Associate Professor Kiro Petrovski

Associate Professor of Ruminant Health

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

College of Science

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Originally from Europe, I started working with dairy cows at age 11. With a lifelong interest in animals and animal health, after completing my undergraduate education I worked for 2.5 years as a veterinary practitioner in Europe with production animals and occasionally companion animals, before migrating to New Zealand. I then worked as a veterinarian for 3.5 years mainly in mixed animal practice, with a special interest in production animals, before taking up the position of Senior Research Officer with special interest in lactational physiology and bovine mastitis at the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences (IVABS), Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. From November 2010 my research position was transferred to a Lecturership position.I have developed an interest in teaching and from 2006 have taught into the undergraduate degrees in veterinary and agricultural sciences at Massey University. My research interests included lactational physiology and pathology, the development of drugs and preventive measures for bovine mastitis and improving the fertility of dairy cattle.In January 2012, I moved to a position of Senior Lecturer in Ruminant Health (Cattle) at the University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus. From April 2017, I accepted a position of Associate Professor in Ruminant Health and Production at the same University. My current research interests include bovine lactational physiology and pathology, the development of drugs, preventive measures for bovine mastitis, improving the fertility and productivity of cattle, herd health and production and antimicrobial resistance.As recognition of my research in the area of lactational physiology and pathology, I was a co-leader of the Mastitis Research Centre team at Massey University (2006 – 2012) together with Prof Norman Williamson. My current research attracts international collaborations with teams from Argentina, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and the USA, and as recognition of my research activity, I am reviewing papers for prestigious international journals.

Biography/ Background

Originally from Europe, I started working with dairy cows at age of 11. With a lifelong interest in animals and animal health, after completing my undergraduate education I worked for 2.5 years as a veterinary practitioner in Europe with production animals and occasionally companion animals, before migrating to New Zealand. I then worked as a veterinarian for 3.5 years mainly in mixed animal practice, with a special interest in production animals, before taking up the position of Senior Research Officer with special interest in lactational physiology and bovine mastitis at the Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences (IVABS), Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. From November 2010 my research position was transferred in a Lecturership position. From January 2012 I moved to Australia to take up a position of Senior Lecturer in Production Animal Health/ Ruminant heath.

Research Interests

  • Cattle health and production
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility of mastitis-causing organisms.
  • Aetiology and epidemiology of mastitis.
  • Economics of mastitis.
  • Immunity of the mammary gland.
  • Difference in the incidence of mastitis between conventional and organic farms.
  • Herd level disorders importance and prevalence.
  • Studies for the development, registration and marketing of conventional and alternative veterinary medicines for the treatment of mastitis, prevention of mastitis or improving bovine fertility.
  • Predictability of health events using precision technologies
  • Food safety with particular interest in viable but non-cultarable bacteria

Date Position Institution name
2017 - 2021 Head of Department University of Adelaide
2017 - ongoing Associate Professor University of Adelaide, Adelaide
2012 - 2017 Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
2010 - 2012 Lecturer Massey University
2006 - 2010 Senior Research Officer Massey University

Language Competency
Bosnian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Bulgarian Can read, write, understand spoken and peer review
Croatian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Macedonian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Serbian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2008 - 2011 Massey University New Zealand PhD
2008 Massey University New Zealand PGDipVCSc
2006 - 2007 Massey University New Zealand MVSc
1997 Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje Macedonia DVM

Date Title Institution name Country
2017 Member by examination Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Australia
2010 GLP OECD training certificate NATA, Australia -
2007 Cowntdown Downunder Advisor Countdown Downuder Australia

Year Citation
2026 Uddin, A. M., Werid, G. M., Van, T. D., Song, Y., Garg, S., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2026). Injectable or non-injectable GnRH analogues for control of swine reproduction. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Theriogenology, 250, 117681-1-117681-9.
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2025 Boyce, T. R., Carlyon, L. P., Petrovski, K. R., Dunstan, L. -J., Alves, B. R. C., Werid, G. M., & Caetano, M. (2025). A pilot study on anogenital distance in non-pregnant and pregnant Merino ewes and ewe hoggets measured by calipers and image analysis. Animal Reproduction Science, 108072.
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2025 Alkhallawi, M. F. H., Mohammed, M. H., Hemmatzadeh, F., & Petrovski, K. (2025). Exploring Metal Ions as Potential Antimicrobial Agents to Combat Future Drug Resistance in Mycoplasma bovis. Microorganisms, 13(1), 169.
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2025 Werid, G. M., Ibrahim, Y. M., Girmay, G., Hemmatzadeh, F., Miller, D., Kirkwood, R., & Petrovski, K. (2025). Bovine adenovirus prevalence and its role in bovine respiratory disease complex: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Veterinary Journal, 310, 12 pages.
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2025 Petrovski, K. R., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2025). Common Biases, Difficulties, and Errors in Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Medical Encounters with a Case Example. Encyclopedia, 5(1), 14.
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2025 Jafari Jozani, R., Al Khallawi, M. F. H., Mohammed, M. H., Nguyen, H. T. H., Trott, D. J., Petrovski, K., & Hemmatzadeh, F. (2025). Development of a quantitative SYBR Green real-time PCR and microscopic slide culture for in vitro enumeration of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 78(2), 9 pages.
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2025 Werid, G. M., Batterham, T., O'Meara, L., Petrovski, K., Pitchford, W. S., & Trott, D. J. (2025). Single-dose Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni autogenous vaccines administered at induction significantly improved feedlot cattle performance and profitability in Australia.. Aust Vet J, 13 pages.
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2025 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Kirkwood, R. N., Petrovski, K. R., Youssef, S. H., Singh, B., Mukhopadhyay, S., . . . Garg, S. (2025). Evaluation of Permeation Enhancers for Vaginal Delivery of Buserelin Acetate Using a Validated Chromatographic Method and Ex Vivo Porcine Model. Pharmaceutics, 17(9), 1181.
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2025 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Taechamaeteekul, P., Petrovski, K. R., Tummaruk, P., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2025). Development of Timed Release Vaginal Mucosal Cloprostenol for Farrowing Management in Sows. Pharmaceutics, 17(9), 1198.
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2024 Jafari Jozani, R., Khallawi, M. F. H. A., Nguyen, H. T. H., Mohammed, M. H., Petrovski, K., Ren, Y., . . . Low, W. Y. (2024). Phenotypic and Genotypic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Isolated from Pigs with Enzootic Pneumonia in Australia. Pathogens, 13(12), 13 pages.
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2024 Craig, S., Khaw, S. -E. R., Petrovski, K. R., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2024). Effect of Feeding a Calcium Chloride Supplement on Sow Stillbirth Rate.. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 14(3), 516.
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2024 Werid, G. M., Van, T. D., Miller, D., Hemmatzadeh, F., Fulton, R. W., Kirkwood, R., & Petrovski, K. (2024). Bovine Parainfluenza-3 Virus Detection Methods and Prevalence in Cattle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Animals, 14(3), 494-1-494-20.
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2024 Carr, A. N., Ferlini Agne, G., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2024). Teaching Clinical Reasoning to Veterinary Medical Learners with a Case Example. Encyclopedia, 4(2), 753-775.
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2024 Homer, B., Barekatain, R., Petrovski, K. R., Plush, K. J., Dwan, C., D’Souza, D. N., . . . Tucker, B. S. (2024). Preweaning Purified Fucoidan Drench: Effects on Growth, Immune Response, and Intestinal Morphology in Weaned Piglets. Animals, 14(10), 1472.
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2024 Aldersey, J. E., Chen, T., Petrovski, K., Williams, J. L., & Bottema, C. D. K. (2024). Histological characterisation of the horn bud region in 58 day old bovine fetuses.. The International journal of developmental biology, 68(3), 117-126.
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2024 Ferlini Agne, G., Carr, A. M. N., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2024). Assisting the Learning of Clinical Reasoning by Veterinary Medical Learners with a Case Example. Veterinary Sciences, 11(9), 11090433-1-11090433-24.
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2024 Werid, G. M., Wubshet, A. K., Araya, T. T., Miller, D., Hemmatzadeh, F., Reichel, M. P., & Petrovski, K. (2024). Detection of Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Cattle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ruminants, 4(4), 491-514.
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2024 Jafari Jozani, R., Khallawi, M. F. H. A., Trott, D., Petrovski, K., Low, W. Y., & Hemmatzadeh, F. (2024). Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae: Genetic Mechanisms and Future Directions. Veterinary Sciences, 11(11), 17 pages.
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2023 Hue, D. T., Petrovski, K., Chen, T., Williams, J. L., & Bottema, C. D. K. (2023). Analysis of immune-related microRNAs in cows and newborn calves. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(4), 2866-2878.
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2023 Tucker, B. S., Jorquera-Chavez, M., Petrovski, K. R., Craig, J. R., Morrison, R. S., Smits, R. J., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Comparing surface temperature locations with rectal temperature in neonatal piglets under production conditions. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 51(1), 212-219.
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2023 Feakes, A., Lindsay, N., Palmer, E., & Petrovski, K. (2023). Business Intentions of Australian Veterinary Students—My Business or Yours? A Cluster Analysis. Animals, 13(7), 1225-1-1225-22.
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2023 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Song, Y., Garg, S., Petrovski, K. R., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Control of ovarian function using non-injection technologies for GnRH administration. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 84, 7 pages.
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2023 Messele, Y. E., Trott, D. J., Hasoon, M. F., Veltman, T., McMeniman, J. P., Kidd, S. P., . . . Low, W. Y. (2023). Phylogenetic Analysis of Escherichia coli Isolated from Australian Feedlot Cattle in Comparison to Pig Faecal and Poultry/Human Extraintestinal Isolates. Antibiotics, 12(5), 895.
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2023 Van, T. D., Hue, D. T., Bottema, C. D. K., Weird, G. M., Skirving, R., & Petrovski, K. R. (2023). Meta-Analysis on the Prevalence of Failed Transfer of Passive Immunity in Calves from Pasture-Based Dairy Farms in Australasia. Animals, 13(11), 1792-1-1792-13.
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2023 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Petrovski, K. R., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Application of Exogenous GnRH in Food Animal Production. Animals, 13(12), 1891-1-1891-14.
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2023 Messele, Y. E., Trott, D. J., Hasoon, M. F., Veltman, T., McMeniman, J. P., Kidd, S. P., . . . Low, W. Y. (2023). Phylogeny, Virulence, and Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Profiles of Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Australian Feedlot Cattle and Their Significance to Public and Environmental Health. Antibiotics, 12(7), 1122.
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2023 Messele, Y. E., Werid, G. M., & Petrovski, K. (2023). Meta-Analysis on the Global Prevalence of Tetracycline Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated from Beef Cattle. Veterinary Sciences, 10(7), 479-1-479-12.
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2023 Carr, A. N., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2023). Use of Effective Feedback in Veterinary Clinical Teaching. Encyclopedia, 3(3), 928-946.
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2023 Messele, Y. E., Hasoon, M. F., Trott, D. J., Veltman, T., McMeniman, J. P., Kidd, S. P., . . . Petrovski, K. R. (2023). Correction: Messele et al. Longitudinal Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance among Enterococcus Species Isolated from Australian Beef Cattle Faeces at Feedlot Entry and Exit. Animals 2022, 12, 2690. Animals, 13(16), 2684.
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2023 Werid, G. M., Hemmatzadeh, F., Miller, D., Reichel, M. P., Messele, Y. E., & Petrovski, K. (2023). Comparative Analysis of the Prevalence of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus in Cattle Populations Based on Detection Methods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pathogens, 12(8), 1067-1-1067-21.
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2023 Carr, A. N., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2023). The Art and Science of Consultations in Bovine Medicine: Use of Modified Calgary-Cambridge Guides, Part 2. Macedonian Veterinary Review, 0(0), 5-16.
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2023 Tucker, B. S., Petrovski, K. R., Craig, J. R., Morrison, R. S., Smits, R. J., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2023). Associations between Surface and Rectal Temperature Profiles of Low-Birth-Weight Piglets. Animals, 13(20), 1-8.
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2023 Werid, G. M., Miller, D., Hemmatzadeh, F., Messele, Y. E., & Petrovski, K. (2023). An overview of the detection of bovine respiratory disease complex pathogens using immunohistochemistry: emerging trends and opportunities. Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, 36(1), 12-23.
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2022 Carr, A. M. N., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Facilitating Development of Problem-Solving Skills in Veterinary Learners with Clinical Examples. Veterinary Sciences, 9(10), 16 pages.
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2022 Messele, Y. E., Hasoon, M. F., Trott, D. J., Veltman, T., McMeniman, J. P., Kidd, S. P., . . . Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Longitudinal Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance among Enterococcus Species Isolated from Australian Beef Cattle Faeces at Feedlot Entry and Exit. Animals, 12(19), 18 pages.
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2022 Carr, A. N. M., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Practical Use of the (Observer)—Reporter—Interpreter—Manager—Expert ((O)RIME) Framework in Veterinary Clinical Teaching with a Clinical Example. Encyclopedia, 2(4), 1666-1677.
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2022 Skirving, R., Bottema, C. D. K., Laven, R., Hue, D. T., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Incidence of Inadequate Transfer of Passive Immunity in Dairy Heifer Calves in South Australia. Animals, 12(21), 2912-1-2912-10.
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2022 Agenbag, B., Swinbourne, A. M., Petrovski, K., & Van Wettere, W. H. E. J. (2022). Validation of a handheld refractometer to assess Merino ewe colostrum and transition milk quality. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(2), 1394-1402.
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2022 Taher, E. M., Veltman, T., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Presence of Bacillus species in pasteurised milk and their phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance profile. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 76(1), 63-73.
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2022 Carr, A. N. M., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Effective Veterinary Clinical Teaching in a Variety of Teaching Settings. Veterinary Sciences, 9(1), 1-16.
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2022 Tucker, B. S., Petrovski, K. R., Craig, J. R., Morrison, R. S., Smits, R. J., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2022). Piglet Morphology: Indicators of Neonatal Viability?. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 12(5), 1-13.
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2022 Tucker, B. S., Petrovski, K. R., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2022). Neonatal Piglet Temperature Changes: Effect of Intraperitoneal Warm Saline Injection. Animals, 12(10), 1-11.
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2022 Tucker, B. S., Petrovski, K. R., Craig, J. R., Morrison, R. S., Smits, R. J., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2022). Increased feeding frequency prior to farrowing: effects on sow performance. Translational Animal Science, 6(1), 1-7.
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2022 Petrovski, K. R., Cusack, P., Malmo, J., & Cockcroft, P. (2022). The Value of ‘Cow Signs’ in the Assessment of the Quality of Nutrition on Dairy Farms. Animals, 12(11), 1-24.
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2022 Farzaneh, M., Derakhshandeh, A., Al-Farha, A. A. -B. A., Petrovski, K., & Hemmatzadeh, F. (2022). A novel Phage Displayed MilA ELISA for detection of antibodies against Mycoplasma bovis in bovine milk.. J Appl Microbiol, 133(3), 1496-1505.
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2022 Ahmed Al-Farha, A. A. B., & Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Assessment of Milk Yield and Composition During Bovine Mastitis Caused by a Variety of Pathogens. Revista Electronica de Veterinaria, 23(3), 219-226.
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2022 Messele, Y. E., Alkhallawi, M., Veltman, T., Trott, D. J., McMeniman, J. P., Kidd, S. P., . . . Petrovski, K. R. (2022). Phenotypic and Genotypic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Recovered from Feedlot Beef Cattle in Australia. Animals, 12(17), 1-15.
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2021 Trajkovska, B., Kochoski, L., Petrovski, K., Dimitrovska, G., Hajrulai-Musliu, Z., Uzunov, R., & Petkov, V. (2021). IMPACT OF MAMMARY GLAND INFECTIVE STATUS ON THE CONCENTRATION OF LACTOFERRIN IN COW’S MILK. Journal of Hygienic Engineering and Design, 36, 91-95.
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2021 Hue, D. T., Skirving, R., Chen, T., Williams, J. L., Bottema, C. D. K., & Petrovski, K. (2021). Colostrum source and passive immunity transfer in dairy bull calves. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(7), 8164-8176.
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2021 Hue, D. T., Williams, J. L., Petrovski, K., & Bottema, C. D. K. (2021). Predicting colostrum and calf blood components based on refractometry. Journal of Dairy Research, 88(2), 194-200.
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2021 Carr, A. N. M., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2021). Using the Five-Microskills Method in Veterinary Medicine Clinical Teaching.. Veterinary sciences, 8(6), 1-14.
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2021 Ebrahimie, E., Mohammadi-Dehcheshmeh, M., Laven, R., & Petrovski, K. (2021). Rule Discovery in Milk Content towards Mastitis Diagnosis: Dealing with Farm Heterogeneity over Multiple Years through Classification Based on Associations. Animals, 11(6), 1-13.
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2021 Agenbag, B., Swinbourne, A. M., Petrovski, K., & van Wettere, W. H. E. J. (2021). Lambs need colostrum: A review. Livestock Science, 251, 1-8.
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2020 Al-Farha, A. A. B., Hemmatzadeh, F., Tearle, R., Jozani, R., Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. (2020). Comparison of culture and PCR for detection of field isolates of bovine milk mollicutes. Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 26(3), 337-342.
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2020 Al-Farha, A., Wawegama, N., Hemmatzadeh, F., Firestone, S., Moffat, J., Kojouri, G., . . . Petrovski, K. (2020). Application of an indirect MilA ELISA for the detection of Mycoplasma bovis antibodies in bovine milk. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 44(3), 1-4.
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2020 Taher, E. M., Hemmatzadeh, F., Aly, S. A., Elesswy, H. A., & Petrovski, K. R. (2020). Survival of staphylococci and transmissibility of their antimicrobial resistance genes in milk after heat treatments. LWT, 129, 1-10.
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2020 Taher, E. M., Hemmatzadeh, F., Aly, S. A., Elesswy, H. A., & Petrovski, K. R. (2020). Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance genes on farms and in commercial milk with emphasis on the effect of currently practiced heat treatments on viable but nonculturable formation. Journal of Dairy Science, 103(11), 9936-9945.
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2019 Feakes, A. M., Palmer, E. J., Petrovski, K. R., Thomsen, D. A., Hyams, J. H., Cake, M. A., . . . Barber, S. R. (2019). Predicting career sector intent and the theory of planned behaviour: Survey findings from Australian veterinary science students. BMC Veterinary Research, 15(1), 13 pages.
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2019 Avilés, R., Delgadillo, J. A., Flores, J. A., Duarte, G., Vielma, J., Flores, M. J., . . . Hernández, H. (2019). Melatonin administration during the dry period stimulates subsequent milk yield and weight gain of offspring in subtropical does kidding in summer. Journal of Dairy Science, 102(12), 11536-11543.
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2019 Ebrahimi, M., Mohammadi-Dehcheshmeh, M., Ebrahimie, E., & Petrovski, K. R. (2019). Comprehensive analysis of machine learning models for prediction of sub-clinical mastitis: Deep Learning and Gradient-Boosted Trees outperform other models. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 114, 9 pages.
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2018 Al-Farha, A., Petrovski, K., Jozani, R., Hoare, A., & Hemmatzadeh, F. (2018). Discrimination between some Mycoplasma spp. and Acholeplasma laidlawii in bovine milk using high resolution melting curve analysis. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 107.
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2018 Ebrahimie, E., Ebrahimi, F., Ebrahimi, M., Tomlinson, S., & Petrovski, K. (2018). Hierarchical pattern recognition in milking parameters predicts mastitis prevalence. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 147, 6-11.
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2018 Al-Farha, A., Khazandi, M., Hemmatzadeh, F., Jozani, R., Tearle, R., Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. (2018). Evaluation of three cryoprotectants used with bovine milk affected with Mycoplasma bovis in different freezing conditions. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 216.
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2018 Khazandi, M., Al-Farha, A., Coombs, G., O'Dea, M., Pang, S., Trott, D., . . . Petrovski, K. (2018). Genomic characterization of coagulase-negative staphylococci including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus sciuri causing bovine mastitis. Veterinary Microbiology, 219, 17-22.
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2018 Manjarín, R., Montano, Y., Kirkwood, R., Bennet, D., & Petrovski, K. (2018). Effect of piglet separation from DAM at birth on colostrum uptake. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 82(3), 239-242.
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2018 Hickey, E., Wong, H., Khazandi, M., Ogunniyi, A., Petrovski, K., Garg, S., . . . Trott, D. (2018). Repurposing Ionophores as novel antimicrobial agents for the treatment of bovine mastitis caused by Gram-positive pathogens. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 41(5), 746-754.
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2018 Ebrahimie, E., Ebrahimi, F., Ebrahimi, M., Tomlinson, S., & Petrovski, K. R. (2018). A large-scale study of indicators of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cattle by attribute weighting analysis of milk composition features: highlighting the predictive power of lactose and electrical conductivity. Journal of Dairy Research, 85(2), 193-200.
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2017 Al-Farha, A., Hemmatzadeh, F., Khazandi, M., Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. (2017). Evaluation of effects of Mycoplasma mastitis on milk composition in dairy cattle from South Australia. BMC Veterinary Research, 13(1), 351-1-351-8.
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2017 Garg, S., Wang, W., Song, Y., Eats, P., Trott, D., Page, S., & Petrovski, K. (2017). Development of Intramammary Drug Delivery Systems: Novel In Vitro Release Method. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 106(3), 866-871.
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2017 Abraham, S., Jagoe, S., Pang, S., Coombs, G. W., Pang, S., Coombs, G. W., . . . Trott, D. J. (2017). Reverse zoonotic transmission of community-associated MRSA ST1-IV to a dairy cow. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 50(1), 125-126.
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2017 Motaung, T., Petrovski, K., Petzer, I., Thekisoe, O., & Tsilo, T. (2017). Importance of bovine mastitis in Africa. Animal Health Research Reviews, 18(1), 58-69.
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2017 Ogunniyi, A., Khazandi, M., Stevens, A., Sims, S., Page, S., Garg, S., . . . Trott, D. (2017). Evaluation of robenidine analog NCL195 as a novel broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. PLoS ONE, 12(9), e0183457-1-e0183457-23.
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2016 Kendall, A., Mayhew, I., & Petrovski, K. (2016). Preliminary study of tissue concentrations of penicillin after local administration into the guttural pouches in four healthy horses. Australian veterinary journal, 94(8), 271-273.
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2016 Notcovich, S., deNicolo, G., Williamson, N., Grinberg, A., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Petrovski, K. (2016). The ability of four strains of Streptococcus uberis to induce clinical mastitis after intramammary inoculation in lactating cows. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 64(4), 218-223.
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2015 Petrovski, K. (2015). Thin sole in cattle. Livestock, 20(6), 324-328.
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2015 Khazandi, M., Eats, P., Perry, J., Hickey, E., Page, S., Garg, S., . . . Petrovski, K. R. (2015). Development of a reliable Streptococcus uberis experimental mastitis challenge model in dairy cows in active lactation. Journal of Dairy Research.
2015 Khazandi, M., Eats, P., Trott, D., Ebrahimie, E., Perry, J., Hickey, E., . . . Petrovski, K. (2015). Development of an improved Streptococcus uberis experimental mastitis challenge model using different doses and strains in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Research, 82(4), 470-477.
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2015 Wang, W., Song, Y., Petrovski, K., Eats, P., Trott, D., Wong, H., . . . Garg, S. (2015). Development of intramammary delivery systems containing lasalocid for the treatment of bovine mastitis: Impact of solubility improvement on safety, efficacy, and milk distribution in dairy cattle. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 9, 631-642.
DOI Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC12
2015 Petrovski, K., Grinberg, A., Williamson, N., Abdalla, M., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Parkinson, T., . . . Rapnicki, P. (2015). Susceptibility to antimicrobials of mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis and Str. dysgalactiae from New Zealand and the USA as assessed by the disk diffusion test. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93(7), 227-233.
DOI Scopus29 WoS24 Europe PMC17
2015 Petrovski, K., & McArthur, M. (2015). The art and science of consultations in bovine medicine: Use of modified Calgary – Cambridge guides. Macedonian Veterinary Review, 38(2), 137-147.
DOI Scopus11 WoS9
2015 Petrovski, K. R. (2015). Susceptibility testing of pathogens in bovine mastitis. Livestock, UK, 20(1), S22-S25.
2014 Thatcher, A., Martin, N., & Petrovski, K. (2014). A study of subclinical mastitis in two herds, one managed organically, the other conventionally, and the effect of different management strategies. Organic Agriculture, 4(4), 313-317.
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2014 McDougall, S., Hussein, H., & Petrovski, K. (2014). Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae from dairy cows with mastitis. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 62(2), 68-76.
DOI Scopus67 WoS62 Europe PMC49
2012 Atanasov, B., Mickov, L., Angelovski, L., Nikolovski, M., Ratkova, M., Jankulovski, D., . . . Dovenski, T. (2012). Implementation of strategies for mastitis control in dairy herds in Macedonia: a case report. Macedonian Veterinary Review, 35(2), 87-90.
2011 Petrovski, K., Caicedo-Caldas, A., Williamson, N., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Grinberg, A., Parkinson, T., & Tucker, I. (2011). Efficacy of a novel internal dry period teat sealant containing 0.5% chlorhexidine against experimental challenge with Streptococcus uberis in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 94(7), 3366-3375.
DOI Scopus15 WoS13 Europe PMC9
2011 Petrovski, K., Laven, R., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2011). A descriptive analysis of the antimicrobial susceptibility of mastitis-causing bacteria isolated from samples submitted to commercial diagnostic laboratories in New Zealand (2003-2006). New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 59(2), 59-66.
DOI Scopus22 WoS23 Europe PMC18
2011 Petrovski, K., Williamson, N., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Parkinson, T., & Tucker, I. (2011). Culture results from milk samples submitted to veterinary diagnostic laboratories from August 2003 to December 2006 in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 59(6), 317-322.
DOI Scopus31 WoS25 Europe PMC23
2010 Ohtsuka, H., Terasawa, S., Watanabe, C., Kohiruimaki, M., Mukai, M., Ando, T., . . . Morris, S. (2010). Effect of parity on lymphocytes in peripheral blood and colostrum of healthy holstein dairy cows. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 74(2), 130-135.
Scopus26 WoS24 Europe PMC15
2009 Ohtsuka, H., Murase, Y., Ando, T., Kohiruimaki, M., Mukai, M., Oikawa, M., . . . Morris, S. (2009). Effect of body condition score of the dairy cow on the in vitro immune response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells to progesterone stimulation. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 71(5), 549-553.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC4
2009 Petrovski, K., Heuer, C., Parkinson, T., & Williamson, N. (2009). The incidence and aetiology of clinical bovine mastitis on 14 farms in Northland, New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 57(2), 109-115.
DOI Scopus54 WoS50 Europe PMC37
2006 Petrovski, K. R., Trajcev, M., & Buneski, G. (2006). A review of the factors affecting the costs of bovine mastitis. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 77(2), 52-60.
DOI Scopus165 WoS137 Europe PMC87
2005 Petrovski, K. R. (2005). An acute outbreak of teat lesions affecting 38% of a dairy herd in Northland. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 53(2), 162-163.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC4
- Bottema, C., Do, H., Chen, T., Skirving, R., Petrovski, K., & Williams, J. L. (n.d.). Hue, et al. (2021) Colostrum source and passive immunity transfer in dairy bull calves. Journal of Dairy Science paper Supplementary Files.
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- Petrovski, K. R., Kirkwood, R. N., Teixeira Rodrigues de Almeida, S., & Caetano, M. (2025). A Proposed Framework for Nutritional Assessment in Compromised Ruminants. Ruminants, 5(4), 57.
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- Teixeira Rodrigues de Almeida, S., Caetano, M., Kirkwood, R. N., & Petrovski, K. R. (2025). The Basics of Clinical Nutrition for Compromised Ruminants—A Narrative Review. Ruminants, 5(4), 51.
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Year Citation
2015 Petrovski, K. (2015). Cattle signs. In P. Cockcroft (Ed.), Bovine Medicine (3rd ed., pp. 347-359). United Kingdom: Wiley.
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2015 Petrovski, K. (2015). Appendix 1: Vade Mecum of Cattle conditions. In P. Cockcroft (Ed.), Bovine Medicine (pp. 560-633). John Wiley & Sons.
2010 Malmo, J., Vermunt, J. J., Parkinson, T. J., & Petrovski, K. R. (2010). Mastitis. In T. J. Parkinson, J. J. Vermunt, & M. Jakob (Eds.), Diseases of Cattle in Australasia (pp. 340-413).

Year Citation
2023 Barnes, S., MAS, E., Rozek, T., Durand, T., Kelly, J. M., Petrovski, K., . . . Noschka, E. (2023). Blood prostanoid concentrations during late gestation as indicators of stillbirth and pre-weaning mortality risk in sows. In Blood prostanoid concentrations during late gestation as indicators of stillbirth and pre-weaning mortality risk in sows. Brisbane, Australia.
2023 Noschka, E., Kostecki, R., Martin, J. A., Rowe, T. B., Durand, T., Galano, J. M., . . . Petrovski, K. (2023). Isoprostanes as a diagnostic tool for subclinical mastitis and potential predictor of mastitis in dairy cows. In Isoprostanes as a diagnostic tool for subclinical mastitis and potential predictor of mastitis in dairy cows. Nantes, France.
2023 Noschka, E., Morgan, A., Petrovski, K., Durand, T., Galano, J. M., Oger, C., . . . Kostecki, R. (2023). Validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia by utilizing isoprostanes as biomarker in an equine model – a pilot study. In Validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia by utilizing isoprostanes as biomarker in an equine model – a pilot study. Nantes, France.
2023 Perov, I., Petrovski, K., & Ebrahimie, E. (2023). Differences in Milk Production Curves on Ten Dairy Farms with Automated and Conventional Milking System in South-East Australia. In A. Ronzhin, & A. Kostyaev (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Agriculture Digitalization and Organic Production (ADOP 2023) Vol. 362 (pp. 215-224). St Petersburg, Russia: Springer Nature Singapore.
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2020 Al-Farha, A. A. B., Petrovski, K., Moffat, J., Sharifpour, M. F., Khazandi, M., Jozani, R., . . . Hemmatzadeh, F. (2020). Phylogenetic relationship among field isolates of mycoplasmas and acholeplasmas in two south australian dairy herds based on sequencing of a short 16s rrna gene fragment. In PervasiveHealth: Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare Vol. 2 (pp. 410-416). online: EAI.
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2016 Feakes, A. M., Hyams, J., Cake, M., Barber, S., Webster, B., Palmer, E., . . . Petrovski, K. (2016). Importance of professional capabilities to veterinary medicine students. In Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference (pp. 264-267). Saint Leonards: Australian Veterinary Association.
2016 Feakes, A. M., Hyams, J., Barber, S., Cake, M., Webster, B., Palmer, E., . . . Thomsen, D. (2016). Gender and university differences in career sector and business intent of Australian veterinary students. In Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference (pp. 279-284). Saint Leonards: Australian Veterinary Association.
2016 Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Assessment of rumen fluid of a bovine patient. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference (pp. 693-702). Adelaide, SA, Australia.
2016 Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Assessment of urine of a bovine patient. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference (pp. 703-713). Adelaide, SA, Australia.
2016 Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Cattle signs in assessment of nutrition of dairy cattle. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference (pp. 714-725). Adelaide, SA, Australia.
2015 House, J., Humphris, M., & Petrovski, K. R. (2015). Development, monitoring and evaluation of clinical mastitis protocols. In Countdown Symposium (pp. 30-40). Melbourne, Vic..
2015 Feakes, A. M., Hyams, J., Barber, S., Cake, M., Webster, B., Palmer, E., & Petrovski, K. (2015). Gender and university factors affecting career intent of veterinary students.. In Proceedings of the 4th AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane 2015 (pp. 407-410). Brisbane, Australia: The Australian Veterinary Association Limited Unit 40, 6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065.
2014 Petrovski, K. R., & Eats, P. T. (2014). Best practice: why mastitis treatment is not successful?. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference (pp. F4.1.1). Perth: Australian Vetinary Association.
2014 Petrovski, K. R., & Perry, J. (2014). Pain relief: when and where?. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference, Perth, 2014 (pp. F2.2-1-F2.2-8). Perth: Australian Veterinary Association.
2014 Petrovski, K. R., & Boardman, W. (2014). Investigating an outbreak: is it applicable only for infectious diseases?. In Proceedings of the AVA Annual Conference, Perth, 2014 (pp. F1.7-1-F1.7-13). Perth: Australian Veterinary Association.
2010 Thatcher, A., Petrovski, K., & Fraser, K. (2010). Influence of management techniques on the levels of mastitis in an organic dairy herd. In New Zealand Society of Animal Production Proceedings Vol. 70 (pp. 316-318). New Zealand Society of Animal Production.
2010 Petrovski, K. R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Williamson, N. B. (2010). The elimination time of Lactapen G from milk following intramammary administration. In J. E. Hillerton (Ed.), Mastitis Research into practice, Proceeding of the 5th IDF Mastitis Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand: IDF.
2008 Petrovski, K. R. (2008). Troubleshooting milk quality problem herds. In D. R. Trailovic (Ed.), Proceedings the tenth regional symposium in animal clinical pathology and therapy Clinica Veterinaria (pp. 50-56). Kragujevac, Serbia: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Belgrade.
2008 Petrovski, K. R. (2008). Factors associated with bovine mastitis treatment failure. In D. R. Trailovic (Ed.), Proceedings the tenth regional symposium in animal clinical pathology and therapy Clinica Veterinaria (pp. 57-66). Kragujevac, Serbia: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Belgrade.
2008 Thatcher, A., Petrovski, K., Holmes, C., Dowson, K., Kelly, T., & McLeod, K. (2008). A longitudinal study of mastitis on an experimental farm with two herds, one managed organically, the other conventionally. In Cultivating the future based on science, Volume 2, Proceedings of the Second Scientific Conference of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR) (pp. 70-73). Online: Organic eprints.
2007 Petrovski, K., Williamson, N., Fernandez, C., Grinberg, A., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Parkinson, T. (2007). Effects of experimentally induced and treated Streptococcus uberis mastitis early in the dry period on production in the subsequent lactation. In New Zealand Society of Animal Production Proceedings Vol. 67 (pp. 303-306). New Zealand Society of Animal Production.

Year Citation
2022 Al Khallawi, M. F. H., & F.Hasoon Alkhallawi, M. (2022). TETRACYCLINE SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILE FOR MYCOPLASMA BOVIS STRAINS ISOLATED FROM BRD CASES IN AUSTRALIAN FEEDLOT CATTLE. Poster session presented at the meeting of Journal of global antimicrobial resistance. Perth/Australia: Elsevier.
2022 Messele, Y., Alkhallawi, M., Veltman, T., Trott, D., Mcmeniman, J., Kidd, S., . . . Petrovski, K. (2022). LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN ESCHERICHIA COLI RECOVERED FROM FEEDLOT BEEF CATTLE IN AUSTRALIA. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE. ELSEVIER SCI LTD.
2017 Montano, Y. A., Manjarin, R., Petrovski, K., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2017). Piglet creching decreases protein content in colostrum.. Poster session presented at the meeting of JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE.
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2016 Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Production and fertility of Australian carry-over cows. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the World Buiatrics Congress 2016. Dublin: Veterinary ireland.
2016 Al-Farha, A., Hemmatzadeh, F., Trott, DJ., Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Survivability of Mycoplasma spp. isolated from milk samples from South Australia in different storage conditions. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the World Buiatrics Congress 2016. Dublin: Veterinary Ireland.
2016 Petrovski, K. R., Simon, N., Wong, HS., Page, S., & Trott, DJ. (2016). Validity of Delvo test SPNT® for detection of residues of novel antimicrobial substances in milk. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the World Buiatrics Congress. Dublin: Veterinary Ireland.
2016 Al-farha, A., Hemmatzadeh, F., Khazandi, M., Trott, DJ., Hoare, A., & Petrovski, K. R. (2016). Comparison of PCRs to culture results in detection of Mycoplasma spp. from milk samples from South Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the World Buiatrics Congress. Dublin: Veterinary Ireland.
2015 Hickey, E., Wong, H. S., Khazandi, M., Ogunniyi, A., Petrovski, K. R., Garg, S., . . . Trott, D. (2015). Repurposing Ionophores as a Treatment for Gram-Positive Bovine Mastitis Pathogens. Poster session presented at the meeting of ICAAC/ICC.
2014 Pendovski, L., Percinic P., F., & Mitrov, D. (2014). Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Meeting - Days of veterinary medicine 2014 Ohrid, Macedonia, (September 5-7, 2014). Poster session presented at the meeting of Macedonian Veterinary Review. Walter de Gruyter GmbH.
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2014 Petrovski, K. R., & McArthur, M. (2014). Use of modified Calgary-Cambridge Guides in bovine consultations. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 28th World Buiatrics Congress: Abstracts. St. Leonards, NSW: Australian Veterinary Association.
2014 Feakes, A., Barber, S., Petrovski, K., LIndsay, N., Hyams, J., & Cake, M. (2014). Veterinary students interested in large animal practice or intensive animal production are also interested in starting or acquiring a business. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the XXVIII World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns 2014. Oral communication and poster abstracts. St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Australian Veterinary Association.
2010 Thatcher, A., Petrovski, K. R., Holmes, C., Fraser, K., Kelly, T., & McLeod, K. (2010). Mastitis in an organic and conventional farmed dairy herd: A comparative study. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 5th IDF Mastitis Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.

Year Citation
2011 Petrovski, K. R. (2011). In vitro and in vivo studies on treatment and prevention of bovine mastitis. (PhD Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand).
2007 Petrovski, K. R. (2007). Bovine mastitis in New Zealand. (Master's Thesis, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand).
1997 Petrovski, K. R. (1997). Influence of ketosis on key reproductive indices. (Undergraduate Dissertation, University of Ss Cyryl and Methodius, Skopje, Macedonia).

Year Citation
- Feakes, A., Hyams, J., Cake, M., Webster, B., Thomsen, D., Palmer, E., . . . BARBER, S. (n.d.). Career sector intentions of Australian veterinary science students cross-sectional DATA and Survey.
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Year Citation
2025 Uddin, A. H. M. M., Taechamaeteekul, P., Petrovski, K. R., Tummaruk, P., Song, Y., Garg, S., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2025). Development of Timed Release Vaginal Mucosal Cloprostenol for Farrowing Management in Sows.
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2024 Petrovski, K., & Kirkwood, R. N. (2024). Common Biases, Difficulties, and Errors in Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Medical Encounters with a Case Example.
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2023 Trengove, C., Abbott, K., Judson, G., Tearle, R., & Petrovski, K. (2023). Rib Fractures in Lambs in South Australia.
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2022: MDC Circa $2M - CI

2020: Davies Research Centre (AU99,997) - CI

2020: MLA feedlot research funding scheme (AU70,000) - CI

2019: MLA feedlot research funding scheme (AU483,062) - CI

2016: ARC Linkage Grant (AU$384,826 out of 1,276,826 project) - PI

2015: Luoda Pharma (AU$119,000) - CI

2014: Luoda Pharma (AU$287,000) - CI

2013: Luoda Pharma (AU$254,000) - CI

2012 BioSA (AU$50,000) - CI

2010 to 2012 Bayer Animal Health New Zealand Ltd (NZ$994,000) - CI

2010 Homeopathic Farm Support Ltd (NZ$17,410) - CI

2007-2010 Technology Business Grant of New Zealand’s government (NZ$1,800,000 out of NZ$3,400,000 project) - CI

2006-2010 Bomac Ltd (NZ$1,140,000) - PI

2006-2010 Dairy Insight NZ (NZ$10.000 out of NZ$1,500,000 project) – AI

2005 Northland Community Foundation (NZ$21,000) - CI

2005 Northern Wairoa Vet Club (NZ$14,000) and Dargaville Field Days (NZ$1,000) - CI

The University of Adelaide Teaching

Teaching and examining the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students in the following:

Cattle: Animal handling, Cattle health and production, Herd health, Clinical practice, Mastitis, Disorders of various body systems of cattle, Research management projects, Calf and heifer rearing, Clinical examination of calves and adult cattle, Dealing with problem herds, Field trips, Clinical procedures, and Veterinary Medicines for use in cattle health and production.

Small ruminant and pseudoruminants: Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery, Clinical examination, Clinical and Surgical techniques. Population medicine and management.

Pharmacology and legislation Antimicrobial chemotherapy. Prescribing and use of medicines in production animal practice.

Clinical service duties in the Production Animal Health Centre.

Teaching and examining the Bachelor of Vet BioSciences, Agricultural Sciences and Animal Sciences undergraduate students in the following:

Animal handling, Biochemistry of lactation, Cattle health and production, Herd health, Clinical practice, Mastitis, Clinical examination of calves and adult cattle, and Field trips.

Teaching Honours students in the following:

EndNote and research skills

Examining presentations, literature reviews, research proposals, reports, dissertations and theses for Honours, Masters and PhD level students.

Massey University Teaching

Teaching and examining the Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences undergraduate students in the following:

Animal handling, Physiology of lactation, Microbiology, Cattle health and production, Herd health, Clinical practice, Milking machines, Mastitis, Clostridial diseases, Ketosis, Calf rearing, Clinical examination of calves and mature cattle, Dealing with problem herds, Field trips, Registered Veterinary Medicines, Veterinary Prescriptions, and Rosters

Teaching and examining the Bachelor of Animal Sciences undergraduate students in the followings:

Dairy Production, Physiology of lactation, milk quality, and Milking machines and mastitis

Teaching the undergraduate students enrolled in Diploma of Veterinary Nursing in the following:

Animal handling, mastitis.

Teaching the undergraduate students enrolled in Bachelor of Veterinary Technician in the following:

Animal handling, mastitis, mastitis management.

Examining reports, dissertation and thesis for honours, PostGraduate Diploma and Masters level students.

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Principal Supervisor Effects of colostrum management on productivity and fertility in pigs Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Ao Zhang
2025 Principal Supervisor The effect of sow nutritional management on piglet enteric health Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Kexin Zhang
2024 Co-Supervisor Reduction of Methane Emissions in Southern Australian Beef Cattle Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Kellie May Wenham
2024 Co-Supervisor Evaluating the maternal supplementation of bromoform to twin-bearing Merino ewes and their progeny Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Tianna Rianne Boyce
2024 Principal Supervisor Effects of maternal nutrition on piglet's survival, growth and performance Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Thien Dinh Van
2023 Co-Supervisor Identification of a recessive genetic mutation causing a female sub-fertility in a herd of Limousin cattle Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Rachael Louise Hofmeyer
2022 Co-Supervisor Non-injection administration of GnRH for control of ovarian function Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr A H M Musleh Uddin
2022 Principal Supervisor Advanced techniques for diagnosing the aetiology of the Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Gebremeskel Mamu Werid
2020 Principal Supervisor Effects of colostrum intake on fertility and milk production in dairy cattle Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Rebel Skirving
2020 Co-Supervisor Molecular Biology of Mycoplasama Hyopneumoniea and Mycoplasma Flocculare in Respiratory Diseases of Porcine Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Raziallah Jafari Jozani
2019 Co-Supervisor Colostrum Quality in Merino Ewes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Bianca Agenbag

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2019 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli and enterococci isolated from beef cattle Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Yohannes Equar Messele
2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Transfer of Colostrum Components to Newborn Calves Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Hue Thi Do
2015 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Improved Diagnostics and Further Investigations of Bovine Mastitis Caused by Mollicutes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Abd Al-Bar Ahmed Noori Al-Farha
2014 - 2024 Principal Supervisor The Aetiology and Epidemiology of Rib Fractures in Lambs in South Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Colin Trengove
2013 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Altruism, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations: Learnings from a Veterinary Context about Entrepreneurial Intentions for Socially Purposed Business Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Adele Mander Feakes

Date Topic Location Name
2018 - 2020 Visiting PhD for Cairo University, Egypt: Antimicrobial resistance genes in milk of cattle origin The University of Adelaide Eman Taher Mostafa
2015 - 2020 Rib fractures in lambs in South Australia The University of Adelaide Colin Trengove

Date Role Board name Institution name Country
2014 - ongoing Member Veterinary Surgeon Board of South Australia VSBSA Australia

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2021 - ongoing Member Animal Ethic Committee The University of Adelaide Australia
2016 - ongoing Chair DVM Program Management Committee School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide Australia
2013 - ongoing Member Learning and Teaching Management Committee School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide Australia

Date Role Membership Country
2014 - ongoing Member American Dairy Society Association United States
2014 - ongoing Member British Cattle Vets Association United Kingdom
2012 - ongoing Member Australian Veterinary Association Australia
2012 - ongoing Member Australian Cattle Vets special interest branch of the AVA Australia
2011 - 2012 Member Registration Committee of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand New Zealand
2010 - 2012 Member National Mastitis Advisory Committee New Zealand
2010 - 2012 Member AgResearch Grassland Animal Ethics Committee New Zealand
2006 - 2012 Member National Mastitis Council United States
2006 - 2012 Member New Zealand Society of Animal Production New Zealand
2003 - ongoing Member New Zealand Veterinary Association New Zealand
2003 - ongoing - Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Special Interest Branch of the NZVA -
2003 - ongoing Member New Zealand Veterinary Association New Zealand

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2015 - 2018 Editor-In-chief Journal of Animal and Poultry Sciences Journal of Animal and Poultry Sciences Turkey
2012 - ongoing Board Member Macedonia Veterinary Review Ss.Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of

Date Office Name Institution Country
2017 - 2020 Head Of Department of Animal Production and Health The Universtity of Adelaide Australia

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