Research outputs
2026
Exploration of the prevalence and production impact of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection in the sheep populations of Great Britain and New Zealand.
Worsley, L., Ridler, A., Wedley, A., Urbaniec, J., & Davies, P. (2026). Exploration of the prevalence and production impact of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection in the sheep populations of Great Britain and New Zealand.. Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), 316, 106600. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106600
2024
The immunobiology of persistent intestinal infection by <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> in the chicken
2023
Timing and delivery route effects of cecal microbiome transplants on <i>Salmonella </i>Typhimurium infections in chickens: potential for in-hatchery delivery of microbial interventions
Pottenger, S., Watts, A., Wedley, A., Jopson, S., Darby, A. C., & Wigley, P. (2023). Timing and delivery route effects of cecal microbiome transplants on <i>Salmonella </i>Typhimurium infections in chickens: potential for in-hatchery delivery of microbial interventions. ANIMAL MICROBIOME, 5(1). doi:10.1186/s42523-023-00232-0
High epigenetic potential protects songbirds against pathogenic <i>Salmonella enterica</i> infection
Sheldon, E., Zimmer, C., Hanson, H., Koussayer, B., Schrey, A., Reese, D., . . . Martin, L. B. (2023). High epigenetic potential protects songbirds against pathogenic <i>Salmonella enterica</i> infection. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, 226(13). doi:10.1242/jeb.245475
Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model for Insect Vector Transmission of the Foodborne Pathogen Campylobacter jejuni in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study
Chaloner, G., Lacharme-Lora, L., Wedley, A., & Wigley, P. (2023). Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model for Insect Vector Transmission of the Foodborne Pathogen Campylobacter jejuni in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study. Poultry, 2(1), 40-45. doi:10.3390/poultry2010005
2022
House sparrows with high epigenetic potential in the Toll-like receptor 4 promoter are better able to resist a pathogenic Salmonella enterica infection
2018
<i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>transmission and colonisation in broiler chickens is inhibited by Faecal Microbiota Transplantation
Gilroy, R., Chaloner, G., Wedley, A., Lacharme-Lora, L., Jopson, S., & Wigley, P. (2018). <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>transmission and colonisation in broiler chickens is inhibited by Faecal Microbiota Transplantation. doi:10.1101/476119
2017
Genome-wide fitness analyses of the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni in in vitro and in vivo models
Vries, S. P. W. D., Gupta, S., Baig, A., Wright, E., Wedley, A., Jensen, A. N., . . . Grant, A. J. (2017). Genome-wide fitness analyses of the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni in in vitro and in vivo models. Scientific Reports, 7. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-01133-4
Identification and initial characterisation of a protein involved in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> cell shape
Esson, D., Gupta, S., Bailey, D., Wigley, P., Wedley, A., Mather, A. E., . . . Grant, A. J. (2017). Identification and initial characterisation of a protein involved in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> cell shape. MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS, 104, 202-211. doi:10.1016/j.micpath.2017.01.042
Carriage of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli in dogs: Prevalence, associated risk factors and molecular characteristics
Wedley, A. L., Dawson, S., Maddox, T. W., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Clegg, P., . . . Williams, N. J. (2017). Carriage of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli in dogs: Prevalence, associated risk factors and molecular characteristics. VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, 199, 23-30. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2016.11.017
2016
A role for flies (Diptera) in the transmission of Campylobacter to broilers?
Royden, A., Wedley, A., Merga, J. Y., Rushton, S., Hald, B., Humphrey, T., & Williams, N. J. (2016). A role for flies (Diptera) in the transmission of Campylobacter to broilers?. Epidemiology and infection, 144(15), 3326-3334. doi:10.1017/S0950268816001539
Survival of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing escherichia coli in dog faeces
Senior, S. -A., Wedley, A. L., Williams, N. J., & Maddox, T. W. (n.d.). Survival of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing escherichia coli in dog faeces. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2016 (pp. 541). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443446.69.6
2014
Carriage of Staphylococcus species in the veterinary visiting dog population in mainland UK: Molecular characterisation of resistance and virulence
Wedley, A. L., Dawson, S., Maddox, T. W., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Clegg, P., . . . Williams, N. J. (2014). Carriage of Staphylococcus species in the veterinary visiting dog population in mainland UK: Molecular characterisation of resistance and virulence. Veterinary Microbiology, 170(1-2), 81-88. doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.01.015
2013
Characterization of a novel EAST-negative enteropathogenic E. coli strain implicated in a food-borne outbreak of diarrhoea in adults
Wedley, A. L., Elajnef, H. M., & Fletcher, J. N. (2013). Characterization of a novel EAST-negative enteropathogenic E. coli strain implicated in a food-borne outbreak of diarrhoea in adults. APMIS, 121(6), 494-502. doi:10.1111/apm.12024
2012
Cross-sectional study of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in horses. Part 1: Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Maddox, T. W., Clegg, P. D., Diggle, P. J., Wedley, A. L., Dawson, S., Pinchbeck, G. L., & Williams, N. J. (2012). Cross-sectional study of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in horses. Part 1: Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL, 44(3), 289-296. doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00441.x
Cross-sectional study of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in horses. Part 2: Risk factors for faecal carriage of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in horses
Maddox, T. W., Pinchbeck, G. L., Clegg, P. D., Wedley, A. L., Dawson, S., & Williams, N. J. (2012). Cross-sectional study of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in horses. Part 2: Risk factors for faecal carriage of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli in horses. EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL, 44(3), 297-303. doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00440.x
2011
Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross-sectional, community-based study
Wedley, A. L., Maddox, T. W., Westgarth, C., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Williams, N. J., & Dawson, S. (2011). Prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross-sectional, community-based study. VETERINARY RECORD, 168(13). doi:10.1136/vr.d1540
Prevalence of antimicrobial‐resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross‐sectional, community‐based study
Wedley, A. L., Maddox, T. W., Westgarth, C., Coyne, K. P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Williams, N. J., & Dawson, S. (2011). Prevalence of antimicrobial‐resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in dogs in a cross‐sectional, community‐based study. Veterinary Record, 168(13), 354. doi:10.1136/vr.d1540
2008
Antimicrobial resistance in dogs and horses
Maddox, T. W., Wedley, A. L., Dawson, S., Clegg, P., Pinchbeck, G. L., Nuttall, T., & Williams, N. J. (2008). Antimicrobial resistance in dogs and horses. VETERINARY RECORD, 162(2), 63. doi:10.1136/vr.162.2.63-a
Undated
Carriage of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and staphylococci in dogs in the community: molecular mechanisms
Wedley, A. (n.d.). Carriage of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and staphylococci in dogs in the community: molecular mechanisms. (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).