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Dr Russell Bush

BScAgr(Hons I) PhD
Senior Lecturer Animal Nutrition and Livestock Production

C01A - Jl Shute - Camden
The University of Sydney

Research interests

Improving Dairy Production in China and Pakistan through Improved Nutrition. Improving Beef Production in Cambodia through Improved Nutrition. Improving Nutrition for Commercial Crocodile Production in Australia. Financial Modelling the Impact of Ovine Paraturberculosi.

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Teaching and supervision

Livestock Production Feed Technology Animal Nutrition Animal Husbandry

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Selected grants

2012

  • Factors impacting Australian Alpaca meat and methods to improve quality; Bush R; Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation/Research Priorities Program.

2007

  • Improving dairy production in Pakistan through improved extension services; Wynn P, Bush R; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIARC)/Research Grant.

2006

  • Nutrient levels in adult crocodile serum; Bush R, Isberg S; Porosus Pty Ltd/BLO Project.
  • Chemosensory programming & diet on hatchlings; Bush R, Isberg S; Porosus Pty Ltd/BLO Project.
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Selected publications

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Book Chapters

  • Celi, P., Bush, R. (2010). Pregnancy, Lambing and Survival. In D.J. Cottle (Eds.), International Sheep and Wool Handbook, (pp. 233-268). Nottingham: Nottingham University Press.

Journals

  • Bhatti, S., Ahmed, M., Wynn, P., McGill, D., Sarwar, M., Afzal, M., Ullah, E., Khan, M., Khan, M., Bush, R., et al (2012). Effect of diet on preweaning performance of Sahiwal calves. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, 819-826.
  • Bhatti, S., Ali, A., Nawaz, H., McGill, D., Sarwar, M., Afzal, M., Khan, M., Ehsanullah, -., Amer, M., Bush, R., et al (2012). Effect of pre-weaning feeding regimens on post-weaning growth performance of Sahiwal calves. Animal, 6(8), 1231-1236.
  • Morris, J., Cronin, G., Bush, R. (2012). Improving sheep production and welfare in extensive systems through precision sheep management. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 665-670.
  • Khounsy, S., Nampanya, S., Inthavong, P., Yang, M., Khamboungheung, B., Avery, M., Bush, R., Rast, L., Windsor, P. (2012). Significant mortality of large ruminants due to hypothermia in northern and central Lao PDR. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, 835-842.
  • Khounsy, S., Nampanya, S., Inthavong, P., Yang, M., Khamboungheung, B., Avery, M., Bush, R., Rast, L., Windsor, P. (2012). Significant mortality of large ruminants due to hypothermia in northern and central Lao PDR. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(4), 835-842.
  • Popp, S., Eppleston, J., Watt, B., Mansfield, S., Bush, R. (2012). The prevalence of lice (Bovicola ovis) in sheep flocks on the central and southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 659-664.
  • Bush, R., Barnett, R., Links, I., Windsor, P. (2012). Using abattoir surveillance and producer surveys to investigate the prevalence and current preventative management of Caseous lymphadenitis in Merino flocks in Australia. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 675-679.
  • Morris, J., Fisher, A., Doyle, R., Bush, R. (2010). Determination of Sheep Learning Responses to a Directional Audio Cue. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 13(4), 347-360.
  • Fung, Y., Sparkes, J., Van Ekris-Schouten, I., Chaves, A., Bush, R. (2010). Effects of Feeding Fresh Citrus pulp to Merino Wethers on Wool Growth and Animal Performance. Animal Production Science, 50, 52-58.
  • Sparkes, J., Chaves, A., Fung, Y., Van Ekris-Schouten, I., Bush, R. (2010). Effects of Replacing Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) Hay with Fresh Citrus Pulp on Ruminal Fermentation and Ewe Performance. Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 23(2), 197-204.
  • Wynn, P., Warriach, H., Morgan, A., McGill, D., Hanif, S., Sarwar, M., Iqbal, A., Sheehy, P., Bush, R. (2009). Perinatal Nutrition of the calf and Its Consequences for Lifelong Productivity. Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 22(5), 756-764.
  • Bush, R., House, J., Hamilton, B., Wynn, P. (2008). A training program to improve milk production in the developing Chinese dairy industry. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ('09 renamed: Animal Production Science), 48, 746-751.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J., Webster, S. (2008). Financial modelling of the potential cost of Ovine Johne's disease and the benefit of vaccinating sheep flocks in southern New South Wales. Australian Veterinary Journal, 86(10), 398-403.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2006). Losses of adult sheep due to ovine Johne's disease in 12 infected flocks over a 3-year period. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(7), 246-253.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2006). The impact of malnutrition and other causes of losses of adult sheep in 12 flocks during drought. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(7), 254-260.
  • Windsor, P., Bush, R., Links, I., Eppleston, J. (2005). Injury caused by self-inoculation with a vaccine of a Freund's complete adjuvant nature (GudairTM) used for control of ovine paratuberculosis. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(4), 216-220.

Conferences

  • Windsor, P., Khounsy, S., Sothoeun, S., Nampanya, S., Young, J., Rast, L., Henry, L., Bush, R. (2012). Comparison of Smallholder Large Ruminant Systems and Health and Productivity Interventions in Southern Cambodia and Northern Lao PDR. 15th Asian-Australian Association of Animal Production Animal Science Congress, Bangkok: Asian-Australian Association of Animal Production Animal Science.
  • Bush, R., MacDonald, T., Khounsy, S., Rast, L., Henry, L., Nampanya, S., Young, J., Thomson, P., Windsor, P. (2012). Developing a weight tape for cattle and buffalo in Lao PDR. 15th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok: The Animal Husbandry Association of Thailand.
  • Windsor, P., Khounsy, S., Sothoeun, S., Nampanya, S., Stratton, J., Rast, L., Henry, L., Bush, R. (2012). Village-based approaches to biosecurity in the Mekong region. Animal Biosecurity in the Mekong: future directions for research and development, Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
  • Bush, R., Khounsy, S., Rast, L., Henry, L., Nampanya, S., Thomson, P., Windsor, P. (2010). Capacity building in northern Lao PDR for improved feeding and marketing of cattle and buffalo. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, Republic of China, Taiwan: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P. (2009). Investigating Fasciolosis in Cambodia and Laos. 12th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2009, New Zealand: International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Bush, R., House, J., Hamilton, B., Wynn, P. (2008). A training program to improve smallholder milk production in China. 13th Animal Science Congress of the Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies AAAP 2008, Vietnam: The Asian - Australasian of Animal Production Societies (AAAP).
  • Wynn, P., Warriach, H., Morgan, A., McGill, D., Hanif, S., Sarwar, M., Iqbal, A., Sheehy, P., Bush, R. (2008). Perinatal Nutrition of the Calf and Its Consequences for Lifelong Productivity. 13th Animal Science Congress of the Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies AAAP 2008, Vietnam: The Asian - Australasian of Animal Production Societies (AAAP).
  • Bush, R. (2007). Disease investigation in Australian sheep flocks. 27th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) 2007, Pakistan: Zoological Society of Pakistan.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2006). Financial modelling of the impact of ovine Johne's disease. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2006, New Zealand: International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2005). Biological and financial losses due to ovine Johne's disease in 12 infected flocks in Australia. 8th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis ICP 2005, United States: International Association for Paratuberculosis.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2005). Economic modelling of the impact of OJD. MLA OJD Harvest Year Conference, North Sydney, N.S.W: Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2005). Modeling the on-farm financial impact of ovine Johne's disease in Australia. 8th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis ICP 2005, United States: International Association for Paratuberculosis.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2005). The on-farm biological and financial impact of ovine Johne's disease in Australia. 6th International Sheep Veterinary Congress, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece: Triacna Tours and Congresses.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2004). A review of the on-farm economics of ovine Johne's disease. 2004 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society. Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.
  • Windsor, P., Eppleston, J., Sergeant, E., Reddacliff, L., McGregor, H., Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Whittington, R. (2003). Monitoring the efficiency of GudairTM vaccine in Australia. 2003 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society, Cairns, AU: Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2003). Mortality due to Ovine Johne's disease (OJD) - preliminary results of a 12 month study. 10th International Symposium for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2003, New Zealand: International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2003). Mortality due to ovine Johne's disease - preliminary results of a 12 month study. 2003 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society, Cairns, AU: Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.

Report

  • Toribio (Lee), J., Bush, R., Windsor, P. (2005). A Study of the Biological and Economic Impact of OJD in affected Sheep Flocks in NSW: 12 farm mortality study.

2012

  • Windsor, P., Khounsy, S., Sothoeun, S., Nampanya, S., Young, J., Rast, L., Henry, L., Bush, R. (2012). Comparison of Smallholder Large Ruminant Systems and Health and Productivity Interventions in Southern Cambodia and Northern Lao PDR. 15th Asian-Australian Association of Animal Production Animal Science Congress, Bangkok: Asian-Australian Association of Animal Production Animal Science.
  • Bush, R., MacDonald, T., Khounsy, S., Rast, L., Henry, L., Nampanya, S., Young, J., Thomson, P., Windsor, P. (2012). Developing a weight tape for cattle and buffalo in Lao PDR. 15th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok: The Animal Husbandry Association of Thailand.
  • Bhatti, S., Ahmed, M., Wynn, P., McGill, D., Sarwar, M., Afzal, M., Ullah, E., Khan, M., Khan, M., Bush, R., et al (2012). Effect of diet on preweaning performance of Sahiwal calves. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, 819-826.
  • Bhatti, S., Ali, A., Nawaz, H., McGill, D., Sarwar, M., Afzal, M., Khan, M., Ehsanullah, -., Amer, M., Bush, R., et al (2012). Effect of pre-weaning feeding regimens on post-weaning growth performance of Sahiwal calves. Animal, 6(8), 1231-1236.
  • Morris, J., Cronin, G., Bush, R. (2012). Improving sheep production and welfare in extensive systems through precision sheep management. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 665-670.
  • Khounsy, S., Nampanya, S., Inthavong, P., Yang, M., Khamboungheung, B., Avery, M., Bush, R., Rast, L., Windsor, P. (2012). Significant mortality of large ruminants due to hypothermia in northern and central Lao PDR. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44, 835-842.
  • Khounsy, S., Nampanya, S., Inthavong, P., Yang, M., Khamboungheung, B., Avery, M., Bush, R., Rast, L., Windsor, P. (2012). Significant mortality of large ruminants due to hypothermia in northern and central Lao PDR. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(4), 835-842.
  • Popp, S., Eppleston, J., Watt, B., Mansfield, S., Bush, R. (2012). The prevalence of lice (Bovicola ovis) in sheep flocks on the central and southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 659-664.
  • Bush, R., Barnett, R., Links, I., Windsor, P. (2012). Using abattoir surveillance and producer surveys to investigate the prevalence and current preventative management of Caseous lymphadenitis in Merino flocks in Australia. Animal Production Science, 52(7), 675-679.
  • Windsor, P., Khounsy, S., Sothoeun, S., Nampanya, S., Stratton, J., Rast, L., Henry, L., Bush, R. (2012). Village-based approaches to biosecurity in the Mekong region. Animal Biosecurity in the Mekong: future directions for research and development, Canberra: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

2010

  • Bush, R., Khounsy, S., Rast, L., Henry, L., Nampanya, S., Thomson, P., Windsor, P. (2010). Capacity building in northern Lao PDR for improved feeding and marketing of cattle and buffalo. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, Republic of China, Taiwan: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies.
  • Morris, J., Fisher, A., Doyle, R., Bush, R. (2010). Determination of Sheep Learning Responses to a Directional Audio Cue. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 13(4), 347-360.
  • Fung, Y., Sparkes, J., Van Ekris-Schouten, I., Chaves, A., Bush, R. (2010). Effects of Feeding Fresh Citrus pulp to Merino Wethers on Wool Growth and Animal Performance. Animal Production Science, 50, 52-58.
  • Sparkes, J., Chaves, A., Fung, Y., Van Ekris-Schouten, I., Bush, R. (2010). Effects of Replacing Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) Hay with Fresh Citrus Pulp on Ruminal Fermentation and Ewe Performance. Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 23(2), 197-204.
  • Celi, P., Bush, R. (2010). Pregnancy, Lambing and Survival. In D.J. Cottle (Eds.), International Sheep and Wool Handbook, (pp. 233-268). Nottingham: Nottingham University Press.

2009

  • Bush, R., Windsor, P. (2009). Investigating Fasciolosis in Cambodia and Laos. 12th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2009, New Zealand: International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Wynn, P., Warriach, H., Morgan, A., McGill, D., Hanif, S., Sarwar, M., Iqbal, A., Sheehy, P., Bush, R. (2009). Perinatal Nutrition of the calf and Its Consequences for Lifelong Productivity. Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 22(5), 756-764.

2008

  • Bush, R., House, J., Hamilton, B., Wynn, P. (2008). A training program to improve milk production in the developing Chinese dairy industry. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ('09 renamed: Animal Production Science), 48, 746-751.
  • Bush, R., House, J., Hamilton, B., Wynn, P. (2008). A training program to improve smallholder milk production in China. 13th Animal Science Congress of the Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies AAAP 2008, Vietnam: The Asian - Australasian of Animal Production Societies (AAAP).
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J., Webster, S. (2008). Financial modelling of the potential cost of Ovine Johne's disease and the benefit of vaccinating sheep flocks in southern New South Wales. Australian Veterinary Journal, 86(10), 398-403.
  • Wynn, P., Warriach, H., Morgan, A., McGill, D., Hanif, S., Sarwar, M., Iqbal, A., Sheehy, P., Bush, R. (2008). Perinatal Nutrition of the Calf and Its Consequences for Lifelong Productivity. 13th Animal Science Congress of the Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies AAAP 2008, Vietnam: The Asian - Australasian of Animal Production Societies (AAAP).

2007

  • Bush, R. (2007). Disease investigation in Australian sheep flocks. 27th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (International) 2007, Pakistan: Zoological Society of Pakistan.

2006

  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2006). Financial modelling of the impact of ovine Johne's disease. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2006, New Zealand: International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2006). Losses of adult sheep due to ovine Johne's disease in 12 infected flocks over a 3-year period. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(7), 246-253.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2006). The impact of malnutrition and other causes of losses of adult sheep in 12 flocks during drought. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(7), 254-260.

2005

  • Toribio (Lee), J., Bush, R., Windsor, P. (2005). A Study of the Biological and Economic Impact of OJD in affected Sheep Flocks in NSW: 12 farm mortality study.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2005). Biological and financial losses due to ovine Johne's disease in 12 infected flocks in Australia. 8th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis ICP 2005, United States: International Association for Paratuberculosis.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2005). Economic modelling of the impact of OJD. MLA OJD Harvest Year Conference, North Sydney, N.S.W: Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd.
  • Windsor, P., Bush, R., Links, I., Eppleston, J. (2005). Injury caused by self-inoculation with a vaccine of a Freund's complete adjuvant nature (GudairTM) used for control of ovine paratuberculosis. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(4), 216-220.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P., Webster, S. (2005). Modeling the on-farm financial impact of ovine Johne's disease in Australia. 8th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis ICP 2005, United States: International Association for Paratuberculosis.
  • Bush, R., Windsor, P., Toribio (Lee), J. (2005). The on-farm biological and financial impact of ovine Johne's disease in Australia. 6th International Sheep Veterinary Congress, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece: Triacna Tours and Congresses.

2004

  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2004). A review of the on-farm economics of ovine Johne's disease. 2004 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society. Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.

2003

  • Windsor, P., Eppleston, J., Sergeant, E., Reddacliff, L., McGregor, H., Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Whittington, R. (2003). Monitoring the efficiency of GudairTM vaccine in Australia. 2003 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society, Cairns, AU: Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2003). Mortality due to Ovine Johne's disease (OJD) - preliminary results of a 12 month study. 10th International Symposium for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics ISVEE 2003, New Zealand: International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
  • Bush, R., Toribio (Lee), J., Windsor, P. (2003). Mortality due to ovine Johne's disease - preliminary results of a 12 month study. 2003 Australian Sheep Veterinary Society, Cairns, AU: Australian Sheep Veterinary Society.
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