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CURRICULUM VITAE

PETER CHARLES IRONS BVSc MMedVet(Gyn) PhD DipACT

Febuary 2014

CurriculumVitae: Peter Charles Irons

CONTENTS

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1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH ………………………………………………………………………… 1.1 General information ……………………………………………………………………... 1.2 Academic qualifications.…………………………………………………………………. 1.3 Professional experience ………………………………………………………………...

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2. TEACHING ACTIVITIES …………………………………………………………………………… 2.1 Modules presented ………………………………………………………………………. 2.2 Vocational workshops and short courses………………………………………………

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3. TEACHING OUTPUTS……………………………………………………………………………… 3.1 Educational publications and products………………………………………………….

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4. OTHER TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS………………………………………………………….. 4.1 Membership of national and international bodies…………………………………….. 4.2 Invited visits to other institutions…………………………………………………………

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5. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION………………………………………………………………... 5.1 Graduate supervison or co-supervision………………………………………………… 5.2 Current postgraduate students…………………………………………………………..

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6. RESEARCH FUNDING……………………………………………………………………………... 6.1 Obtaining research funds…………………………………………………………………

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7. RESEARCH OUTPUTS ……………………………………………………………………………. 7.1 Publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals ………………………………….. 7.2 Books and/or chapters in books ……………………………………………………….. 7.4 Non-refereed publications or popular articles ………………………………………… 7.6 Technical reports …………………………………………………………………………

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8. OTHER SCHOLARLY RESEARCH-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS ……………………………... 8.1 Conference presentations ………………………......................................................

8.1.1 National………………………………………………………………………… 8.1.2 International …………………………………………………………………..

8.2 Teamwork and collaborations ……………...…………………………………………… 8.3 Membership in national and international bodies……………………………………... 8.4 Visits to overseas research institutes as guest professor…………………………...

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10. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES ………………………………………….. 10.1 Departmental activities, faculty or other university activities ……………………..

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11. COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.…………………………………...... 11.2 Professional service performed ………………….……………………………………. 11.3 Clinical service ………………………………………………………………………… 11.5 Referee duties……………………………………………………………………………

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13. REFEREES …………………………...…………..………………………………………………. 13.1 Recommended referees… ……………………………………………………………

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1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Surname Irons

First names Peter Charles ID Number 631203 5064 081

Citizenship South African Title Prof. Gender Male

Place of birth Maseru, Lesotho Date of birth 3 December 1963

Population group White

Department University of Pretoria, Dept Production Animal Studies Positions Head of Department, Professor:

Reproduction

Direct Telephone +27 12 529 8448 Direct Telefax +27 12 529 8315

E-mail [email protected]

Date of appointment 1 January 1994 Permanent full-time

Family Married to Brigitte Wenhold, veterinarian. Three children.

1.2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/ Diploma

Field of study Higher education institution Year Distinctions

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)

n/a University of Pretoria 1987 12 individual modules

Certificate in Cattle Health and Production

Cattle health and production systems

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, England

1993 n/a

Diplomate ACT Theriogenology American College of Theriogenologists 1998 n/a

MMedVet (Gyn)

Dissertation: ‘Diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls by culture and PCR methods’

University of Pretoria 2001 Dissertation (GSK 890)

PhD

Thesis ‘The bull as a source of trichomonosis and lumpy skin disease: An African perspective’

Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2007 n/a

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1.3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Name of employer Capacity and/or type of work Period

University of Florida, USA

Intern in Preventive Medicine Clinical work in Rural Animal Medicine Service, servicing large-scale dairy and beef herds and small-scale swine and goat enterprises. Clinical teaching and participation in wet-labs.

July 1987 to June 1988

University of Florida, USA Clinical Instructor: Preventive Medicine As above

July 1988 to December 1988

South African Defense Force, Medical Service

National service as veterinarian seconded to Univ. of Bophuthatswana, School of Agriculture, Mmabatho

August 1989 to November 1990

Various Locum in veterinary practices in United Kingdom January to April 1991

Glynswood Veterinary Centre, Chard, Somerset, England Veterinarian in mixed practice May 1991 to April

1992

Willows Veterinary Group, Northwich, Cheshire, England Veterinarian in production animal practice May 1992 to October

1993

University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science

Senior lecturer / Associate Professor in Reproduction, Dept of Production Animal Studies

Clinical theriogenology of all species, under- and postgraduate didactic and clinical teaching, specialist training, research, Section Head for 2-year term

January 1994 to June 2005 (full-time), June 2005 to August 2009 (part-time)

Self Private fertility practice and consultancy

Small animal theriogenology first-line and referral service and bovine general practice to selected clients

June 2005 – August 2009

Taurus Livestock Improvement Co-Operative (Ltd)

Consulting veterinarian at bull station Responsible for quality control of semen production, animal health, disease control and negotiation of and compliance with export protocols

Jan 2008 – August 2009

University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science

Professor and Head: Dept of Production Animal Studies

Management of department comprising 59 staff in six sections.

Sept 2009 – present (Reappointed for second term July 2013)

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2. TEACHING ACTIVITIES

2.1 MODULES PRESENTED

Module Academic level Self developed

Theriogenology 400 (1995-1998) 4th year No

Bovine Health and Production 470 (1999 – 2006) 4th year

Yes, topic co-ordinator (1999 - 2000), module co-ordinator (2001 - 2006)

Bovine Health and Production 500 (2007-present) 5th year Yes

Reproductive Nursing 120 2nd year (1995 – 1999), 1st year (2000 – 2004) No

Reproductive Nursing 200 2nd year No

Theriogenology 600 (1994 – 1999) 5th - 6th year No

Applied Bovine Health and Production, Applied Small Animal Clinical Studies, Applied Equine Clinical Studies, Applied Small Stock Health and Production (2000 – present)

6th year No

Reproductive Biology: Cattle (GSK 709) and Clinical Reproduction: Cattle (GSK 710)

MMedVet Yes

Veterinary Research Methodology 781 Masters No

Reproduction 800 MMedVet Yes

2.2 VOCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES

Event Details Date/s Short course: Bull Breeding Soundness Certification

7 CPD courses for veterinary practitioners. Course leader, lecturer 1999 – 2002

Fertility in the Beef Herd Symposium Course leader, lecturer 2003, 2004

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3. TEACHING OUTPUTS

3.1 EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTS Publication Year Contribution, Summary

Microcurriculum Bovine Health and Production (BHP 470) 1999

Co-ordinator and principle author of Reproduction chapter, one of three chapters. Detailed description of course content organized into Study Units and rated according to the Nijmegen rating system.

Study guide: Bovine Health and Production (BHP 470)

2001 – 2006

Author Introduction; Course Outline and Objectives; Course Management and Staff; Topic Descriptions; Practicals; Evaluation; Timetable; Lecture Program

Study guide: MMedVet (Gyn) 2004 Author Introduction; Program Outline and Objectives; Course Management and Staff; Evaluation

Study guide: GSK609 and 610 (Bovine Reproductive Physiology and Clinical Bovine Reproduction)

2006-present

Author Introduction; Required Reading; Contact sessions; Evaluation

Bull Breeding Soundness Certification: A practitioners’ manual 2000 Co-author with Proff. Henk Bertschinger and Johan

Nöthling

Bull Breeding Soundness Certification: Multimedia presentation on DVD

2010 Primary author and presenter

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4. OTHER TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS

4.1 MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES No. Body Capacity Year/s

1 South African Veterinary Association

Member Student Liaison representative Vice-chairman of Pretoria branch

1994 – present 1995 – 1999 1997 – 1999

2 Livestock Health and Production Group of the S.A.V.A.

Member Executive committee member representing SAVSEG

1995 – present 2005 – present

3 South African Veterinary Semen and Embryo Group (SAVSEG) of the S.A.V.A.

Member Committee portfolio: LHPG liaison, semen industry representative

1995 – present 2005 – present

4 American College of Theriogenologists Diplomate 1998 – present

5 Society for Theriogenology Member 1998 – 2001

6 American Association of Bovine Practitioners Member 2001 – present

7 International Embryo Transfer Society Member 2003 – 2004

4.2 INVITED VISITS TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS No. Institution Nature of visit Date

1 School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Visiting professor, invited talk entitled ‘Theriogenology on the southern tip of Africa’, invited by Dr. Owen Rae July 2004

2 School of Veterinary Medicine, Charles Sturt University, NSW Australia

Curricular review on invitation of Head of School Sept 2011

3 University of Melbourne, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Visitation team for RVC, AVMA and ABVC accreditation. Observer for South African Veterinary Council

March 2013

4 Botswana College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science and Production

Program review for animal science programs March 2014

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5. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

5.1 GRADUATE SUPERVISION OR CO-SUPERVISION

Name of student Degree, Title of

dissertation, date of completion

Supervisor Co-supervisor(s) Duration of studies

U I Osuagwuh

MSc Semen quality and the excretion of lumpy skin disease virus in semen following vaccination and experimental challenge of vaccinated bulls March 2006

P C Irons E H Venter 2 years (Full time)

C H Annandale

MMedVet (Gyn) The mechanism by which lumpy skin disease virus is shed for prolonged periods in the semen of artificially infected bulls Dec 2006

P C Irons E H Venter 3 years (Full time)

D E Holm

MSc The economic effects of a prostaglandin synchronisation protocol and reproductive tract scoring in beef heifers in South Africa Dec 2006

P N Thompson P C Irons 3 years (Part time)

H Mai

PhD Prevalence and economic impact of selected infectious causes of infertility in the northern region of Nigeria

P N Thompson P C Irons J Picard

9 years (Part time)

R Moerane

MSc The impact of training using a structured primary animal health care model on the skills of rural small scale farmers Dec 2013

P C Irons F Terblanche 2 years (Part time)

D E Holm

PhD Early determination of the reproductive potential of beef heifers using reproductive tract scoring, pelvimetry and trans-rectal ultrasonography Dec 2013

P N Thompson P C Irons 3 years (Part time)

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5.2 CURRENT POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Name of student Degree, Title of

dissertation, date of completion

Supervisor Co-supervisor(s) Duration of studies

N Williams MSc P C Irons C Harper 3 years

B Motimele MSc P C Irons G Fosgate 1 year

I Sales-Martins MSc P C Irons K May 1 year

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6 RESEARCH FUNDING

6.1 OBTAINING RESEARCH FUNDS

Note: Only funding from non-university sources is listed

Origin of research funds Role, Title of research project or programme Duration Amount (ZAR)

South African Semen and Embryo Group of the SAVA

Principal investigator Shedding of lumpy skin disease virus in the semen of experimentally infected bulls

Unspecified 5 000

Embryo Plus Principal investigator Shedding of lumpy skin disease virus in the semen of experimentally infected bulls

Unspecified 5 000

Taurus Co-operative Principal investigator Shedding of lumpy skin disease virus in the semen of experimentally infected bulls

Unspecified 7 500

National Research Foundation

Principal investigator Shedding of lumpy skin disease virus in the semen of vaccinated bulls

2 years 140 000

National Research Foundation

Co-investigator Shedding of lumpy skin disease virus in the semen of vaccinated bulls

2 years 160 000

UP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Co-supervisor: Dr Giulia Esposito

Role of Ω3 and Ω6 fatty acids in transitional dairy cows on uterine immunity

2 years 150 000 pa

Institute for Food, Nutrition and Wellbeing (UP)

Co-investigator

Role of Ω3 and Ω6 fatty acids in transitional dairy cows on uterine immunity

2 years 250 000

NRF Incentive funding for rated researchers 5 years 200 000

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7. RESEARCH OUTPUTS

7.1 PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED OR REFEREED JOURNALS

No. Title Authors Journal Date Volume, pages

1 Failure of luteolysis leads to prolonged gestation in a bitch: A case report

Irons P C, Nöthling J O, Volkmann D H

Theriogenology 1997 48: 353-359

2 Hysterotomy by a colpotomy approach for treatment of foetal mummification in a cow

Irons P C Jnl South African Vet Assoc

1999 70: 127-129

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Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls

Nöthling J O, Irons P C, Gerber D


4 Uterine prolapse with an interesting vascular anomaly in a cheetah

Nöthling J O, Knesl O, Irons P C, Lane E

Theriogenology 2002 58: 1705 – 1712

5

Collection of preputial material by scraping and aspiration for the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls

Irons P C, Henton M M, Bertschinger H J

Jnl South African Vet Assoc

2002 73: 70 – 73

6

Evaluation of a PCR test for the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection in bulls: Effects of sample collection method, storage and transport medium on the test

Mukhufhi N, Irons P C, Michel A, Peta F


7 Excretion of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen

Irons P C, Tuppurainen E S M, Venter E H


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Elimination of toxicity and enhanced detection of lumpy skin disease virus on cell culture from experimentally infected bovine semen samples

Bagla V P, Annandale C H, Osuagwuh UI, Irons P C, Venter E H

Onderstepoort Jnl of Vet Research

2006 73: 263-268

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Absence of lumpy skin disease virus in semen of vaccinated bulls following vaccination and subsequent experimental infection

Osuagwuh UI, Bagla V P, Venter E H, Annandale C H, Irons P C

Vaccine 2007 25: 2238-2243

10 Bull breeding soundness evaluation in southern Africa

Irons P C, Nöthling J O, Bertschinger H J


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A simple multidimensional system for the recording and interpretation of sperm morphology in bulls

Nöthling J O, Irons P C Theriogenology 2008 69: 603-611

12

The economic effects of an estrus synchronization protocol using prostaglandin in beef heifers

Holm D E, Thompson P N, Irons P C


13

The value of reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of fertility and production outcomes in yearling beef heifers

Holm DE, Thompson P N, Irons P C

Journal of Animal Science 2009 87(6): 1934-1940

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Sites of persistence of lumpy skin disease virus in the genital tract of experimentally infected bulls

Annandale C H, Irons P C, Bagla V P, Osuagwuh U I, Venter E H

Reproduction in Domestic Animals

2010 45: 250-255

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A large seroprevalence survey of brucellosis in cattle herds under diverse production systems in northern Nigeria

Mai HM, Irons PC, Thompson PN

BMC Veterinary Research 2012

8:144 doi:10.1186/1746-6148-8-144

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Herd-level risk factors for Campylobacter fetus infection, Brucella seropositivity and within-herd seroprevalence of brucellosis in cattle in northern Nigeria

Mai HM, Irons PC, Kabir J, Thompson PN

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

2013

111: 256-267 doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed. 2013.05.016

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Prevalence of bovine genital campylobacteriosis and trichomonosis of bulls in northern Nigeria

Mai HM, Irons PC, Kabir J, Thompson PN

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2013

55: 56 doi: 10.1186/10.1186/1751-0147-55-56

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Interactions between negative energy balance, metabolic diseases, uterine health and immune response in transition dairy cows

Esposito G, Irons PC, Webb EC, Chapwanya A

Animal Reproduction Science

2013 Accepted Nov 2013

7.2 BOOKS AND/OR CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

No. Chapter Authors Book Date

1 Genital Campylobacteriosis in cattle

Irons P C, Schutte A P, van der Walt M L, Bishop G C

Infectious Diseases of Livestock (2nd ed.) Coetzer J A W, Tustin R C (Ed.)

2004

2 Trichomonosis Irons P C, Schutte A P, Herr S, Kitching J P


2004

3 Bovine genital mycoplasmosis Irons P C, Trichard C V J, Schutte A P


2004

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7.4 NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS OR POPULAR ARTICLES

No. Title Authors Journal Date Volume, pages

1 Is your bull a bull of a bull?

Irons P C, Bertschinger H J, Nöthling J O

Farmers Weekly 1997 Nov 21: 14-16

2 The How and Why of the proposed breeding soundness certificate

Irons P C LHPG Review 1999 2: 3-6

3 Treatment of uterine infections in cattle Irons P C LHPG Review 1999 3: 32-33

4 Treatment of trichomonosis in bulls with diminazene Irons P C LHPG Review 2001 2: 14-15

5 Justification of breeding soundness certification Irons P C LHPG Review 2001 6: 12-13

6 Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) in Holsteins Irons P C LHPG Review 2001 12: 21

7 Artificial Insemination of the Bitch: Why we do what we do Irons P C Dog Directory 2003

8 Rural VetNet Irons P C LHPG Review 2003 6: 32-33

9 Back to bulls – Don’t let your herd become the China shop Irons P C Dairy Mail 2004 11(1):

19-21

10 Pregnancy – Your step-by-step development guide Irons P C Vet-Pet 2004 Autumn:

17-19

11 Every pup has his day Irons P C Pet’s Health 2005 Autumn: 18-19

12 Cystic ovarian disease Irons P C LHPG Review 2005

13 101 Kitties? Avoiding the feline family frenzy Irons P C Pet’s Health 2005 Summer:

23

14 Making Spot Junior a better dog than Spot: Canine cloning and other advances

Irons P C Pet’s Health 2006 Autumn: 16-17

7.6 TECHNICAL REPORTS

Evaluation of a registration dossier and new information for an intrauterine formulation of cephapirin Commissioned by Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd October 2004

Review of a proposed import protocol for bovine embryos from Kenya to the Republic of South Africa Commissioned by the National Department of Agriculture

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March 2009

Report to Medicines Control Council on superovulatory products available in South Africa Commissioned by South African Semen and Embryo Group November 2011

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8. OTHER SCHOLARLY RESEARCH-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS

8.1 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

8.1.1 National

No. Title Authors Conference and Format Publication Year

1

Ostrich reproductive research: Quantum physics or back to the drawing board?

Irons P C, Bertschinger H J

Livestock Health and Production Group Congress.

Oral presentation

Proceedings 1995

2 Failure of luteolysis in a parturient bitch: A case report

Irons P C, Nöthling J O, Volkmann D H

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 75th Anniversary Symposium and 12th Faculty Day.

Poster

Proceedings: 21 1995

3 Ultrasonography in bovine reproductive practice

Irons P C

South African Veterinary Association Biennial Congress.

Oral presentation

Proceedings 1996

4 Diagnosis of bovine endometritis Irons P C


Oral presentation

Proceedings: 27-30 1997

5 Examination of bulls for breeding soundness

Irons P C

South African Veterinary Semen and Embryo Group Symposium.

Oral presentation

- 1999

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Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls

Nöthling J O, Irons P C, Gerber D

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 17th Faculty Day.

Poster


7 Tritrichomonosis: An Update Irons P C


Oral presentation


8

Teaser bull preparation by corpus cavernosum block method

Irons P C, Gerber D


Wet lab demonstration

- 2003

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9 Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval

Gerber D, Irons P C


Wet lab demonstration

- 2003

10 Excretion of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen

Irons P C, Tuppurainen E S M, Gerber D, venter E H

South African Semen and Embryo Group of the SAVA Congress.

Oral presentation


11

Determination of pregnancy status of African buffalo by faecal steroid analysis

Irons P C, King V, Otte L, Gerber D, Bertschinger H, Colenbrander B


Oral presentation


12

The use of plasma progesterone concentration to predict the optimal breeding time in bitches six days in advance

Nöthling J O, Irons P, Gerber D, Schulmann M L


Poster


13

Effect of collection method, time and transport medium on a PCR test for Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls

Irons P C, Mukhufhi N, Michel A, Peta F, Dungu-Kimbenga B, Bertschinger H J


Poster


14 Pathogens in bull semen Irons P C


Oral presentation


15 Pathogens in bull semen Irons P C


Oral presentation


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Mechanisms by which Lumpy Skin Disease Virus is shed in the semen of artificially infected bulls

Annandale C H, Bagla V P, Venter E H, Irons P C

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 21st Faculty Day.

Oral presentation


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Absence of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in semen of vaccinated bulls

Osuagwuh U I, Annandale C H, Bagla V P, Venter E H, Irons P C

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 21st Faculty Day.

Oral presentation


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Isolation of lumpy skin disease virus from experimentally infected bovine semen samples using different diagnostic techniques

Bagla V P, Annandale CH, Osuagwuh UI, Irons PC, Venter E H

14th Biennial Congress of the South African Society for Microbiology, 9-12 April 2006, CSIR, Pretoria


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The value of reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of fertility and production outcomes in beef heifers

Holm DE, Thompson PN, Irons PC

South African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology Congress

Proceedings 2007

20

Effect of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen on in vitro embryo production

Irons PC, Luther I, Ebersohn K, Bosman A, Annandale CH, van Wilpe E, Colenbrander B, Venter EH

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria 23rd Faculty Day.

Oral presentation

Proceedings 2007

21 Physiology of the normal postpartum reproductive system

Irons PC South African Large Herds Conference 2009

Oral presentation Proceedings 2009

22 Postpartum reproductive disorders Irons PC

South African Large Herds Conference 2009


23 Managing the oestrus cycle Irons PC

South African Large Herds Conference 2009


24 Infectious causes of bovine infertility Irons PC

Veterinary Association of Namibia Annual Congress, Windhoek 21-23 October

Oral presentation

Proceedings 2009

25 Bovine gynaecology: An update Irons PC

Veterinary Association of Namibia Annual Congress, Windhoek 21-23 October

Oral presentation

Proceedings 2009

26 Re-engineering veterinary education

Irons PC, Pettey KP

South African Veterinary Association Biannual Congress, Drakensberg 4-6 August 2010

Oral presentation

Proceedings 2010

27 Trichomonosis Part 1 and Part 2 Irons PC

Livestock Health and Production congress Mar 2012

Proceedings 2012

28

Effect of negative energy balance on productivity, uterine and metabolic health of periparturient dairy cows in a South African zero grazing system

Esposito G, Chapwanya A, Webb EC, Irons PC

Livestock Health and Production congress Mar 2013

Proceedings 2013

8.1.2 International

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No. Title Authors Conference and Format Publication Year

1 Semen collection and evaluation in the ostrich

Irons P C, Bertschinger H J, Soley J T, Burger W P

Improving Our Understanding of Ratites in a Farming Environment, Manchester, England.

Oral presentation

Proceed-ings: 157-158

1996

2 Physiology and diseases of the ostrich yolk sac Irons P C

World Veterinary Association 2nd Africa Scientific Congress, Swakopmund, Namibia.

Oral presentation

Proceed-ings: WO6 1997

3

Validation of a multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of Campylobacter fetus and Tritrichomonas foetus

Irons P C, Dungu B

21st World Buiatrics Congress, Punta del Este Uruguay.

Poster

Proceed-ings: 83 2000

4 Ultrasound-guided injection into the crus penis for cavernosography in bulls

Irons P C, Nöthling J O, Gerber D

Society for Theriogenology Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Oral presentation

Proceed-ings: 5

2001

5

Testosterone, estradiol, estrone and estrone sulphate in donkey jacks: Resting levels and the response to hCG stimulation in normal, cryptorchid and castrated jacks

Irons P C, Gerber D, Döbeli M, Kaiser C, Fairburn A

Society for Theriogenology Annual Conference.

Oral presentation

Proceed-ings: 29 2001

6 Strategies for in vivo oocyte collection in cattle: Our experience

Gerber D, Irons P C

5th Annual Conference of the European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, Vienna, Austria.

Oral presentation

ESDAR Newsletter 6 July 2001: 31

2001

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Quality and freezability of epididymal semen from African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) under field conditions

Gerber D, Irons P C, Arlotto A, Cooper D

International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Congress, Omaha Nebraska.

Poster

Theriogen-ology 55 (2001): 384

2001

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Quality and freezability of epididymal sperm from African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) following prolonged exposure to ambient temperatures or delayed flushing

Gerber D, Irons P C, Herold F-C, Cooper D

International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Congress, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil.

Poster

Theriogen-ology 57 (2002)

2002

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Effect of collection method, time and transport medium on a PCR test for Tritrichomonas foetus in bulls

Irons P C, Mukhufhi N, Michel A, Peta F, Dungu-Kimbenga B, Bertschinger H J

International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Congress, Auckland, New Zealand

Poster

Theriogen-ology 59 (2003): 222

2003

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10

The use of plasma progesterone concentration to predict the optimal breeding time in bitches 6 days in advance

Nöthling J O, Irons P C, Gerber D, Schulmann M L

International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Congress, Auckland, New Zealand.

Poster

Theriogen-ology 59 (2003):225

2003

11

Effect of lumpy skin disease virus on semen quality in experimentally infected susceptible bulls

Irons P C, Gerber D

23rd World Buiatrics Congress, Quebec City, Canada.

Oral presentation

Proceedings: Abstract 2780

2004

12

In vitro estimation of the number of corpora lutea in the ovaries of bitches by means of magnetic resonance imaging

Nöthling J O, De Cramer K, Gerber D, Irons P C

5th International Symposium on Canine and Feline Reproduction, Embu Das Artes, Brazil.

Poster

Proceedings 2004

13 Determination of pregnancy status of African buffalo by fecal steroid analysis

Irons P C, King V, Otte L, Bertschinger H, Colenbrander B, Gerber D

15th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Porto Seguro, Brazil.

Poster

Abstracts Vol 1: 77 2004

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Fixation of the uterus and foeto-maternal unit of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) by glutaraldehyde perfusion under field conditions for histological and ultrastructural evaluation

Schmidt S, Aire T A, Soley J T, Irons P C, Cooper D, Gerber D

15th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Porto Seguro, Brazil.

Poster

Abstracts Vol 1: 7 2004

15 Effect of lumpy skin disease virus in bull semen on in vitro embryo production

Irons P C, Luther I, Ebersohn K, Bosman A-M, Annandale C H, van Wilpe E, Colenbrander B, Venter E H

17th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Budapest, Hungary.

Poster

Reproduc-tion in Domestic Animals Vol 43 Supplement 3: 44

2008

16 Bull breeding soundness in Southern Africa and sperm morphology data capture

Irons P C, Nöthling J O, Bertschinger H J

6th Biannual Meeting of the Association of Applied Animal Andrology, Budapest, Hungary

Oral presentation


17

Biosecurity in beef cow-calf systems: An update on Trichomonosis and Campylobacteriosis diagnostics

Irons P C, Schmidt T

30th World Veterinary Congress, Cape Town October 11-13 2011

Invited oral presentation


18 The food security veterinarian: Traits of a rare species

Irons P C 30th World Veterinary Congress, Cape Town October 11-13 2011

Invited oral presentation


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19 A retrospective study of treatment of Trichomonosis in the bull

Irons PC International Congress on Animal Reproduction

Poster

Accepted Mar 2012 (Abstract 50867)

2012

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Lumpy skin disease virus can be transmitted by infected semen experimentally

Irons PC, Annandale CH, Venter E, Holm DE

Association of Applied Animal Andrology


8.2 TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATIONS

No. Name, Institution Nature of collaboration Output Year/s

1

Drs. B Dungu-Kimbenga and A Michel and Mr. N Mukhufhi, ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Institute

Diagnosis of Trichomonosis in bulls

One publication in a refereed journal, three congress presentations

1999 – 2003

2 Dr. R Gehring and Prof. G Swan Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, University of Pretoria

Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of Gunnera perpensa L. for the expulsion of foetal membranes and the prevention of peripartal uterine infections in dairy cows

Approved research protocol 36-5-544, awaiting funding

2002 – 2004

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Prof. E H Venter, laboratory staff and MSc students Dept. Veterinary Tropical Diseases, University of Pretoria

Excretion of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus in semen of bulls

Two publications in refereed journals, two congress presentations

2002-2004

4 Prof. B Colenbrander Utrecht University, Netherlands

Co-supervised research project by three Utrecht students on fecal steroid metabolites in buffaloes

One congress presentation, data collection still underway

2002-2006

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Prof. B Colenbrander Utrecht University, Netherlands; Prof. E H Venter Dept. Veterinary Tropical Diseases, University of Pretoria

The role of bull semen in the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (PhD theme for the applicant)

Two research protocols approved, data collection complete, one dissertation passed, one manuscript submitted

2004-2006

6 Dr F Terblanche Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, UP

Co-supervision of MSc project Dissertation 2011-

present

7 Prof E Webb Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, UP

Research project under auspices of Institute for Food, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Two congress papers to date

2012-present

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8.3 MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BODIES

No. Body Capacity Year/s

1 Association of Applied Animal Andrology Member 2008 – present

8.4 VISITS TO OVERSEAS RESEARCH INSTITUTES AS GUEST PROFESSOR

No. Institution Details Dates

1 Germplasm Centre of Expertise, Animal Diseases Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.

Investigative visit, invited talk on research in infectious diseases affecting bovine reproduction in South Africa, invited by Dr. Andrzej Bielanski

July 2004

10. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

10.1 DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES, FACULTY OR OTHER UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES No. Activity Dates 1 Continuing Education and Marketing Committee, Faculty of Veterinary Science 2000 – 2005

2 Section Head: Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science 2004 – 2005

3 Module co-ordinator: BHP470 2001 – 2006

4 Module co-ordinator: GSK 709 and 710 (Bovine Reproductive Physiology and Clinical Bovine Reproduction, MMedVet modules)

2000 – present

5 Head: Department of Production Animal Studies 2009 – present

6 Faculty committees as HOD: VETEX, UP Senate, FVS Advisory Board, OTAU Advisory (Chair), BVSc Program, BVSc Selection, FVS Recruitment and Selection, UP Strategic Planning 2025 workgroup, OP Complex Joint Management Committee

2009 - present

11. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

11.2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PERFORMED

Event Details Date/s

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Convenor: Bull Breeding Soundness Certification task group of the LHPG

Developed new breeding soundness standard, subsequently applied with success, published, and presented in series of CPD workshops.

1997 - 2001

Rural VetNet: Founder and moderator Electronic discussion group for Southern African rural practitioners, with membership of 250.

2002 - present

South African Veterinary Semen and Embryo Group Committee member 2007 -

present

11.3 CLINICAL SERVICE

Reproduction clinic of Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital: Senior clinician since 1994, sharing in rotation for in-hours and after-hours duties. Render clinical service in Small Animal, Equine and Production Animal Clinics, teach undergraduate BVSc and DVN students and postgraduate (MMedVet) students and theriogenology residents.

Founder and sole proprietor of Veterinary Fertility Services, a specialist fertility private practice located in Pretoria, since 2005, dealing with bovine and small animal fertility cases by first-line and referral. Limited to canine semen banking since Sept 2009.

Taurus Livestock Improvement Co-Operative: Consulting veterinarian January 2008 – Sept 2009, overseeing disease and quarantine control, animal health, semen production and export protocol development and compliance.

11.5 REFEREE DUTIES

Manuscripts have been refereed for national and international journals including Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, SA Journal of Animal Science, Reproduction in Domestic Animals, Veterinary Microbiology, Journal of Virological Methods, and Theriogenology. Also served on scientific program committees for local congresses and reviewing for ICAR 2012 and International Symposium for Canine and Feline Reproduction 2012.

I have acted as external examiner for dissertations and theses from two other universities.

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peter charles irons bvsc mmedvet(gyn) phd …...certificate in cattle health and production cattle...

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