Dr Michelle Campbell-Ward
Michelle is a wildlife, zoo and exotic species veterinarian, researcher and leader with particular interests in animal welfare, ethics and zoological medicine. Her novel work on the outcomes of wildlife rescue efforts in bushfires and other disasters have contributed to improving rehabilitation practices and guidelines. She joined the University of Sydney in 2023 as Associate Professor in Wildlife and Avian Medicine.
Welfare of wild and exotic animals
Ethics associated with the care and management of non-domestic animals
Australian native wildlife management, rescue and rehabilitation practices
Human-wildlife conflict
Zoo, exotic animal and non-traditional pet medicine
Gastrointestinal microbiome and nutritional ecophysiology of herbivores
Teaching - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
VETS6102 Professional Skills (clinical consultation skills)
VETS6303 Small Animal Practice A (non-traditional mammalian companion animals)
VETS6306 Exotic and Wildlife Practice (Unit of Study Coordinator)
VETS6403 (wildlife hospital sub-rotation)
Supervision
Research and Enquiry (VETS6307 and 6313) students
Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists - President of the Zoo and Wildlife Chapter
Australian Veterinary Conservation Biologists - member of the Executive committee
Wildlife Health Australia - Board Member
Veterinary Information Network - Consultant
Wildlife Disease Association
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Zoo and Aquarium Association Veterinary Specialist Advisory Group
2022 - Unusual Pet and Avian VeterinariansWildlife Bushfire Relief Scholarship
2017 - Taronga Conservation Society Australia Director’s Award
| Project title | Research student |
|---|---|
| The Assessment of an Artificial Diet to Supplement the Energy Requirements of Managed Koala Populations | Karley STRETTON |
Publications
Book Chapters
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2018). Macropod Pediatric Medicine. In R. Eric Miller, Nadine Lamberski, Paul P. Calle (Eds.), Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 9, (pp. 500-506). St. Louis: Elsevier. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M., Rand, J. (2013). Diabetes Mellitus in Other Species. In Jacquie Rand, Danielle Gunn-Moore, Michelle Campbell-Ward, Ellen Behrend (Eds.), Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals, (pp. 191-200). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2013). Hyperadrenocorticism and Primary Functioning Adrenal Tumors in Other Species (Excluding Horses and Ferrets). In Jacquie Rand, Danielle Gunn-Moore, Michelle Campbell-Ward, Ellen Behrend (Eds.), Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals, (pp. 95-99). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
Journals
- Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., Kimble, B., Govendir, M. (2024). PHARMACOKINETIC PROFILES OF ORAL PHENYLBUTAZONE, MELOXICAM, AND FIROCOXIB IN SOUTHERN BLACK RHINOCEROS (DICEROS BICORNIS MINOR). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 55(3), 547-554. [More Information]
- Tsangaras, K., Höper, D., Beer, M., Greenwoodc, A., Mayer, J., Mirza, O., Dayaram, A., Higgins, D., Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., Casteriano, A., et al (2023). Evolutionarily Young African Rhinoceros Gammaretroviruses. Journal of Virology, 97(4). [More Information]
- Jordan, N., Pitcher, B., Campbell, M., Vandersteen, J., Colman, N., Alting, B., Gamage, D., Cairns, K., Bell, M., Altuna, J. (2023). Inferring interspecific killing of Red Fox by Dingo from wounds and inter-canine distance measures – and a call for more data. Australian Zoologist, 43(2), 276-280. [More Information]
2024
- Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., Kimble, B., Govendir, M. (2024). PHARMACOKINETIC PROFILES OF ORAL PHENYLBUTAZONE, MELOXICAM, AND FIROCOXIB IN SOUTHERN BLACK RHINOCEROS (DICEROS BICORNIS MINOR). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 55(3), 547-554. [More Information]
2023
- Tsangaras, K., Höper, D., Beer, M., Greenwoodc, A., Mayer, J., Mirza, O., Dayaram, A., Higgins, D., Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., Casteriano, A., et al (2023). Evolutionarily Young African Rhinoceros Gammaretroviruses. Journal of Virology, 97(4). [More Information]
- Jordan, N., Pitcher, B., Campbell, M., Vandersteen, J., Colman, N., Alting, B., Gamage, D., Cairns, K., Bell, M., Altuna, J. (2023). Inferring interspecific killing of Red Fox by Dingo from wounds and inter-canine distance measures – and a call for more data. Australian Zoologist, 43(2), 276-280. [More Information]
- Campbell, M. (2023). Quality-of-Life Assessments in Zoo Animals: Not Just for the Aged and Charismatic. Animals, 13(21), 3394. [More Information]
2021
- Tamlin, V., Bottema, C., Campbell-Ward, M., Hanshaw, D., Peaston, A. (2021). KIT mutations in mast cell tumours from cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and domestic cats (Felis catus). Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 19(2), 381-392. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M., Bryant, B., Peaston, A., Tamlin, V., Tong, L., Sangster, C. (2021). Mast cell tumors in cheetah (acinonyx jubatus): A case series. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 51(4), 1025-1034. [More Information]
- Muir, Y., Bryant, B., Campbell, M., Higgins, D. (2021). Retrospective anti-tetanus antibody responses of zoo-based Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae). Developmental and Comparative Immunology, 114, 1-7. [More Information]
2018
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2018). Macropod Pediatric Medicine. In R. Eric Miller, Nadine Lamberski, Paul P. Calle (Eds.), Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy, Volume 9, (pp. 500-506). St. Louis: Elsevier. [More Information]
- Yam, J., Gestier, S., Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., Bogema, D., Jenkins, C. (2018). The identification of Theileria bicornis in captive rhinoceros in Australia. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 7(1), 85-89. [More Information]
2013
- Campbell-Ward, M., Rand, J. (2013). Diabetes Mellitus in Other Species. In Jacquie Rand, Danielle Gunn-Moore, Michelle Campbell-Ward, Ellen Behrend (Eds.), Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals, (pp. 191-200). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2013). Hyperadrenocorticism and Primary Functioning Adrenal Tumors in Other Species (Excluding Horses and Ferrets). In Jacquie Rand, Danielle Gunn-Moore, Michelle Campbell-Ward, Ellen Behrend (Eds.), Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals, (pp. 95-99). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2013). Hypercalcemia in Other Species. In Jacquie Rand, Danielle Gunn-Moore, Michelle Campbell-Ward, Ellen Behrend (Eds.), Clinical Endocrinology of Companion Animals, (pp. 385-395). United Kingdom: Wiley. [More Information]
2012
- Campbell-Ward, M. (2012). Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition. In Katherine E. Quesenberry, James W. Carpenter (Eds.), Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, (pp. 183-192). United States: Elsevier. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M., Vella, D. (2012). Rabbits: Otitis. In Jorg Mayer amd Thomas M. Donnelly (Eds.), Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets, (pp. 403-404). Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. [More Information]
- Campbell-Ward, M., Vella, D. (2012). Rabbits: Vestibular Disease. In Jorg Mayer amd Thomas M. Donnelly (Eds.), Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Birds and Exotic Pets, (pp. 428-429). Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. [More Information]
2010
- Sangster, C., Bryant, B., Campbell-Ward, M., King, J., Slapeta, J. (2010). Neosporosis in an aborted Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) Fetus. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 41(4), 725-728. [More Information]
Thesis work
Thesis title: Free-ranging wildlife health interventions in Australia: ethics, animal welfare and decision-making
Supervisors: Imke Tammen, Anne Quain
Orcid: 0000-0003-2740-3910