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Associate Professor Vanessa Barrs

BVSc(hons) MVetClinStud FACVSc(Feline Medicine) GradCertEd(Higher Ed)
Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine  

B10 - Evelyn Williams Building
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9351 3437
Fax +61 2 9351 4261

Research interests

Selected Genetic Diseases of the Cat Infectious Diseases of the Cat Feline alimentary lymphoma

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Teaching and supervision

Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine; Veterinary Clinical Sciences 3027- Cardiorespiratory Medicine; Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Pathology 4112- Endocrinology, Nephrology; Referral Medicine Vets 5346- Clinical teaching Year 5 interns Postgraduate Coursework- MVetStud- Small Animal Clinical Studies Supervisor postgraduate veterinary interns & ACVSc Fellowship candidates (feline medicine)

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Themes

Animal Health

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Selected grants

2013

  • Robotic High Throughput Western Analysis for the Open Access, Multi-User Sydney Cancer Research Core Facility; Richardson D, Scolyer R, Boyer M, Halliday G, Damian D, Christopherson R, Joshua D, Kench J, Hong A, Murray M, Lee C, Kalinowski D, Naylor M, Lay P, Lyons J, Kovacevic Z, Mason R, Dixon K, Chan-Ling T, Hawkins C, Sunde M, Lovejoy D, Owens T, Rendina L, Jansson J, dos Remedios C, Charles (nee Slaviero) K, Lane D, Witting P, Dong Q, Ammit A, Groundwater P, Assinder S, Bao S, Byrne S, Zhou F, Buckland M, Grewal (, Huq F, Lai D, Codd R, Zhang D, Fu D, de Graaf S, Huang M, Payne R, Slobedman B, Barrs V, Ho P, Williamson P, Murphy C; DVC Research/Equipment Grant.

2012

  • Are common household flame retardants (PBDEs) associated with feline hyperthyroidism?; Barrs V; Feline Health Research Fund (FHRF)/Research Support.
  • What causes sino-nasal aspergillosis (SNA) in dogs? A molecular approach to species identification allowing targeted treatments.; Barrs V; Veterinary Science Foundation and Feline Fund/Faculty of Veterinary Science Bequest.
  • Improving the lives of canine cancer patients by developing an overall haemostatic potential assay to identify hypercoagulability in dogs.; Barrs V; Thea Jean Schnakenberg /Faculty of Veterinary Science Bequest.

2011

  • Optimizing the overall haemostatic potential assay for use in canine plasma to identify hypercoagulability in hyperadrenocorticism; Barrs V; Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation/Research Support.
  • Sino-orbital aspergillosis in domestic cats; Barrs V; Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations/Endeavour Awards.

2010

  • Bayer Animal Health Res Barss; Barrs V; Bayer Animal Health/Research Support.
  • What causes upper respiratory aspergillosis in cats? Identification of Neosartorya species implicated in an emerging clinical syndrome; Barrs V, Beatty J; Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation/Research Support.

2009

  • MHC disease associations in the cat. The next leap forward; Beatty J, Barrs V; Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation/Research Support.
  • Evaluation of a new diagnostic test and therapeutic monitoring tool for invasive aspergillosis in cats - serum galactomannan detection; Barrs V, Beatty J; Feline Health Research Fund (FHRF)/Research Grant.

2008

  • Immunohistological Studies and Molecular characterisation of T-cell receptor gamma variable genes in feline low grade alimentary lymphoma (LGL).; Barrs V; The Sara and Anne Payten Canine Cancer Research Fund/Bequest Research Funding.

2007

  • Feline Aspergillosis - treatment with a novel azole; Barrs V; Schering Plough/In kind research sponsorship.
  • Molecular characterisation of T-cell receptor gamma variable genes in feline low grade alimentary lymphoma (LGL); Barrs V, Beatty J, Belov K; The Sara and Anne Payten Canine Cancer Research Fund/Bequest Research Funding.
  • : Feline Sinonasal Aspergillosis - An Emerging Clinical Syndrome; Barrs V; The Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney/Postdoctoral fellow and new academic staff travel funds.
  • Low grade feline alimentary lymphoma (LGL):; Barrs V; The Sara and Anne Payten Canine Cancer Research Fund/Bequest Research Funding.

2006

  • Prevalence of haemoparasites in cats and their fleas; Barrs V, Lappin M; Pfizer/Research Grant.
  • Characterisation of gastrointestinal lymphosarcoma in cats; Barrs V, Beatty J, Bosward K, Krockenberger M; Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation/Research Grants Program.
  • TBA; Barrs V, Beatty J; IDEXX Laboratories Australia/Research Support.

2005

  • Dorothy E Penny Bequest; Barrs V, Beatty J; Dorothy E Penny Bequest/Bequest.
  • Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase deficiency in Abyssinian & Somali cats; Beatty J, Barrs V; University of Sydney/Dorothy E Penny Bequest, Faculty of Veterinary Science Bequest Research Funding.
  • Diabetes mellitus in cats; Beatty J, Barrs V; Constance H Baird Bequest/Bequest Research Funding.
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Selected publications

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Book Chapters

  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Diagnosis and Treatment of Low-Grade Alimentary Lymphoma. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 187-199). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Feline pyothorax - New insights into an old problem. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 3-12). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Feline Upper Respiratory Aspergillosis. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 36-52). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Low grade alimentary lymphoma in cats. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 187-199). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Pyothorax. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 3-12). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Upper Respiratory Tract Aspergillosis. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 36-52). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.

Journals

  • Whitney, J., Beatty, J., Martin, P., Dhand, N., Briscoe, K., Barrs, V. (2013). Evaluation of serum galactomannan detection for diagnosis of feline upper respiratory tract aspergillosis. Veterinary Microbiology, 162, 180-185.
  • Dengate, A., Morel-Kopp, M., Braddock, J., Churcher, R., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Ward, C. (2012). Delayed Fibrinolysis in dogs with naturally occuring pituitary dependant hyperadrenocorticism. Journal of veterinary Internal Medicine, 26, 776-777.
  • Gopinath, D., McGreevy, P., Zuber, R., Klupiec, C., Baguley, J., Barrs, V. (2012). Developments in Undergraduate Teaching of Small-Animal Soft-tissue Surgical Skills at the University of Sydney. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 39(1), 21-29.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). FELINE ALIMENTARY LYMPHOMA 1. Classification, risk factors, clinical signs and non-invasive diagnostics. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14, 182-190.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). FELINE ALIMENTARY LYMPHOMA 2. Further diagnostics, therapy and prognosis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(3), 191-201.
  • Russell, K., Beatty, J., Dhand, N., Gunew, M., Lingard, A., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2012). Feline low-grade alimentary lymphoma: how common is it? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(12), 910-912.
  • Lam, A., Beatty, J., Moore, L., Foster, D., Brain, P., Churcher, R., Angles, J., Lam, R., Barrs, V. (2012). Laryngeal disease in 69 cats: a retrospective multicentre study. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 42(4), 321-326.
  • Hetzel, N., Barker, E., Helps, C., Tasker, S., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). Prevalence of canine haemotropic mycoplasma infections in Sydney, Australia. The Veterinary Record, August 4.
  • Hetzel, N., Barker, E., Helps, C., Tasker, S., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). Prevalence of canine haemotropic mycoplasma infections in Sydney, Australia. The Veterinary Record, 171(5), 126-127.
  • Chow, K., Beatty, J., Voss, K., Barrs, V. (2012). Probable lumbar acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in a cat with acute onset paraparesis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(10), 764-767.
  • Chow, K., Beatty, J., Voss, K., Barrs, V. (2012). Probable lumbar acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in a cat with acute onset paraparesis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(10), 764-767.
  • Brown, A., Beatty, J., Lindsay, S., Barrs, V. (2012). Severe systemic hypertension in a cat with pituitary - dependent hyperadrenocorticism. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 53(2), 132-135.
  • Barrs, V., Halliday, C., Martin, P., Wilson, B., Krockenberger, M., Gunew, M., Bennett, S., Koehlmeyer, E., Thompson, A., Fliegner, R., Beatty, J., et al (2012). Sinonasal and sino-orbital aspergillosis in 23 cats: Aetiology, clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes. The Veterinary Journal, 191(1), 58-64.
  • Dengate, A., Morel-Kopp, M., Braddock, J., Churcher, R., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Ward, C. (2012). The overall haemostasis potential: a novel, cost effective, global coagulatiionassay for use in canine plasma. Journal of veterinary Internal Medicine, 26, 775-776.
  • Talbot, J., Voss, K., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2012). Type 111 hemifacial microsomia in a kitten. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(8), 603-606.
  • Brown, A., Beatty, J., Nicoll, R., Knight, C., Krockenberger, M., Barrs, V. (2011). Dyspnoea and pulmonary consolidation in a cat with T-cell lymphoma. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13, 772-775.
  • Briscoe, K., Krockenberger, M., Beatty, J., Crowley, A., Dennis, M., Canfield, P., Dhand, N., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2011). Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of 53 Cases of Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Low -Grade Alimentary Lymphoma. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 145(2-3), 187-198.
  • Beatty, J., Tasker, S., Jarrett, O., Lam, A., Gibson, S., Noe-Nordberg, A., Phillips, A., Fawcett, A., Barrs, V. (2011). Markers of feline leukaemia virus infection or exposure in cats from a region of low seroprevalence. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13, 927-933.
  • Barrs, V., Halliday, C., Martin, P., Wilson, B., Krockenberger, M., Gunew,, M., Bennett, S., Koehlmeyer, E., Thompson, A., Fliegner, R., Beatty, J., et al (2011). Sinonasal and sino-orbital aspergillosis in 23 cats: Aetiology, clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes. The Veterinary Journal.
  • Lam, D., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Krockenberger, M., Child, G., Swift, N. (2011). Suspected Pituitary Apoplexy in a Dog. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 41(2), 72-75.
  • Whitney, J., Barrs, V., Wilkinson, M., Briscoe, K., Beatty, J. (2011). Use of bisphosphonates to treat severe idiopathic hypercalcaemia in a young Ragdoll cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13(2), 129-134.
  • Lingard, A., O'Brien, C., Barrs, V., Norris, J., Krockenberger, M., Beatty, J. (2010). Concurrent Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Toxoplasmosis in Three cases. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 40, 9-16.
  • Briscoe, K., Barrs, V., Lindsay, S., Hoffmann, K., Cockwill, K., Muscatello, G., Beatty, J. (2010). Encrusting cystitis in a cat secondary to Corynebacterium urealyticum infection. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 972-977.
  • Evans, N., Gunew,, M., Marshall, R., Martin, P., Barrs, V. (2010). Focal pulmonary granuloma caused by Cladophialophora bantiana in a domestic short haired cat. Medical mycology, 49(February), 194-197.
  • Kuan, S., Ticehurst, K., Hoffmann, K., Crosby, D., Barrs, V. (2010). Intestinal strangulation after elective ovariohysterectomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12(4), 325-329.
  • Sharman, M., Paul, A., Davies, D., Mackay, B., Swinney, G., Barrs, V., Arteaga, A., Robertson, I., Mansfield, C. (2010). Multi-centre assessment of mycotic rhinosinusitis in dogs: a retrospective study of initial treatment success (1998-2008). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 51, 423-427.
  • Lindsay, S., Barrs, V., Child, G., Beatty, J., Krockenberger, M. (2010). Myelitis due to reactive spinal toxoplasmosis in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 818-821.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2010). Pleural effusion in the cat: A practical approach to determining aetiology. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 693-707.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Wilson, B., Evans, N., Gowan, R., Baral, R., Lingard, A., Perkovic, G., Hawley, J., Lappin, M. (2010). Prevalence of Bartonella species, Rickettsia felis,  haemoplasmas and the Ehrlichia group in the blood of cats and fleas in Eastern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88(5), 160-165.
  • Barrs, V., Giger, U., Wilson, B., Chan, C., Lingard, A., Tran, L., Seng, A., Canfield, P., Beatty, J. (2009). Erythrocytic pyruvate kinase deficiency and AB blood types in Australian Abyssinian and Somali cats. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87(1-2), 39-44.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2009). Feline pyothorax - New insights into an old problem: Part 1. Aetiopathogenesis and diagnostic investigation. The Veterinary Journal, 179(2), 163-170.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2009). Feline pyothorax - new insights into an old problem: Part 2. Treatment recommendations and prophylaxis. The Veterinary Journal, 179(2), 171-178.
  • Briscoe, K., Barrs, V., Foster, D., Beatty, J. (2009). Hyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(9), 758-762.
  • Lingard, A., Briscoe, K., Beatty, J., Moore, A., Crowley, A., Krockenberger, M., Churcher, R., Canfield, P., Barrs, V. (2009). Low-grade alimentary lymphoma: clinicopathological findings and response to treatment in 17 cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(8), 692-700.
  • Narfstrom, K., David, V., Jarret, O., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Wilkie, D., O'Brien, S., Menotti-Raymond, M. (2009). Retinal degeneration in the Abyssinian and Somali cat (rdAc): correlation between genotype and phenotype and rdAc allele frequency in two continents. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 12(5), 285-291.
  • Fyfe, J., McCowan, C., O'Brien, C., Globan, M., Birch, C., Revill, P., Barrs, V., Wayne, J., Hughes, M., Holloway, S., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2008). Molecular Characterization of a Novel Fastidious Mycobacterium Causing Lepromatous Lesions of the Skin, Subcutis, Cornea, and Conjunctiva of Cats Living in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 46(2), 618-626.
  • Ticehurst, K., Zaki, S., Maddern, K., Lingard, A., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2007). Bradyarrhythmia in a anaesthetised , elderly, hypertensive cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 9, 521-525.
  • Khoo, A., Marchevsky, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2007). Choanal atresia in a Himalayan cat - first reported case and successful treatment. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 9, 346-349.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Krockenberger, M., Martin, P., O'Brien, C., Angles, J., Dowden, M., Halliday, C. (2007). Feline Sino-orbital Aspergillosis: An emerging clinical syndrome? Australian Veterinary Journal, 85(3), N23.
  • Barrs, V., Nicoll, R., Churcher, R., Beck, J., Beatty, J. (2007). Intracranial empyema: literature review and two novel cases in cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 48, 449-454.
  • Beatty, J., Bailey, C., Tisdall, P., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2007). Palatine Haemorrhage in the Cat: Life-saving Haemostasis. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 37(3), 125-125.
  • Stenner, V., Mackay, B., King, T., Barrs, V., Irwin, P., Abraham, L., Swift, N., Langer, N., Bernays, M., Hampson, E., Martin, P., Krockenberger, M., Bosward, K., Malik (Krochmalik), R., et al (2007). Protothecosis in 17 Australian dogs and a review of the canine literature. Medical mycology, 45, 249-266.
  • Bailey, C., Tisdall, P., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2007). Use of a Bipedicle Mucoperiosteal Flap to Treat Arterial Haemorrhage from Palatine Ulcers in Three Cats. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 37(1), 6-11.
  • Barrs, V., Martin, P., Beatty, J. (2006). Antemortem diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis in two cats on cyclosporin therapy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(1-2), 30-35.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Clinical Review: Hot yellow cats - Feline acute neutrophilic cholangitis and cholecystitis. The Veterinarian, (August 2006).
  • Malik (Krochmalik), R., Stewart, K., Sousa, C., Krockenberger, M., Pope, S., Ihrke, P., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Walton, S. (2006). Crusted scabies (sarcoptic mange) in four cats due to Sarcoptes scabiei infestation. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8(5), 327-339.
  • Baral, R., Metcalfe, S., Krockenberger, M., Catt, M., Barrs, V., McWhirter, C., Hutson, C., Wigney, D., Martin, P., Chen, S., Mitchell, D., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2006). Disseminated Mycobacterium avium infection in young cats: overrepresentation of Abyssinian cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8(1), 23-44.
  • Brain, P., Barrs, V., Martin, P., Baral, R., White, J., Beatty, J. (2006). Feline cholecystitis and acute neutrophilic cholangitis: clinical findings , bacterial isolates and response to treatment in six cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8, 91-103.
  • Beatty, J., Swift, N., Foster, D., Barrs, V. (2006). Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases (Case Report). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8, 412-419.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Book Review: Self-Assessment Colour Review of Feline Medicine. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(8), 489-489.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Book Review: Veterinary Microbiology. Bacterial and Fungal Agents of Animal Disease. The Veterinarian.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., O'Brien, C., Foster, S., Foster, D., Lister, A., Malik, R. (2005). Feline immunodeficiency virus vaccine issues. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(1 & 2), 53-53.
  • Barrs, V., Allan, G., Beatty, J., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Martin, P. (2005). Feline pyothorax: A retrospective study of 27 cases in Australia. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 7(4), 211-222.
  • Barrs, V. (2004). Feline Pyothorax: Diagnosis and Treatment. The Veterinarian, (Feb 2004).
  • Foster, S., Martin, P., Allan, G., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2004). Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Cats: 21 Cases (1995-2000). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 6(3), 167-180.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2003). Acute toxoplasmosis in two cats on cyclosporin therapy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 81(6), 339.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Book Review: Handbook of Small Animal Practice. Australian Veterinary Journal, 81(7), 405-405.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Feline Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment. The Veterinarian, , 11-14.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Kipar, A. (2003). Pemphigus foliaceus. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 44(6), 286-287.
  • Liptak, J., Hunt, G., Barrs, V., Foster, S., Tisdall, P., Obrien, C., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Gastroduodenal ulceration in cats: eight cases and a review of the liturature. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 4, 27-42.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., McCandlish, I., Kipar, A. (2002). Hypereosinophilic paraneoplastic syndrome in a cat with intestinal T-cell lymphosarcoma. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 43(9), 401-405.
  • Hunt, G., Perkins, M., Foster, S., Barrs, V., Swinney, G., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Nasopharyngeal disorders of dogs and cats: A review and retrospective study. Compendium (Yardley): continuing education for veterinarians, 24, 184-200.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Martin, P., Nicoll, R., France, M., Foster, S., Lamb, W., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Spontaneous hepatic rupture in six cats with systemic amyloidosis. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 43(8), 355-363.
  • Barrs, V., Foster, S., Beatty, J., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Gunew,, M. (2001). Prevalence of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in Persian cats and related-breeds in Sydney and Brisbane. Australian Veterinary Journal, 79(4), 257-259.

Conferences

  • Barrs, V., van Doorn, T., Houbraken, J., Martin, P., Kidd, S., Richardson, M., Pinheiro, D., Varga, J., Samson, R. (2012). Aspergillus Felis Sp. Nov - An emerging Pathogen of Cats, Dogs and Humans. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.
  • Beatty, J., Troyer, R., Brewester, C., Rovnak, J., Barrs, V., Quakenbush, S., VandeWoude, S. (2012). Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Associated Lymphoma. Is a gammaherpevirus Involved. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.
  • Talbot, J., Martin, P., Johnson, L., Sutton, D., Halliday, C., Beatty, J., Steiner, J., Gibson, J., Kidd, S., Barrs, V. (2012). What causes Sino-Nasal Aspergillus in Dogs ? A Molecular Approach to Spieces Identification. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.
  • Wong, A., Hisyam Teh, H., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2011). Chronic kidney disease after treatment for feline hyperthyroidism: Risk factors for development and effect on survival. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Russell, K., Beatty, J., Dhand, N., Gunew, M., Lingard, A., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2011). Feline low-grade alimentary lymphoma (LGAL) - how common is it?. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Liem, B., Barrs, V., Dhand, N., Beatty, J. (2011). Haematological and biochemical findings in feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infected cats. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Whitney, J., Martin, P., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2011). Serum galactomannan detection - evaluation of a new diagnostic test for upper respiratory tract aspergillos. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • McGreevy, P., Pope, S., Costa, F., Thomson, P., stokes, T., Barrs, V. (2008). Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals (LIDA) for cats: an on-line relational database, using non-technical descriptions written by veterinary students. UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hawley, J., Evans, N., Baral, R., Gowan, R., Lappin, M. (2008). Prevalence of Bartonella SPP., Rickettsia Felis, and Haemoplasmas in the Blood of Cats and Ctenocephalides Felis in Eastern Australia. 26th Annual ACVIM Forum, USA: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
  • Barrs, V. (2007). Diagnostic Investigation of Feline Nasopharyngeal Disease. 32nd Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Online: World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
  • Chan, C., Nicoll, R., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Barrs, V. (2007). Polypoid Rhinitis in a dog with nasal fibrosarcoma. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings 2007, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Wilson, B., Chan, C., Tran, L., Seng, A., Giger, U. (2007). Pyruvate kinase deficiency and neonatal isoerythrolysis in Abyssinian and Somali cats in Australia: A survey of the mutant allele and A and B blood type. Proceedings of WSAVA.
  • Barrs, V., Wilson, B., Beatty, J., Chan, C., Tran, L., Seng, A., Giger, U. (2007). Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in Australian Abyssinian and Somali Cats. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings 2007, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland.
  • Lingard, A., Beatty, J., Churcher, R., Barrs, V. (2006). Alimentary lymphocytic lymphoma: an Australian case series (21 cases). Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • O'Brien, C., Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2006). Comparative aspectis of aspergillosis in dogs, cats and people. 8th International Mycological Congresss, Cairns, Australia.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Interpreting Respiratory Patterns in Cats: A Rapid Diagnostic Aid to Feline Respiratory Disease. Valentine Charlton Memorial Conference, University of Sydney.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Investigation of Renomegaly. 2nd Korean Animal Hospital Association Conference, Seoul.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Canfield, P., Chan, C., Forsyth, H. (2006). Pathways to Research for Small Animal Clinicians. College of Sciences and Technology Showcase.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Respiratory Patterns - a diagnostic aid to feline respiratory disease. 2nd Korean Animal Hospital Association Conference, Seoul.
  • Beatty, J., Swift, N., Foster, D., Barrs, V. (2006). Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Lingard, A., Beatty, J., Churcher, R., Barrs, V. (2005). Alimentary lymphocytic lymphoma: An Australian case series (2005). Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings, Australia.
  • Malik (Krochmalik), R., McKellar, S., Pope, S., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2005). Crusted scabies (sarcoptic mange) in two cats. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Brain, P., Beatty, J., Martin, P., White, J., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2005). Feline acute neutrophilic cholangitis: clinical findings, bacterial isolates and response to treatment in six cases. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Feline Medicine Extravaganza. Feline medicine extravaganza : Vic Menrath Valedictory Conference, The University of Sydney: Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2004). The Valentine Charlton Symposium in Feline Medicine. The Valentine Charlton Symposium in Feline Medicine, University of Sydney: Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.
  • Barrs, V., Culvenor, J. (2003). Feline adrenocortical disease. Scientific Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Culvenor, J., Barrs, V. (2003). Laryngectomy in a cat. Scientific Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Respiratory infections in immunocompromised cats. Small Animal Medicine Chapter Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., McCandlish, I., Belford, C., Kipar, A. (2001). Myelodysplastic syndrome in a feline leukaemia virus-negative cat. Proceedings of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association congress, Birmingham, UK.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., McCandlish, I., Kipar, A. (2001). Paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia in a cat with T-cell lymphosarcoma. Proceedings of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association congress, Birmingham, UK.

Other

  • Barrs, V. (2007), ACVSc College Science Week, Expert Panel Lectures: Investigation of Feline Alimentary Disease, How to Treat Feline Lymphoma, Inherited Erythrocyte Disorders in Cats.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Interactive case-studies in feline medicine.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week. Lectures: Expert panel session Canine and Feline Aspergillosis, Feline Aspergillosis - An emerging clinical syndrome?, Investigation of respiratory patterns in cats.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Central Queensland Australian Veterinary Association Conference. Lectures: Investigation of Respiratory Patterns in Cats, Feline Infectious Peritonitis - A Clinical Approach, Investigation of Renomegaly.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Korean Animal Hospital Association. 2nd KAAHA International Conference. Lectures: Investigation of Renomegaly, Disorders of the Feline Respiratory tract.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Valentine Charlton Memorial Conference. Lecture: Interpreting Respiratory Patterns in Cats.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Canfield, P., Forsyth, H. (2006), Teaching and Learning Showcase: Pathways to Research for Small Animal Clinicians.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: "Current Topics Lectures" -Lectures: Nasal cavity and nasopharyngeal diseases in cats, Feline adrenal diseases, Lower respiratory disorders.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Continuing Professional Development. Interactive case sessions.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Feline Medicine Extravaganza, Melbourne. Lectures: Hot yellow cats: Acute Neutrophilic Cholangitis, Diabetic and 4+ ketones: Stabilising the DKA patient, Coughing cats: infectious & parasitic diseases.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Provet Partners in Veterinary Education Conference. Lectures: Echocardiography: The Right Parasternal Window, Feline Myocardial Diseases.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Valentine Charlton Cat Centre Opening. Lecture: Investigating stertor: Why does my cat snore?.
  • Barrs, V. (2004), Scientific Presentations: "Recent advances in feline infectious peritonitis".
  • Barrs, V. (2004), Scientific Presentations: "What's new in feline pyothorax".
  • Churcher, R., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Della Torre, P. (2004), Scientific Presentations: Echocardiography Workshop; Lectures: Echocardiography - Right Parasternal Views, Congenital Cardiac diseases, Feline myocardial diseases.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2004), Scientific Presentations: Feline Medicine Symposium Lectures: Feline adrenal disease, Feline hypertension, Feline infectious peritonitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Investigation of renomegaly, Intestinal trichobezoars, Interactive case studies I & II, Feline pyothorax, Respiratory infections in immunocompromised cats.
  • Barrs, V. (2003), Scientific Presentations: "Diseases of the Feline Adrenal Cortex".
  • Barrs, V. (2003), Scientific Presentations: "Infections in Immunocompromised Cats".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats, Vet Talk - CD Rom.
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Acute Cholangiohepatitis: Salmonella typhimurium.".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Feline Adrenocortical Diseases parts I & II".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Feline Pyothorax: A Retrospective Study".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Hypereosinophilic syndromes in cats".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcomas".

2013

  • Whitney, J., Beatty, J., Martin, P., Dhand, N., Briscoe, K., Barrs, V. (2013). Evaluation of serum galactomannan detection for diagnosis of feline upper respiratory tract aspergillosis. Veterinary Microbiology, 162, 180-185.

2012

  • Barrs, V., van Doorn, T., Houbraken, J., Martin, P., Kidd, S., Richardson, M., Pinheiro, D., Varga, J., Samson, R. (2012). Aspergillus Felis Sp. Nov - An emerging Pathogen of Cats, Dogs and Humans. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.
  • Dengate, A., Morel-Kopp, M., Braddock, J., Churcher, R., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Ward, C. (2012). Delayed Fibrinolysis in dogs with naturally occuring pituitary dependant hyperadrenocorticism. Journal of veterinary Internal Medicine, 26, 776-777.
  • Gopinath, D., McGreevy, P., Zuber, R., Klupiec, C., Baguley, J., Barrs, V. (2012). Developments in Undergraduate Teaching of Small-Animal Soft-tissue Surgical Skills at the University of Sydney. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 39(1), 21-29.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). FELINE ALIMENTARY LYMPHOMA 1. Classification, risk factors, clinical signs and non-invasive diagnostics. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14, 182-190.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). FELINE ALIMENTARY LYMPHOMA 2. Further diagnostics, therapy and prognosis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(3), 191-201.
  • Beatty, J., Troyer, R., Brewester, C., Rovnak, J., Barrs, V., Quakenbush, S., VandeWoude, S. (2012). Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Associated Lymphoma. Is a gammaherpevirus Involved. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.
  • Russell, K., Beatty, J., Dhand, N., Gunew, M., Lingard, A., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2012). Feline low-grade alimentary lymphoma: how common is it? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(12), 910-912.
  • Lam, A., Beatty, J., Moore, L., Foster, D., Brain, P., Churcher, R., Angles, J., Lam, R., Barrs, V. (2012). Laryngeal disease in 69 cats: a retrospective multicentre study. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 42(4), 321-326.
  • Hetzel, N., Barker, E., Helps, C., Tasker, S., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). Prevalence of canine haemotropic mycoplasma infections in Sydney, Australia. The Veterinary Record, August 4.
  • Hetzel, N., Barker, E., Helps, C., Tasker, S., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2012). Prevalence of canine haemotropic mycoplasma infections in Sydney, Australia. The Veterinary Record, 171(5), 126-127.
  • Chow, K., Beatty, J., Voss, K., Barrs, V. (2012). Probable lumbar acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in a cat with acute onset paraparesis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(10), 764-767.
  • Chow, K., Beatty, J., Voss, K., Barrs, V. (2012). Probable lumbar acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in a cat with acute onset paraparesis. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(10), 764-767.
  • Brown, A., Beatty, J., Lindsay, S., Barrs, V. (2012). Severe systemic hypertension in a cat with pituitary - dependent hyperadrenocorticism. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 53(2), 132-135.
  • Barrs, V., Halliday, C., Martin, P., Wilson, B., Krockenberger, M., Gunew, M., Bennett, S., Koehlmeyer, E., Thompson, A., Fliegner, R., Beatty, J., et al (2012). Sinonasal and sino-orbital aspergillosis in 23 cats: Aetiology, clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes. The Veterinary Journal, 191(1), 58-64.
  • Dengate, A., Morel-Kopp, M., Braddock, J., Churcher, R., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Ward, C. (2012). The overall haemostasis potential: a novel, cost effective, global coagulatiionassay for use in canine plasma. Journal of veterinary Internal Medicine, 26, 775-776.
  • Talbot, J., Voss, K., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2012). Type 111 hemifacial microsomia in a kitten. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 14(8), 603-606.
  • Talbot, J., Martin, P., Johnson, L., Sutton, D., Halliday, C., Beatty, J., Steiner, J., Gibson, J., Kidd, S., Barrs, V. (2012). What causes Sino-Nasal Aspergillus in Dogs ? A Molecular Approach to Spieces Identification. 2nd Biennial symposium of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases, USA: International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases.

2011

  • Wong, A., Hisyam Teh, H., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2011). Chronic kidney disease after treatment for feline hyperthyroidism: Risk factors for development and effect on survival. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Brown, A., Beatty, J., Nicoll, R., Knight, C., Krockenberger, M., Barrs, V. (2011). Dyspnoea and pulmonary consolidation in a cat with T-cell lymphoma. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13, 772-775.
  • Russell, K., Beatty, J., Dhand, N., Gunew, M., Lingard, A., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2011). Feline low-grade alimentary lymphoma (LGAL) - how common is it?. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Liem, B., Barrs, V., Dhand, N., Beatty, J. (2011). Haematological and biochemical findings in feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infected cats. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Briscoe, K., Krockenberger, M., Beatty, J., Crowley, A., Dennis, M., Canfield, P., Dhand, N., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2011). Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of 53 Cases of Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Low -Grade Alimentary Lymphoma. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 145(2-3), 187-198.
  • Beatty, J., Tasker, S., Jarrett, O., Lam, A., Gibson, S., Noe-Nordberg, A., Phillips, A., Fawcett, A., Barrs, V. (2011). Markers of feline leukaemia virus infection or exposure in cats from a region of low seroprevalence. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13, 927-933.
  • Whitney, J., Martin, P., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2011). Serum galactomannan detection - evaluation of a new diagnostic test for upper respiratory tract aspergillos. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week 2011, Australia: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Barrs, V., Halliday, C., Martin, P., Wilson, B., Krockenberger, M., Gunew,, M., Bennett, S., Koehlmeyer, E., Thompson, A., Fliegner, R., Beatty, J., et al (2011). Sinonasal and sino-orbital aspergillosis in 23 cats: Aetiology, clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes. The Veterinary Journal.
  • Lam, D., Arteaga, A., Barrs, V., Krockenberger, M., Child, G., Swift, N. (2011). Suspected Pituitary Apoplexy in a Dog. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 41(2), 72-75.
  • Whitney, J., Barrs, V., Wilkinson, M., Briscoe, K., Beatty, J. (2011). Use of bisphosphonates to treat severe idiopathic hypercalcaemia in a young Ragdoll cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13(2), 129-134.

2010

  • Lingard, A., O'Brien, C., Barrs, V., Norris, J., Krockenberger, M., Beatty, J. (2010). Concurrent Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Toxoplasmosis in Three cases. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 40, 9-16.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Diagnosis and Treatment of Low-Grade Alimentary Lymphoma. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 187-199). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Briscoe, K., Barrs, V., Lindsay, S., Hoffmann, K., Cockwill, K., Muscatello, G., Beatty, J. (2010). Encrusting cystitis in a cat secondary to Corynebacterium urealyticum infection. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 972-977.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Feline pyothorax - New insights into an old problem. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 3-12). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Feline Upper Respiratory Aspergillosis. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 36-52). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Evans, N., Gunew,, M., Marshall, R., Martin, P., Barrs, V. (2010). Focal pulmonary granuloma caused by Cladophialophora bantiana in a domestic short haired cat. Medical mycology, 49(February), 194-197.
  • Kuan, S., Ticehurst, K., Hoffmann, K., Crosby, D., Barrs, V. (2010). Intestinal strangulation after elective ovariohysterectomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12(4), 325-329.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Low grade alimentary lymphoma in cats. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 187-199). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Sharman, M., Paul, A., Davies, D., Mackay, B., Swinney, G., Barrs, V., Arteaga, A., Robertson, I., Mansfield, C. (2010). Multi-centre assessment of mycotic rhinosinusitis in dogs: a retrospective study of initial treatment success (1998-2008). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 51, 423-427.
  • Lindsay, S., Barrs, V., Child, G., Beatty, J., Krockenberger, M. (2010). Myelitis due to reactive spinal toxoplasmosis in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 818-821.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2010). Pleural effusion in the cat: A practical approach to determining aetiology. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 12, 693-707.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Wilson, B., Evans, N., Gowan, R., Baral, R., Lingard, A., Perkovic, G., Hawley, J., Lappin, M. (2010). Prevalence of Bartonella species, Rickettsia felis,  haemoplasmas and the Ehrlichia group in the blood of cats and fleas in Eastern Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88(5), 160-165.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Pyothorax. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 3-12). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2010). Upper Respiratory Tract Aspergillosis. In John August (Eds.), Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine (6th Ed), (pp. 36-52). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier.

2009

  • Barrs, V., Giger, U., Wilson, B., Chan, C., Lingard, A., Tran, L., Seng, A., Canfield, P., Beatty, J. (2009). Erythrocytic pyruvate kinase deficiency and AB blood types in Australian Abyssinian and Somali cats. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87(1-2), 39-44.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2009). Feline pyothorax - New insights into an old problem: Part 1. Aetiopathogenesis and diagnostic investigation. The Veterinary Journal, 179(2), 163-170.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2009). Feline pyothorax - new insights into an old problem: Part 2. Treatment recommendations and prophylaxis. The Veterinary Journal, 179(2), 171-178.
  • Briscoe, K., Barrs, V., Foster, D., Beatty, J. (2009). Hyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(9), 758-762.
  • Lingard, A., Briscoe, K., Beatty, J., Moore, A., Crowley, A., Krockenberger, M., Churcher, R., Canfield, P., Barrs, V. (2009). Low-grade alimentary lymphoma: clinicopathological findings and response to treatment in 17 cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 11(8), 692-700.
  • Narfstrom, K., David, V., Jarret, O., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Wilkie, D., O'Brien, S., Menotti-Raymond, M. (2009). Retinal degeneration in the Abyssinian and Somali cat (rdAc): correlation between genotype and phenotype and rdAc allele frequency in two continents. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 12(5), 285-291.

2008

  • McGreevy, P., Pope, S., Costa, F., Thomson, P., stokes, T., Barrs, V. (2008). Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals (LIDA) for cats: an on-line relational database, using non-technical descriptions written by veterinary students. UniServe Science Symposium 2008, Sydney, NSW, Australia: Uniserve Science.
  • Fyfe, J., McCowan, C., O'Brien, C., Globan, M., Birch, C., Revill, P., Barrs, V., Wayne, J., Hughes, M., Holloway, S., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2008). Molecular Characterization of a Novel Fastidious Mycobacterium Causing Lepromatous Lesions of the Skin, Subcutis, Cornea, and Conjunctiva of Cats Living in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 46(2), 618-626.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hawley, J., Evans, N., Baral, R., Gowan, R., Lappin, M. (2008). Prevalence of Bartonella SPP., Rickettsia Felis, and Haemoplasmas in the Blood of Cats and Ctenocephalides Felis in Eastern Australia. 26th Annual ACVIM Forum, USA: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

2007

  • Barrs, V. (2007), ACVSc College Science Week, Expert Panel Lectures: Investigation of Feline Alimentary Disease, How to Treat Feline Lymphoma, Inherited Erythrocyte Disorders in Cats.
  • Ticehurst, K., Zaki, S., Maddern, K., Lingard, A., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2007). Bradyarrhythmia in a anaesthetised , elderly, hypertensive cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 9, 521-525.
  • Khoo, A., Marchevsky, A., Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2007). Choanal atresia in a Himalayan cat - first reported case and successful treatment. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 9, 346-349.
  • Barrs, V. (2007). Diagnostic Investigation of Feline Nasopharyngeal Disease. 32nd Congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, Online: World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Krockenberger, M., Martin, P., O'Brien, C., Angles, J., Dowden, M., Halliday, C. (2007). Feline Sino-orbital Aspergillosis: An emerging clinical syndrome? Australian Veterinary Journal, 85(3), N23.
  • Barrs, V., Nicoll, R., Churcher, R., Beck, J., Beatty, J. (2007). Intracranial empyema: literature review and two novel cases in cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 48, 449-454.
  • Beatty, J., Bailey, C., Tisdall, P., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2007). Palatine Haemorrhage in the Cat: Life-saving Haemostasis. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 37(3), 125-125.
  • Chan, C., Nicoll, R., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Barrs, V. (2007). Polypoid Rhinitis in a dog with nasal fibrosarcoma. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings 2007, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland.
  • Stenner, V., Mackay, B., King, T., Barrs, V., Irwin, P., Abraham, L., Swift, N., Langer, N., Bernays, M., Hampson, E., Martin, P., Krockenberger, M., Bosward, K., Malik (Krochmalik), R., et al (2007). Protothecosis in 17 Australian dogs and a review of the canine literature. Medical mycology, 45, 249-266.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Wilson, B., Chan, C., Tran, L., Seng, A., Giger, U. (2007). Pyruvate kinase deficiency and neonatal isoerythrolysis in Abyssinian and Somali cats in Australia: A survey of the mutant allele and A and B blood type. Proceedings of WSAVA.
  • Barrs, V., Wilson, B., Beatty, J., Chan, C., Tran, L., Seng, A., Giger, U. (2007). Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in Australian Abyssinian and Somali Cats. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings 2007, Eight Mile Plains, Queensland.
  • Bailey, C., Tisdall, P., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Barrs, V. (2007). Use of a Bipedicle Mucoperiosteal Flap to Treat Arterial Haemorrhage from Palatine Ulcers in Three Cats. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 37(1), 6-11.

2006

  • Lingard, A., Beatty, J., Churcher, R., Barrs, V. (2006). Alimentary lymphocytic lymphoma: an Australian case series (21 cases). Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Barrs, V., Martin, P., Beatty, J. (2006). Antemortem diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis in two cats on cyclosporin therapy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84(1-2), 30-35.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Clinical Review: Hot yellow cats - Feline acute neutrophilic cholangitis and cholecystitis. The Veterinarian, (August 2006).
  • O'Brien, C., Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Lingard, A., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2006). Comparative aspectis of aspergillosis in dogs, cats and people. 8th International Mycological Congresss, Cairns, Australia.
  • Malik (Krochmalik), R., Stewart, K., Sousa, C., Krockenberger, M., Pope, S., Ihrke, P., Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Walton, S. (2006). Crusted scabies (sarcoptic mange) in four cats due to Sarcoptes scabiei infestation. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8(5), 327-339.
  • Baral, R., Metcalfe, S., Krockenberger, M., Catt, M., Barrs, V., McWhirter, C., Hutson, C., Wigney, D., Martin, P., Chen, S., Mitchell, D., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2006). Disseminated Mycobacterium avium infection in young cats: overrepresentation of Abyssinian cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8(1), 23-44.
  • Brain, P., Barrs, V., Martin, P., Baral, R., White, J., Beatty, J. (2006). Feline cholecystitis and acute neutrophilic cholangitis: clinical findings , bacterial isolates and response to treatment in six cases. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8, 91-103.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Interactive case-studies in feline medicine.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Interpreting Respiratory Patterns in Cats: A Rapid Diagnostic Aid to Feline Respiratory Disease. Valentine Charlton Memorial Conference, University of Sydney.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Investigation of Renomegaly. 2nd Korean Animal Hospital Association Conference, Seoul.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Canfield, P., Chan, C., Forsyth, H. (2006). Pathways to Research for Small Animal Clinicians. College of Sciences and Technology Showcase.
  • Barrs, V. (2006). Respiratory Patterns - a diagnostic aid to feline respiratory disease. 2nd Korean Animal Hospital Association Conference, Seoul.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week. Lectures: Expert panel session Canine and Feline Aspergillosis, Feline Aspergillosis - An emerging clinical syndrome?, Investigation of respiratory patterns in cats.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Central Queensland Australian Veterinary Association Conference. Lectures: Investigation of Respiratory Patterns in Cats, Feline Infectious Peritonitis - A Clinical Approach, Investigation of Renomegaly.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Korean Animal Hospital Association. 2nd KAAHA International Conference. Lectures: Investigation of Renomegaly, Disorders of the Feline Respiratory tract.
  • Barrs, V. (2006), Scientific Presentations: Valentine Charlton Memorial Conference. Lecture: Interpreting Respiratory Patterns in Cats.
  • Beatty, J., Swift, N., Foster, D., Barrs, V. (2006). Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Beatty, J., Swift, N., Foster, D., Barrs, V. (2006). Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases (Case Report). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 8, 412-419.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Hunt, G., Canfield, P., Forsyth, H. (2006), Teaching and Learning Showcase: Pathways to Research for Small Animal Clinicians.

2005

  • Lingard, A., Beatty, J., Churcher, R., Barrs, V. (2005). Alimentary lymphocytic lymphoma: An Australian case series (2005). Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week Proceedings, Australia.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Book Review: Self-Assessment Colour Review of Feline Medicine. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(8), 489-489.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Book Review: Veterinary Microbiology. Bacterial and Fungal Agents of Animal Disease. The Veterinarian.
  • Malik (Krochmalik), R., McKellar, S., Pope, S., Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2005). Crusted scabies (sarcoptic mange) in two cats. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Brain, P., Beatty, J., Martin, P., White, J., Baral, R., Barrs, V. (2005). Feline acute neutrophilic cholangitis: clinical findings, bacterial isolates and response to treatment in six cases. Proceedings of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., O'Brien, C., Foster, S., Foster, D., Lister, A., Malik, R. (2005). Feline immunodeficiency virus vaccine issues. Australian Veterinary Journal, 83(1 & 2), 53-53.
  • Barrs, V. (2005). Feline Medicine Extravaganza. Feline medicine extravaganza : Vic Menrath Valedictory Conference, The University of Sydney: Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.
  • Barrs, V., Allan, G., Beatty, J., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Martin, P. (2005). Feline pyothorax: A retrospective study of 27 cases in Australia. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 7(4), 211-222.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: "Current Topics Lectures" -Lectures: Nasal cavity and nasopharyngeal diseases in cats, Feline adrenal diseases, Lower respiratory disorders.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Continuing Professional Development. Interactive case sessions.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Feline Medicine Extravaganza, Melbourne. Lectures: Hot yellow cats: Acute Neutrophilic Cholangitis, Diabetic and 4+ ketones: Stabilising the DKA patient, Coughing cats: infectious & parasitic diseases.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Provet Partners in Veterinary Education Conference. Lectures: Echocardiography: The Right Parasternal Window, Feline Myocardial Diseases.
  • Barrs, V. (2005), Scientific Presentations: Valentine Charlton Cat Centre Opening. Lecture: Investigating stertor: Why does my cat snore?.

2004

  • Barrs, V. (2004). Feline Pyothorax: Diagnosis and Treatment. The Veterinarian, (Feb 2004).
  • Foster, S., Martin, P., Allan, G., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2004). Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Cats: 21 Cases (1995-2000). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 6(3), 167-180.
  • Barrs, V. (2004), Scientific Presentations: "Recent advances in feline infectious peritonitis".
  • Barrs, V. (2004), Scientific Presentations: "What's new in feline pyothorax".
  • Churcher, R., Barrs, V., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Della Torre, P. (2004), Scientific Presentations: Echocardiography Workshop; Lectures: Echocardiography - Right Parasternal Views, Congenital Cardiac diseases, Feline myocardial diseases.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2004), Scientific Presentations: Feline Medicine Symposium Lectures: Feline adrenal disease, Feline hypertension, Feline infectious peritonitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Investigation of renomegaly, Intestinal trichobezoars, Interactive case studies I & II, Feline pyothorax, Respiratory infections in immunocompromised cats.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J. (2004). The Valentine Charlton Symposium in Feline Medicine. The Valentine Charlton Symposium in Feline Medicine, University of Sydney: Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.

2003

  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V. (2003). Acute toxoplasmosis in two cats on cyclosporin therapy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 81(6), 339.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Book Review: Handbook of Small Animal Practice. Australian Veterinary Journal, 81(7), 405-405.
  • Barrs, V., Culvenor, J. (2003). Feline adrenocortical disease. Scientific Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Feline Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment. The Veterinarian, , 11-14.
  • Culvenor, J., Barrs, V. (2003). Laryngectomy in a cat. Scientific Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., Kipar, A. (2003). Pemphigus foliaceus. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 44(6), 286-287.
  • Barrs, V. (2003). Respiratory infections in immunocompromised cats. Small Animal Medicine Chapter Proceedings ACVSc Science Week, Gold Coast.
  • Barrs, V. (2003), Scientific Presentations: "Diseases of the Feline Adrenal Cortex".
  • Barrs, V. (2003), Scientific Presentations: "Infections in Immunocompromised Cats".

2002

  • Liptak, J., Hunt, G., Barrs, V., Foster, S., Tisdall, P., Obrien, C., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Gastroduodenal ulceration in cats: eight cases and a review of the liturature. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 4, 27-42.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., McCandlish, I., Kipar, A. (2002). Hypereosinophilic paraneoplastic syndrome in a cat with intestinal T-cell lymphosarcoma. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 43(9), 401-405.
  • Hunt, G., Perkins, M., Foster, S., Barrs, V., Swinney, G., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Nasopharyngeal disorders of dogs and cats: A review and retrospective study. Compendium (Yardley): continuing education for veterinarians, 24, 184-200.
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats, Vet Talk - CD Rom.
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Acute Cholangiohepatitis: Salmonella typhimurium.".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Feline Adrenocortical Diseases parts I & II".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Feline Pyothorax: A Retrospective Study".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Hypereosinophilic syndromes in cats".
  • Barrs, V. (2002), Scientific Presentations: "Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcomas".
  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., Martin, P., Nicoll, R., France, M., Foster, S., Lamb, W., Malik (Krochmalik), R. (2002). Spontaneous hepatic rupture in six cats with systemic amyloidosis. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 43(8), 355-363.

2001

  • Beatty, J., Barrs, V., McCandlish, I., Belford, C., Kipar, A. (2001). Myelodysplastic syndrome in a feline leukaemia virus-negative cat. Proceedings of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association congress, Birmingham, UK.
  • Barrs, V., Beatty, J., McCandlish, I., Kipar, A. (2001). Paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia in a cat with T-cell lymphosarcoma. Proceedings of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association congress, Birmingham, UK.
  • Barrs, V., Foster, S., Beatty, J., Malik (Krochmalik), R., Gunew,, M. (2001). Prevalence of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in Persian cats and related-breeds in Sydney and Brisbane. Australian Veterinary Journal, 79(4), 257-259.
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