536-542. (doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2018.06.075)
Shrestha, A., Loukas, C., Le Kernec, J. , Fioranelli, F. , Busin, V. , Jonsson, N. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Viora, L. and Voute, L. (2018) Animal lameness detection with radar sensing. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 15(8), pp. 1189-1193. (doi: 10.1109/LGRS.2018.2832650)
Robertson, G., Forbes, A. and Busin, V. (2018) Rumen Fluke: Friend or Foe? European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Annual Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, 12th May 2018.
Busin, V. (2018) Sheep lameness: causes, types and options for treatment. Veterinary Times, 48(15),
Busin, V. (2018) New scab diagnostics developed through use of smart engineering. Sheep Farmer, 2018(April), p. 28.
Busin, V. (2018) Treatment of sheep scab in the UK: preventing the spread of resistant mites. Veterinary Record, 182(4), pp. 104-105. (doi: 10.1136/vr.k422) (PMID:29374118)
Busin, V. (2018) Johne's disease in sheep: is it different from cattle? Cattle Practice, 26, pp. 70-76.
Busin, V. (2018) What's new (and not so new) about sheep scab. Livestock, 23(4), pp. 195-198. (doi: 10.12968/live.2018.23.4.195)
Busin, V. (2018) What’s the Evidence For…Current Advice on Gastrointestinal Nematode Control? In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2018, Windermere, UK, 24-26 Sept 2018,
2017
Busin, V. (2017) Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 4-month-old Texel Lamb. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Edinburgh, UK, 11-12 Dec 2017.
Busin, V. (2017) Sheep Scab - What’s New About It and What Are Our Options for Control. London Vet Show, London, UK, 16 Nov 2017.
Busin, V. (2017) Development of Diagnostic Tests. 9th International Sheep Veterinary Conference, Harrogate, UK, 22-26 May 2017.
Borsanelli, A. C., Gaetti-Jardim, E., Schweitzer, C. M., Viora, L. , Busin, V. , Riggio, M. P. and Dutra, I. S. (2017) Black-pigmented anaerobic bacteria associated with ovine periodontitis. Veterinary Microbiology, 203, pp. 271-274. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2017.03.032) (PMID:28619155)
Sargison, N., Busin, V. , Colston, M., Dun, K., Gill, I. and Mansley, S. (2017) Global challenges for sustainable food production. Veterinary Record, 180(14), p. 364. (doi: 10.1136/vr.j1714) (PMID:28385762)
Busin, V. (2017) Anthelmintic use in goats. Goat Veterinary Society Journal, 33, pp. 35-37.
Busin, V. (2017) The European College of Small Ruminant Health Management and the Residency Program. In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2017, Peebles, UK, 25-27 Sept 2017,
2016
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2016) Development of a Low-cost, Multiplexed, Pen-side Diagnostic Test for Sheep SCAB Using a Paper-based Analytical Device. 4th Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (EAVLD), Prague, Czech Republic, 06-09 Nov 2016.
Busin, V. , Wells, B., Kersaudy-Kerhoas, M., Shu, W. and Burgess, S. T.G. (2016) Opportunities and challenges for the application of microfluidic technologies in point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 30(5), pp. 331-341. (doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2016.07.004) (PMID:27430150)
Busin, V. , Shu, W. and Burgess, S.T.G. (2016) Pen-side Diagnosis of Sheep Scab Using a Paper-based Microfluidic Device. European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Annual Meeting, Freiburg, Germany, 15-17 June 2016.
Crilly, J. P., Nunn, F., Busin, V. , Marr, E. J., Jennings, A. E., Burgess, S. T. G. and Sargison, N. D. (2016) Investigation and treatment of ovine psoroptic otoacariasis. Veterinary Dermatology, 27(3), 206-e52. (doi: 10.1111/vde.12314) (PMID:27188771)
Busin, V. (2016) Anthelmintic Use in Goats. In: Spring Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2016, Skipton, UK, 2016,
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2016) A Novel Multi-pad Paper Plate (MP3) Based Assays for Rapid Animal Disease Diagnostics. In: 30th Eurosensors Conference, EUROSENSORS 2016, Budapest, Hungary, 4-7 Sept 2016, pp. 1418-1421.
2015
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Sargison, N. (2015) Sheep scab, future perspective for disease diagnosis and control. Livestock, 20(3), pp. 156-159. (doi: 10.12968/live.2015.20.3.156)
2014
Sargison, N.D. and Busin, V. (2014) A model for the control of psoroptic mange in sheep. Veterinary Record, 175(19), pp. 481-483. (doi: 10.1136/vr.g6810) (PMID:25395567)
Busin, V. and Sargison, N.D. (2014) Preliminary observations on the value of using effective anthelmintic drugs to control nematode parasitism in lambs in the face of a high level of infective larval challenge. Small Ruminant Research, 119(1-3), pp. 172-175. (doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.02.001)
Busin, V. , Kenyon, F., Parkin, T. , McBean, D., Laing, N., Sargison, N.D. and Ellis, K. (2014) Production impact of a targeted selective treatment system based on liveweight gain in a commercial flock. Veterinary Journal, 200(2), pp. 248-252. (doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.02.012) (PMID:24685103)
2013
Busin, V. , Del Pozo, J. and Sargison, N. (2013) The diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia in a 4-month-old Texel lamb. Livestock, 18(6), pp. 242-243. (doi: 10.12968/live.2013.18.6.242)
Busin, V. , Kenyon, F., Laing, N., Denwood, M.J., McBean, D., Sargison, N.D. and Ellis, K. (2013) Addressing sustainable sheep farming: application of a targeted selective treatment approach for anthelmintic use on a commercial farm. Small Ruminant Research, 110(2-3), pp. 100-103. (doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2012.11.013)
2012
Busin, V. (2012) Latest in sheep scab control. Veterinary Times, 42(46), pp. 18-19.
Sargison, N.D., Baird, G.J., Sotiraki, S., Gilleard, J.S. and Busin, V. (2012) Hepatogenous photosensitisation in Scottish sheep casued by Dicrocoelium dendriticum. Veterinary Parasitology, 189(2-4), pp. 233-237. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.04.018) (PMID:22564662)
2011
Sargison, N., Glover, M., Busin, V. , Stubbings, L. and Dun, K. (2011) Clinical forum: sheep scab control. UK Vet: Livestock, 16(6), pp. 35-42. (doi: 10.1111/j.2044-3870.2011.00068.x)
Articles
Shalaby, M., Reboud, J. , Forde, T. , Zadoks, R. N. and Busin, V. (2024) Distribution and prevalence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus and staphylococcal enterotoxins in raw ruminants’ milk: a systematic review. Food Microbiology, 118, 104405. (doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2023.104405)
Antonopoulos, A. et al. (2024) Real-time single base specific detection of the Haemonchus contortus S168T variant associated with levamisole resistance using loop-primer endonuclease cleavage loop mediated isothermal amplification. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 73, 101946. (doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2023.101946) (PMID:38097144) (PMCID:PMC10884526)
Busin, V. , Geddes, E. , Robertson, G., Mitchell, G., Skuce, P., Waine, K., Millins, C. and Forbes, A. (2023) A study into the identity, patterns of infection and potential pathological effects of rumen fluke and the prevalence of co-infections with liver fluke in cattle and sheep. Ruminants, 3(1), pp. 27-38. (doi: 10.3390/ruminants3010004)
Antonopoulos, A., Doyle, S. R., Bartley, D. J., Morrison, A. A., Kaplan, R., Howell, S., Neveu, C., Busin, V. , Devaney, E. and Laing, R. (2022) Allele specific PCR for a major marker of levamisole resistance in Haemonchus contortus. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance, 20, pp. 17-26. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2022.08.001) (PMID:35970104) (PMCID:PMC9399269)
Jones, R. O. , Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Bell, I. R., Ganser Brulisauer, A., Pritchard, C., Nisbet, A. J., Burgess, S. T.G. and Busin, V. (2022) Spatial and temporal analysis of sheep scab notifications in Scotland, 2014–2019. Veterinary Record, 190(8), e1488. (doi: 10.1002/vetr.1488) (PMID:35275416)
Busin, V. (2021) Ectoparasites in sheep. Livestock, 26(6), pp. 286-289. (doi: 10.12968/live.2021.26.6.286)
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, E. S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. M., Burgess, S. T.G. and Busin, V. (2021) Exploiting scanning surveillance data to inform future strategies for the control of endemic diseases: the example of sheep scab. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 647711. (doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.647711) (PMID:34336966) (PMCID:PMC8322841)
Busin, V. (2020) Recognising and dealing with illthrift in ewes. In Practice, 42(9), pp. 498-509. (doi: 10.1136/inp.m3881)
Hamer, K., Busin, V. , Sargison, N. D. and Corbishley, A. (2020) Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia secondary to haemotrophic mycoplasma infection in a pet ewe. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 8(4), e001172. (doi: 10.1136/vetreccr-2020-001172)
Basripuzi, N. H., Sharma, R. S.K., Raimy, N., Mehru, N., Hussain, K., Busin, V. , Jenvey, C. J., Cairns, C. and Stear, M. J. (2020) Kinetics of IgA and eosinophils following a low‐dose, predominantly Haemonchus contortus infection of Boer goats. Parasite Immunology, 42(6), e12707. (doi: 10.1111/pim.12707) (PMID:32118305)
Hamer, K., Mylin, H., Barrie, D., Busin, V. and Denholm, K. (2020) Effect of cobalt supplementation on lamb growth rates in the face of cobalt deficiency. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 8(2), e001099. (doi: 10.1136/vetreccr-2020-001099)
Hamer, K. and Busin, V. (2020) Harnessing technology to control lameness in sheep. Veterinary Record, 186(12), pp. 382-383. (doi: 10.1136/vr.m927) (PMID:32220999)
Hamer, K., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. (2020) Case report: failure of passive transfer and neonatal infections in a cohort of lambs. Livestock, 25(2), pp. 86-91. (doi: 10.12968/live.2020.25.2.86)
Busin, V. (2019) Pre-lambing prep – getting you and your clients ready. Veterinary Times, 49(44),
Hamer, K., McIntyre, J., Morrison, A., Jennings, A., Kelly, R., Leeson, S., Bartley, D., Chaudhry, U., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. (2019) The dynamics of ovine gastrointestinal nematode infections within ewe and lamb cohorts on three Scottish sheep farms. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 171, 104752. (doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104752) (PMID:31479849)
Busin, V. , Viora, L. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Le Kernec, J. , Jonsson, N. and Fioranelli, F. (2019) Evaluation of lameness detection using radar sensing in ruminants. Veterinary Record, 185(18), 572. (doi: 10.1136/vr.105407) (PMID:31554712)
Hamer, K., Burgess, S., Busin, V. and Sargison, N. D. (2019) Performance of the Psoroptes ovis antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the face of low-level mite infestation. Veterinary Record, 185(4), 107. (doi: 10.1136/vr.105304) (PMID:31127028)
Busin, V. (2018) Pre-lambing – neonatal survival. Veterinary Times, 48(50),
Basripuzi, N. H., Salisi, M. S., Isa, N. M. M., Busin, V. , Cairns, C., Jenvey, C. and Stear, M. J. (2018) Boer goats appear to lack a functional IgA and eosinophil response against natural nematode infection. Veterinary Parasitology, 264, pp. 18-25. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.10.014) (PMID:30503086)
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2018) A hybrid paper-based microfluidic platform toward veterinary P-ELISA. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 273, pp. 536-542. (doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2018.06.075)
Shrestha, A., Loukas, C., Le Kernec, J. , Fioranelli, F. , Busin, V. , Jonsson, N. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Viora, L. and Voute, L. (2018) Animal lameness detection with radar sensing. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 15(8), pp. 1189-1193. (doi: 10.1109/LGRS.2018.2832650)
Busin, V. (2018) Sheep lameness: causes, types and options for treatment. Veterinary Times, 48(15),
Busin, V. (2018) New scab diagnostics developed through use of smart engineering. Sheep Farmer, 2018(April), p. 28.
Busin, V. (2018) Treatment of sheep scab in the UK: preventing the spread of resistant mites. Veterinary Record, 182(4), pp. 104-105. (doi: 10.1136/vr.k422) (PMID:29374118)
Busin, V. (2018) Johne's disease in sheep: is it different from cattle? Cattle Practice, 26, pp. 70-76.
Busin, V. (2018) What's new (and not so new) about sheep scab. Livestock, 23(4), pp. 195-198. (doi: 10.12968/live.2018.23.4.195)
Borsanelli, A. C., Gaetti-Jardim, E., Schweitzer, C. M., Viora, L. , Busin, V. , Riggio, M. P. and Dutra, I. S. (2017) Black-pigmented anaerobic bacteria associated with ovine periodontitis. Veterinary Microbiology, 203, pp. 271-274. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2017.03.032) (PMID:28619155)
Sargison, N., Busin, V. , Colston, M., Dun, K., Gill, I. and Mansley, S. (2017) Global challenges for sustainable food production. Veterinary Record, 180(14), p. 364. (doi: 10.1136/vr.j1714) (PMID:28385762)
Busin, V. (2017) Anthelmintic use in goats. Goat Veterinary Society Journal, 33, pp. 35-37.
Busin, V. , Wells, B., Kersaudy-Kerhoas, M., Shu, W. and Burgess, S. T.G. (2016) Opportunities and challenges for the application of microfluidic technologies in point-of-care veterinary diagnostics. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 30(5), pp. 331-341. (doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2016.07.004) (PMID:27430150)
Crilly, J. P., Nunn, F., Busin, V. , Marr, E. J., Jennings, A. E., Burgess, S. T. G. and Sargison, N. D. (2016) Investigation and treatment of ovine psoroptic otoacariasis. Veterinary Dermatology, 27(3), 206-e52. (doi: 10.1111/vde.12314) (PMID:27188771)
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Sargison, N. (2015) Sheep scab, future perspective for disease diagnosis and control. Livestock, 20(3), pp. 156-159. (doi: 10.12968/live.2015.20.3.156)
Sargison, N.D. and Busin, V. (2014) A model for the control of psoroptic mange in sheep. Veterinary Record, 175(19), pp. 481-483. (doi: 10.1136/vr.g6810) (PMID:25395567)
Busin, V. and Sargison, N.D. (2014) Preliminary observations on the value of using effective anthelmintic drugs to control nematode parasitism in lambs in the face of a high level of infective larval challenge. Small Ruminant Research, 119(1-3), pp. 172-175. (doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2014.02.001)
Busin, V. , Kenyon, F., Parkin, T. , McBean, D., Laing, N., Sargison, N.D. and Ellis, K. (2014) Production impact of a targeted selective treatment system based on liveweight gain in a commercial flock. Veterinary Journal, 200(2), pp. 248-252. (doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.02.012) (PMID:24685103)
Busin, V. , Del Pozo, J. and Sargison, N. (2013) The diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia in a 4-month-old Texel lamb. Livestock, 18(6), pp. 242-243. (doi: 10.12968/live.2013.18.6.242)
Busin, V. , Kenyon, F., Laing, N., Denwood, M.J., McBean, D., Sargison, N.D. and Ellis, K. (2013) Addressing sustainable sheep farming: application of a targeted selective treatment approach for anthelmintic use on a commercial farm. Small Ruminant Research, 110(2-3), pp. 100-103. (doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2012.11.013)
Busin, V. (2012) Latest in sheep scab control. Veterinary Times, 42(46), pp. 18-19.
Sargison, N.D., Baird, G.J., Sotiraki, S., Gilleard, J.S. and Busin, V. (2012) Hepatogenous photosensitisation in Scottish sheep casued by Dicrocoelium dendriticum. Veterinary Parasitology, 189(2-4), pp. 233-237. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.04.018) (PMID:22564662)
Sargison, N., Glover, M., Busin, V. , Stubbings, L. and Dun, K. (2011) Clinical forum: sheep scab control. UK Vet: Livestock, 16(6), pp. 35-42. (doi: 10.1111/j.2044-3870.2011.00068.x)
Research Reports or Papers
Stubbings, L., Bartley, D., Busin, V. , Lovatt, F., Page, P., Rose Vineer, H. and Skuce, P. (2020) SCOPS Technical Manual. Manual. SCOPS. (doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/SQA4E).
Waine, K., Busin, V. and Strugnell, B. (2019) Getting the Most Out of On-Farm Post-Mortems: a Guide for Veterinary Surgeons. Manual. ADHB.
Conference or Workshop Item
Busin, V. , Geddes, E., Mohr, S., Mitchell, S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. and Burgess, S. (2022) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Different Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Endemic Diseases. The Example of Sheep Scab. 4th International Conference on Animal Health Surveillance, Copenhagen, Denmark, 3-5 May 2022.
Shalaby, M. M. M., Zadoks, R. , Reboud, J. and Busin, V. (2021) Point of Need Nucleic Acid Test for Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus Aureus Genes in Ruminants’ Milk. ATAVET II. International - III. National Student Congress (2021), Erzurum, Turkey, 15-16 Dec 2021.
Geddes, E. , Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Mohr, S. (2021) Sheep Scab: Assessing the Use of Commercial Diagnostic Data to Enhance Surveillance. BAVP Early Career Parasitologists Meeting, 29-30 Apr 2021.
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, S., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A., Burgess, S. and Busin, V. (2020) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Different Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Sheep Scab. International Congress on the Breeding of Sheep and Goats, Bonn, Germany, 15-16 Oct 2020. p. 129.
Geddes, E. , Mohr, S. , Mitchell, S. E., Robertson, S., Brzozowska, A. M., Burgess, S. and Busin, V. (2020) Exploiting Scanning Surveillance Data to Assess the Impact of Disease Control Initiatives and Inform Future Strategies to Control Endemic Diseases. The Example of Sheep Scab. 74th Annual AVTRW Conference, 14-15 September 2020.
Antonopoulos, A., Busin, V. , Laing, R. and Devaney, E. (2019) Levamisole Resistance Markers in Haemonchus Contortus. BAVP Winter Meeting 2019, Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, 5-6 Dec 2019.
Busin, V. , Geddes, E. , Robertson, G., McGoldrick, J., Mitchell, G., Skuce, P., Wayne, K., Millins, C. and Forbes, A. (2019) The Identity, Prevalence and Associated Pathology of Adult Rumen Fluke in South West Scotland. BAVP Winter Meeting 2019, Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh, 5-6 Dec 2019.
Busin, V. , Yusta, N. and Johnston, P. (2019) “Lung Inspector” 3D Modelling of Sheep Lung. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Deventer, The Netherlands, 25 Sep 2019.
Busin, V. , Viora, L. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M., Le Kernec, J. , Jonsson, N. N. and Fioranelli, F. (2019) Radar Sensing as a Novel Tool to Detect Lameness in Sheep. Ontario Small Ruminant Veterinary Conference, Ontario, Canada, 17-19 June 2019.
Busin, V. (2018) Nocardia Pneumonia in a Lamb. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Belfast, UK, 04 Dec 2018.
Robertson, G., Forbes, A. and Busin, V. (2018) Rumen Fluke: Friend or Foe? European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Annual Meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece, 12th May 2018.
Busin, V. (2017) Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 4-month-old Texel Lamb. European Pathosurveillance Meeting, Edinburgh, UK, 11-12 Dec 2017.
Busin, V. (2017) Sheep Scab - What’s New About It and What Are Our Options for Control. London Vet Show, London, UK, 16 Nov 2017.
Busin, V. (2017) Development of Diagnostic Tests. 9th International Sheep Veterinary Conference, Harrogate, UK, 22-26 May 2017.
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2016) Development of a Low-cost, Multiplexed, Pen-side Diagnostic Test for Sheep SCAB Using a Paper-based Analytical Device. 4th Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (EAVLD), Prague, Czech Republic, 06-09 Nov 2016.
Busin, V. , Shu, W. and Burgess, S.T.G. (2016) Pen-side Diagnosis of Sheep Scab Using a Paper-based Microfluidic Device. European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Annual Meeting, Freiburg, Germany, 15-17 June 2016.
Conference Proceedings
Fioranelli, F. , Li, H., Le Kernec, J. , Busin, V. , Jonsson, N. , King, G. , Tomlinson, M. and Viora, L. (2019) Radar-based Evaluation of Lameness Detection in Ruminants: Preliminary Results. In: IEEE MTT-S 2019 International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC2019), Nanjing, China, 6-8 May 2019, ISBN 9781538673959 (doi: 10.1109/IMBIOC.2019.8777830)
Busin, V. (2019) Update on Parasitological Developments in Sheep. In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2018, Dorset, UK, 2018,
Busin, V. (2018) What’s the Evidence For…Current Advice on Gastrointestinal Nematode Control? In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2018, Windermere, UK, 24-26 Sept 2018,
Busin, V. (2017) The European College of Small Ruminant Health Management and the Residency Program. In: Autumn Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2017, Peebles, UK, 25-27 Sept 2017,
Busin, V. (2016) Anthelmintic Use in Goats. In: Spring Meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society 2016, Skipton, UK, 2016,
Busin, V. , Burgess, S. and Shu, W. (2016) A Novel Multi-pad Paper Plate (MP3) Based Assays for Rapid Animal Disease Diagnostics. In: 30th Eurosensors Conference, EUROSENSORS 2016, Budapest, Hungary, 4-7 Sept 2016, pp. 1418-1421.
Audio
Busin, V. (2019) Vet Times Podcast, Ep 11: Valentina Busin on lambing research and prep. [Audio]
Grants
Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.
- Rapid Onsite Tools to Combat Antimicrobial Resistant Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
British Council
2021 - 2023
- Low-cost sensor technology to enable end-user testing of drinking water quality
Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance
2019 - 2020
- Sheep scab management: optimising integrated approaches in light of emerging antiparasitic resistance
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2019 - 2022
Supervision
- Shalaby, Maha Mansour Mohamed
Development of point-of-need tests for detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins and enterotoxin genes in ruminant milk
Professional activities & recognition
Grant committees & research advisory boards
- 2018 - 2018: American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, 2018 AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) Tick-Borne Disease initiative
Editorial boards
- 2017: RCVS InFOCUS Clinical Review Team
- 2018 - 2020: Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Professional & learned societies
- 2019 - 2020: President, Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work
- 2017 - 2020: Board member, European College of Small Ruminant Health Management
- 2017 - 2020: Education commitee member, European College of Small Ruminant Health Management
- 2015 - 2018: Executive committee member, Sheep Veterinary Society
Research datasets
2023
Shalaby, M. M. M., Reboud, J. , Forde, T. , Zadoks, R. and Busin, V. (2023) Prevalence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus in raw ruminants’ milk: A systematic review. [Data Collection]
2020
Hamer, K., Mylin, H., Barrie, D., Busin, V. and Denholm, K. (2020) Effect of cobalt supplementation on lamb growth rates in the face of cobalt deficiency. [Data Collection]