Professor Emeritus Leo Jeffcott
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Professor Emeritus Leo Jeffcott

PhD MA BVetMed FRCVS DVSc VetMedDr
Professor Clinical Research &
Training - Equine Practice  
Phone
+61 2 4655 0677
Address
B19 - R.M.C. Gunn Building
The University of Sydney

Developmental skeletal problems and exercise physiology.

Developmental skeletal problems and exercise physiology.

  • 2010 Appointed to the Chair of the National Veterinary Exam (NVE) Board of Examiners at the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC).
Animal production and welfare

Publications

Book Chapters

  • Jeffcott, L. (2018). Sacroiliac Dysfunction. In Frances M.D. Henson (Eds.), Equine Neck and Back Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis and Treatment, (pp. 239-248). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
  • Jeffcott, L., Kidd, J., Bainbridge, D. (2018). The Normal Anatomy of the Osseous and Soft Tissue Structures of the Back and Pelvis. In Frances M.D. Henson (Eds.), Equine Neck and Back Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis and Treatment, (pp. 9-37). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
  • Jeffcott, L. (2009). Sacroiliac Dysfunction. In Frances Henson (Eds.), Equine Back Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment, (pp. 189-198). Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Journals

  • Cox, E., Bell, R., Greer, R., Jeffcott, L. (2023). A survey on the use of rugs in Australian horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 101(1-2), 9-26. [More Information]
  • Biasutti, S., Cox, E., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2021). A review of regional limb perfusion for distal limb infections in the horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 33(5), 263-277. [More Information]
  • Mciver, V., Tsang, A., Symonds, N., Perkins, N., Uquillas, E., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2020). Effects of topical treatment of cannabidiol extract in a unique manuka factor 5 manuka honey carrier on second intention wound healing on equine distal limb wounds: a preliminary study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 98(6), 250-255. [More Information]

Conferences

  • Goff, L., Jeffcott, L., Riggs, C., McGowan, C. (2014). Sacroiliac joint morphology and back pain in thoroughbred racehorses. Australasian Equine Science Symposium, N/A: N/A.
  • Jeffcott, L., McLennan, M., Kennedy, D. (2013). National Veterinary Examination – rationale, format and future development. 2013 AVA Annual Conference: Into the Future, St Leonards: Australian Veterinary Association.
  • Dart, A., Perkins, N., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Canfield, P. (2008). Effect of bandaging on healing of distal limb wounds in horses. 2nd Australian Equine Science Symposium AESS 2008, Australia.

2023

  • Cox, E., Bell, R., Greer, R., Jeffcott, L. (2023). A survey on the use of rugs in Australian horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 101(1-2), 9-26. [More Information]

2021

  • Biasutti, S., Cox, E., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2021). A review of regional limb perfusion for distal limb infections in the horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 33(5), 263-277. [More Information]

2020

  • Mciver, V., Tsang, A., Symonds, N., Perkins, N., Uquillas, E., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2020). Effects of topical treatment of cannabidiol extract in a unique manuka factor 5 manuka honey carrier on second intention wound healing on equine distal limb wounds: a preliminary study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 98(6), 250-255. [More Information]

2019

  • Tsang, A., Dart, A., Biasutti, S., Jeffcott, L., Smith, M., Little, C. (2019). Effects of tendon injury on uninjured regional tendons in the distal limb: An in-vivo study using an ovine tendinopathy model. PloS One, 14(4), 1-24. [More Information]
  • Symonds, N., Dart, A., Keledjian, J., Lau, M., Ennis, L., Mciver, V., Tsang, A., Biasutti, S., Jeffcott, L. (2019). Pilot study to quantify the time to clear dexamethasone from plasma and urine of adult horses following a single nebulisation. Australian Veterinary Journal, 97(5), 144-148. [More Information]

2018

  • Padalino, B., Raidal, S., Knight, P., Celi, P., Jeffcott, L., Muscatello, G. (2018). Behaviour during transportation predicts stress response and lower airway contamination in horses. PloS One, 13(3), 1-20. [More Information]
  • Burns, G., Dart, A., Jeffcott, L. (2018). Clinical progress in the diagnosis of thoracolumbar problems in horses. Equine Veterinary Education, 30(9), 477-485. [More Information]
  • Jeffcott, L. (2018). Fifty years of Equine Veterinary Journal. Equine Veterinary Journal, 50(4), 421-422. [More Information]

2017

  • Huxford, K., Dart, A., Perkins, N., Bell, R., Jeffcott, L. (2017). A pilot study comparing the effect of orally administered esomeprazole and omeprazole on gastric fluid pH in horses. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 65(6), 318-321. [More Information]
  • Biasutti, S., Dart, A., Jeffcott, L. (2017). A review of recent developments in the clinical application of prosthetic laryngoplasty for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy: Indications, complications and outcome. Equine Veterinary Education, 29(6), 337-345. [More Information]
  • Tsang, A., Dart, A., Sole-Guitart, A., Dart, C., Perkins, N., Jeffcott, L. (2017). Comparison of the effects of topical application of UMF20 and UMF5 manuka honey with a generic multifloral honey on wound healing variables in an uncontaminated surgical equine distal limb wound model. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95(9), 333-337. [More Information]

2016

  • Padalino, B., Raidal, S., Hall, E., Knight, P., Celi, P., Jeffcott, L., Muscatello, G. (2016). A Survey on Transport Management Practices Associated with Injuries and Health Problems in Horses. PloS One, 11(9), 1-16. [More Information]
  • Jeffcott, L. (2016). Cervical spondylosis deformans. Equine Veterinary Education, 28(5), 252-252. [More Information]
  • Bischofberger, A., Dart, C., Horadagoda, N., Perkins, N., Jeffcott, L., Little, C., Dart, A. (2016). Effect of Manuka honey gel on the transforming growth factor β1and β3 concentrations, bacterial counts and histomorphology of contaminated full-thickness skin wounds in equine distal limbs. Australian Veterinary Journal, 94(1-2), 27-34. [More Information]

2015

  • Dart, A., Bischofberger, A., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L. (2015). A review of research into second intention equine wound healing using manuka honey: Current recommendations and future applications. Equine Veterinary Education, 27(12), 658-664. [More Information]
  • Bischofberger, A., Tsang, A., Horadagoda, N., Dart, C., Perkins, N., Jeffcott, L., Jackson, C., Dart, A. (2015). Effect of activated protein C in second intention healing of equine distal limb wounds: a preliminary study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93(10), 361-366. [More Information]
  • Jacobsen, E., Dart, A., Mondori, T., Horadagoda, N., Jeffcott, L., Little, C., Smith, M. (2015). Focal experimental injury leads to widespread gene expression and histologic changes in equine flexor tendons. PloS One, 10(4), 1-25. [More Information]

2014

  • Goff, L., Jeffcott, L., Riggs, C., McGowan, C. (2014). Sacroiliac joint morphology and back pain in thoroughbred racehorses. Australasian Equine Science Symposium, N/A: N/A.
  • Kramer, C., Tsang, A., Koenig, T., Jeffcott, L., Dart, C., Dart, A. (2014). Survey of the therapeutic approach and efficacy of pentosan polysulfate for the prevention and treatment of equine osteoarthritis in veterinary practice in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 92(12), 482-487. [More Information]
  • Koenig, T., Dart, A., Mcllwraith, C., Horadagoda, N., Bell, R., Perkins, N., Dart, C., Krockenberger, M., Jeffcott, L., Little, C. (2014). Treatment of Experimentally Induced Osteoarthritis in Horses Using Intravenous Combination of sodium Pentosan Polysulfate, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, and Sodium Hyaluronan. Veterinary Surgery, 43(5), 612-622. [More Information]

2013

  • Denoix, J., Jeffcott, L., McIlwraith, W., van Weeren, P. (2013). A review of terminology for equine juvenile osteochondral conditions (JOCC) based on anatomical and functional considerations. The Veterinary Journal, 197(1), 29-35. [More Information]
  • Bischofberger, A., Hadidane, I., Wereszka, M., Perkins, N., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2013). Effect of Age and Prostheses Location on Rima Glottidis Area in Equine Cadaveric Larynges. Veterinary Surgery, 42(3), 286-290. [More Information]
  • Jeffcott, L. (2013). Juvenille osteochondral conditions in the horse: A special issue. The Veterinary Journal, 197, 1-2. [More Information]

2012

  • Tee, E., Dart, A., MacDonald, M., Perkins, N., Horadagoda, N., Jeffcott, L. (2012). Effects of collecting serial tracheal aspirate and bronchoalveolar lavage samples on the cytological findings of subsequent fluid samples in healthy Standardbred horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(7), 247-251. [More Information]
  • Kwan, C., Bell, R., Koenig, T., Bischofberger, A., Horadagoda, N., Perkins, N., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2012). Effects of intra-articular sodium pentosan polysulfate and glucosamine on the cytology, total protein concentration and viscosity of synovial fluid in horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(8), 315-320. [More Information]
  • Ruppin, M., Sullivan, S., Condon, F., Perkins, N., Lee, L., Jeffcott, L., Dart, A. (2012). Retrospective study of 103 presumed cases of tick (Ixodes holocyclus) envenomation in the horse. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(5), 175-180. [More Information]

2011

  • Blikslager, A., Christley, R., Jeffcott, L., Silver, I., van Weeren, P. (2011). Dr Peter Rossdale, OBE, Editor Equine Veterinary Journal 1980-2010. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(1), 2-2. [More Information]
  • Silver, I., Jeffcott, L., Rossdale, P. (2011). Fifty years of the British Equine Veterinary Association as a facilitator of progress in equine clinical science. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(5), 618-630. [More Information]
  • Voute, L., Henson, F., Platt, D., Jeffcott, L. (2011). Osteochondrosis lesions of the lateral trochlear ridge of the distal femur in four ponies. The Veterinary Record, 168(10), 265-269. [More Information]

2010

  • Stubbs, N., Riggs, C., Hodges, P., Jeffcott, L., Hodgson, D., Clayton, H., McGowan, C. (2010). Osseous spinal pathology and epaxial muscle ultrasonography in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42(supp. 38), 654-661. [More Information]
  • Goff, L., van Weeren, P., Jeffcott, L., Condie, P., McGowan, C. (2010). Quantification of equine sacral and iliac motion during gait: A comparison between motion capture with skin-mounted and bone-fixated sensors. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42(Supplement 38), 468-474. [More Information]

2009

  • Mirams, M., Tatarczuch, L., Ahmed, Y., Pagel, C., Jeffcott, L., Davies, H., Mackie, E. (2009). Altered gene Expression in Early Osteochondrosis Lesions. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27(4), 452-457. [More Information]
  • Dart, A., Perkins, N., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Canfield, P. (2009). Effect of bandaging on second intention healing of wounds of the distal limb in horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87(6), 215-218. [More Information]
  • Vidal, G., Garza, J., Romero, R., Rodriguez-Tovar, L., Garza, A., Valdez, F., Escareno, J., Davis, E., Jeffcott, L. (2009). Effects of copper and zinc on Cathepsin B activity in equine articular chondrocytes. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8(5), 935-945. [More Information]

2008

  • Dart, A., Perkins, N., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Canfield, P. (2008). Effect of bandaging on healing of distal limb wounds in horses. 2nd Australian Equine Science Symposium AESS 2008, Australia.
  • Dart, A., Perkins, N., Dart, C., Jeffcott, L., Canfield, P. (2008). Effect of bandaging on healing of distal limb wounds in horses. 30th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures 2008, Australia: Australian Equine Veterinary Association.
  • Vidal, G., Valdez, F., Garza, J., Romero, R., Melendez, J., Rodriguez-Tovar, L., Ramirez, R., Valdes, V., Davies, M., Jeffcott, L. (2008). Localization of Cathepsin B Enzymatic Activity in Equine Articular Cartilage, Skin Fibroblasts and Phenotypically Modulated and Dyschondroplastic Chondrocytes. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7(4), 493-501.

2007

  • Bowe, E., Murray, R., Jeffcott, L., Davies, M. (2007). Do the matrix degrading enzymes cathepsins B and D increase following a high intensity exercise regime? Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 15(3), 343-349. [More Information]
  • Gee, E., Davies, M., Firth, E., Jeffcott, L., Fennessy, P., Mogg, T. (2007). Osteochondrosis and copper: Histology of articular cartilage from foals out of copper supplemented and non-supplemented dams. The Veterinary Journal, 173(1), 109-117. [More Information]
  • Lamas, L., Giovagnoli, G., Heath, M., Jeffcott, L. (2007). Some factors affecting the accuracy and variability of measurements of the height of ponies. The Veterinary Record, 160, 691-694. [More Information]

2006

  • Harris, P., Coenen, M., Frape, D., Jeffcott, L., Meyer, H. (2006). Equine Nutrition and Metabolic diseases. In Andrew J Higgins and Jack R Snyder (Eds.), The Equine Manual, (pp. 151-222). China: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Stubbs, N., Hodges, P., Jeffcott, L., Cowin, G., Hodgson, D., McGowan, C. (2006). Functional anatomy of the caudal thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 36(Supplement), 393-399. [More Information]
  • Goff, L., Jasiewicz, J., Jeffcott, L., Condie, P., McGowan, T., McGowan, C. (2006). Movement between the equine ilium and sacrum: in vivo and in vitro studies. Equine Veterinary Journal, 36(Supplement), 457-461. [More Information]

2005

  • Levine, M., Whitwell, K., Jeffcott, L. (2005). Abnormal thoracic vertebrae and the evolution of horse husbandry. Archaeofauna, 14, 93-109.
  • Jeffcott, L. (2005). Developmental diseases affecting growing horses. 2nd European Workshop on Equine Nutrition.

2004

  • Jeffcott, L., Haussler, K. (2004). Back and Pelvis. In Kenneth W. Hinchcliff, Andris J. Kaneps, Raymond J. Geor (Eds.), Equine sports medicine and surgery: basic and clinical sciences of the equine athlete, (pp. 433-474). Edinburgh: Saunders Elsevier.
  • Bowe, E., Henson, F., Caddick, J., Jeffcott, L., Davies, M. (2004). Response of equine articular cartilage to a single impact load. Online Journal of Veterinary Research, 8, 33-41.

2003

  • Glaser, K., Davies, M., Jeffcott, L. (2003). Differential distribution of cathepsins B and L in articular cartilage during skeletal development in the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35(1), 42-47.
  • Rossdale, P., Martin, C., Jeffcott, L. (2003). Lateral thinking: a different way of benefiting from reading Equine Veterinary Journal and other scientific periodicals. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35(1), 3-4. [More Information]

2002

  • Dart, A., Cries, L., Jeffcott, L., Hodgson, D., Rose, R. (2002). Effects of 25% propylene glycol hydrogel (Solugel) on second intention wound healing in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 31, 309-313. [More Information]
  • Gray, A., Davies, M., Jeffcott, L. (2002). Generation and activity of equine osteoclasts in vitro - effects of the bisphosphonate pamidronate (APD). Research In Veterinary Science, 72(2), 105-113.
  • Gray, A., Davies, M., Jeffcott, L. (2002). Localisation and activity of cathepsins K and B in equine osteoclasts. Research In Veterinary Science, 72(2), 95-103.

2001

  • Levine, M., Bailey, G., Jeffcott, L. (2001). Paleopathology and horse domestication. In G.Bailey, R.Charles & N.Winder (Eds.), Human Ecodynamics, (pp. 123-133). Oxford: Oxbow Books.
  • Jeffcott, L. (2001). Veterinary Responsibilities in Elite Equestrian Sport. 18th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians.

Selected Grants

2010

  • Equine Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Centre, Jeffcott L, Home of Rest for Horses/Research Support

2008

  • The Science of Horse Training: Implications for rider safety and horse welfare, McGreevy P, Jeffcott L, AgriFutures Australia/Research Support