A/Prof Simon Firestone
Assoc Professor (Vet Epidemiology & Public Health)
Melbourne Veterinary School
122 Scholarly works
31 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Evaluation of four molecular detection assays for the diagnosis of Chlamydia pecorum infection in Victorian koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) using Bayesian latent class analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.1068092026
Journal article
Bayesian assessment of three serological tests for the screening of Trypanosoma cruzi in hunting dogs of Virginia and West Virginia, USA
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.1067622024
Journal article
Seroprevalence and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii exposure in Australian feral and stray cats using an in-house modified agglutination test
DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.1103062024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Enhancing Models for Rapid Decision-Support in Emergency Animal Disease Outbreaks
2022
Research grants (other domestic)
Investigations on the Complex Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Free Range Layers
2020
Journal article
Serological evidence for the presence of wobbly possum disease virus in Australia
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.02370912020
Research Grant
Health, Welfare and Biosecurity of Livestock Exposed to Australian Bushfires
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Report
HASTE WP4 ‑ Modelling and policy integration and evaluation: Interim work package and exercise evaluation report
DOI: 10.26188/307159282025
Journal article
Cut-off evaluation of ID Screen Mycoplasma bovis ELISA for use on bulk tank milk in New Zealand
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.1065282025
Journal article
Q Fever in humans, domestic animals and wildlife
DOI: 10.1071/MA250052025
Conference Proceedings
Development of camera trap surveillance to detect feral pigs at piggeries
2025
Conference Proceedings
Development of camera trap surveillance to detect feral pig encounters at piggeries
2025
Book Chapter
Controlling the Spread of Livestock Diseases with the Help of Stochastic Models
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-48683-8_252025
Journal article
A review of perioperative mortality in pet rabbits in Australia
DOI: 10.1111/avj.13391
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (other domestic)
APCOVE II: Advancing Veterinary Epidemiology and One Health Capacity in the Asia Pacific