A/Prof Vern Bowles
Associate Professor (Prod Animal Health & Mgmt)
Melbourne Veterinary School
56 Scholarly works
8 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
In vitro assessment of a combination therapy of abametapir and flavesone as a novel topical single-dose scabies treatment
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2026.01.0192026
Journal article
Fabric contamination and effective laundering for managing skin conditions: A systematic review
DOI: 10.1016/j.heha.2026.1001752026
Journal article
Comparative genomic analysis of necrophagous and parasitic subspecies of Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) provides important insight into their divergent biologies
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2025.06.0012025
Journal article
Population structure, gene flow and genetic diversity of sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina dorsalis) in Australia
DOI: 10.1186/s12864-025-11852-y2024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Novel Targets Against the Sheep Blowfly
2019
Research Grant
Phasing Out of Mulesing: Cost, Benefits and Opportunities
2019
Research Contracts
Informed Development of a Flystrike Vaccine
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Characterising the innate immune response in breech strike resistant and non-selected sheep to the sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina)
DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2025.1109822025
Journal article
Building And Using Virtual Enterprises In Agricultural Education
DOI: 10.30722/33.04.0052024
Journal article
Complete Mitochondrial Genome for Lucilia cuprina dorsalis (Diptera: Calliphoridae) from the Northern Territory, Australia
DOI: 10.3390/genes150405062023
Journal article
Mitochondrial genomic investigation reveals a clear association between species and genotypes of Lucilia and geographic origin in Australia
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-023-05902-12019
Journal article
Effect of a New Head Lice Treatment, Abametapir Lotion, 0.74%, on Louse Eggs: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study.
DOI: 10.1177/2333794X198312952018
Journal article
Clinical studies evaluating abametapir lotion, 0.74%, for the treatment of head louse infestation
DOI: 10.1111/pde.13612
RECENT PROJECTS
2021
Research Grant
A Novel Composite Bio-Material for Corneal Transplantation to Restore Vision in Patients With Corneal Endothelial Disease
2022
Research Contracts
An in Vitro Evaluation of the Effects of Neem Azal on Eggs, Larvae and Adults of the Sheep Blowfly Lucilia Cuprina