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dbeggs@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Associate Professor (Cattle Medicine & Production)
Melbourne Veterinary School
Education
PhD
University of Melbourne
Masters (Coursework & Research)
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0001-5519-9123

A/Prof David Beggs

Associate Professor (Cattle Medicine & Production)
Melbourne Veterinary School

74 Scholarly works
15 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Application of Minimally Invasive Physiological Monitoring Techniques in Pigs for Scientific Purposes
    DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2025.2516786
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A non-AI preliminary algorithm for the prediction and detection of highly pathogenic African swine fever in pigs using health monitoring collars.
    DOI: 10.1017/awf.2026.10060
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A Positive-Reinforcement Training Regimen for Refined Sample Collection in Laboratory Pigs
    DOI: 10.3390/ani15040471
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Systematic Review: Does Pre-Pubertal Spaying Reduce the Risk of Canine Mammary Tumours?
    DOI: 10.3390/ani15030436
  • 2024

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Optimising Carcase Quality and Animal Welfare: Evaluating Animal, Process and Production Factors
  • 2020

    Research Grant

    Quantifying Neonatal Mortality and Reproductive Performance in Southern Beef Herds
  • 2019

    Research Contracts

    Dairy Resident Round 6 Training Program - Increasing Veterinary Expertise, Capacity and Research.
David Beggs

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2023
University of Melbourne Melbourne Veterinary School Students’ Choice – DVM Student Support Award
2023
Gilruth Prize - AVA's highest award given to veterinary graduates for outstanding service to Veterinary Science Australian Veterinary Association
2020
Melbourne Veterinary School Online Teaching Award 2020 Melbourne Veterinary School
2020
J.M. Higgins Research Fellow - for research excellence in cattle University of Melbourne

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Jugular vein vascular access ports for serial pig blood sampling in high biocontainment infectious disease studies
    DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2025.1573822
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli from healthy dairy cattle on a Mediterranean pasture-based system of Australia: A cross-sectional study
    DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-25157
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Welfare Implications of Low-Dose Atipamezole Reversal of Tiletamine/Zolazepam/Xylazine Anaesthesia in Pigs
    DOI: 10.3390/ani15020258
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Prevalence and associated plasmid resistant genome of ESBL and AmpC producing commensal E. coli isolated from lactating cows and pre-weaned calves on dairy farms in Western Australia
    DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106750
  • 2024

    Journal article

    Fecal egg counts and individual milk production in temperate pastoral dairy systems of Australia
    DOI: 10.3168/jdsc.2024-0555
  • 2024

    Journal article

    A narrative review of factors affecting the welfare of dairy cows in larger Australasian pasture-based production systems
    DOI: 10.1071/AN23385

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2019

    Research Contracts

    Dairy Resident Round 6 Training Program - Increasing Veterinary Expertise, Capacity and Research.
  • 2016

    Research Contracts

    Dairy Resident Round Four Training Program - Increasing Veterinary Expertise, Capacity and Research

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