Dr Shangzhe Xie

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

College of Science

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.


I am a zoo/avian/exotic pets veterinarian and researcher. I have particular interests in surgery, pharmacology and physiology in a wide range of species. I believe that science can help inform collection managers of best husbandry practices and wildlife managers of best conservation practices.

Date Position Institution name
2019 - ongoing Adjunct Lecturer University of Adelaide
2017 - ongoing Assistant Director Wildlife Reserves Singapore

Language Competency
Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
University of Adelaide Australia PhD
Murdoch University Australia MVS (Conservation Medicine)
Murdoch University Australia BSc/BVMS

Year Citation
2023 Tay, C., McWhorter, T. J., Xie, S., Mohd Nasir, T. S. B., Reh, B., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior. Zoo Biology, 42(3), 339-462.
DOI Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC2
2023 Chong, S. M., Douay, G., Ahmad, A. A., Yeong, C. Y. -F., Heng, Y., Oh, P. Y., . . . Xie, S. (2023). Enterococcus casseliflavus infection in a captive Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius): clinical and post-mortem findings.. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 85(6), 667-671.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
2023 Van Zanten, T. C., & Xie, S. (2023). Evaluation Of Symmetric Dimethylarginine As An Endogenous Marker Of Renal Disease In Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus Roseus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 53(4), 644-653.
DOI Scopus5 Europe PMC3
2023 Heng, Y., Hsu, C. D., Mathew, A., Oh, P. Y., Li, W. T., & Xie, S. (2023). MANAGEMENT OF ENTAMOEBA INVADENS IN THE HERPETOLOGICAL COLLECTION AT THE SINGAPORE ZOO. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 54(2), 272-281.
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2023 Visvanathan, N., Lim, J. Y. A., Chng, H. T., & Xie, S. (2023). A Critical Review on the Dosing and Safety of Antifungals Used in Exotic Avian and Reptile Species. Journal of Fungi, 9(8), 810.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC3
2022 Xie, S., Trott, D. J., Saputra, S., Ebrahimie, E., Mohammadi Dehcheshmeh, M., Page, C., . . . Govendir, M. (2022). Pharmacokinetic profile and effect on the faecal microbiome of a single dose of pradofloxacin oral suspension in the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 45(2), 203-212.
DOI Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC4
2022 Aliansyah, E., Chng, H. T., & Xie, S. (2022). A Critical Review of the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Opioid Medications Used in Avian Patients. Birds, 3(1), 1-28.
DOI Scopus5 WoS4
2022 Soh, H. Y., Tan, P. X. Y., Ng, T. T. M., Chng, H. T., & Xie, S. (2022). A Critical Review of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Data of Antibiotics in Avian Species. Antibiotics, 11(6), 40 pages.
DOI Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC6
2022 Ting, A. K. Y., Tay, V. S. Y., Chng, H. T., & Xie, S. (2022). A Critical Review on the Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Opioid Drugs Used in Reptiles. Veterinary and Animal Science, 17, 20 pages.
DOI Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC6
2021 Douay, G., Hsu, C. D., & Xie, S. (2021). Melioidosis in a pet rabbit. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 37, 27.
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2021 Rasidi, E. K., & Xie, S. (2021). Managing Disease Outbreaks in Captive Flocks of Birds. Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice, 24(3), 531-545.
DOI Scopus1 Europe PMC1
2021 Xie, S. (2021). Birds of a Feather Flock Together. Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice, 24(3), ix-x.
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2021 Lim, Z. J. K., & Xie, S. (2021). Application of Epidemiology and Principles of Herd/Flock Health for the Exotic Animal Veterinarian. Veterinary Clinics of North America Exotic Animal Practice, 24(3), 495-507.
DOI Scopus2 Europe PMC2
2021 Taylor, E., Trott, D. J., Kimble, B., Xie, S., Govendir, M., & McLelland, D. J. (2021). Pharmacokinetic profile of a single dose of an oral pradofloxacin suspension administered to eastern long-necked turtles (Chelodina longicollis). Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 44(4), 503-509.
DOI Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC1
2021 Xie, S., & McWhorter, T. J. (2021). Fecal Glucocorticoid Metabolite Concentration as a Tool for Assessing Impacts of Interventions in Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti). Birds, 2(1), 106-113.
DOI Scopus4 WoS3
2020 Goh, G. S. L., Chong, S. M., & Xie, S. (2020). Radical surgical excision of dermal squamous cell carcinoma in a Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 35(C), 48-49.
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2020 Blom, E., Blom, D., Crosta, L., Rivero, J., Tandel, S., Xie, S., & Marino, A. (2020). International Avian Medicine. JOURNAL OF AVIAN MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 34(2), 204-209.
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2020 Tay, N. L., Hsu, C. D., & Xie, S. (2020). Presumed renal oncocytoma in a green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 35(C), 99-100.
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2020 Xie, S., Woolford, L., & McWhorter, T. J. (2020). Organ Histopathology and Hematological Changes Associated With Heat Exposure in Australian Desert Birds.. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 34(1), 41-51.
DOI Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC2
2020 Goh, G. S. L., Tang, Z. Y., & Xie, S. (2020). Effectiveness of neem oil versus Praziquantel/Oxfendazole for treatment of endoparasites in Eared Doves (Zenaida auriculata): A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 35(C), 87-91.
DOI Scopus1 WoS1
2020 Xie, S., Goh, G. S. L., de Busscher, V., & Hsu, C. D. (2020). What is your neurologic diagnosis?. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 257(7), 703-706.
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2019 Xie, S., Goh, G. S. L., & Hsu, C. D. (2019). Intralesional methylprednisolone injection as an adjunct treatment for peri-cloacal pyogranuloma in an african penguin (Spheniscus demersus). Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 81(11), 1632-1635.
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2019 Xie, S., Hsu, C. D., Tan, B. Z. Y., Tay, Y. H., & Wong, W. K. (2019). Erysipelothrix Septicaemia and Hepatitis in a Colony of Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti). Journal of Comparative Pathology, 172, 5-10.
DOI Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC3
2019 Xie, S., Nicholson, A., Woolford, L., & McWhorter, T. (2019). Physiological, biochemical and histopathological changes associated with heatstroke in the galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) and rock dove (Columba livia). Avian Pathology, 48(1), 57-72.
DOI Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC4
2019 Xie, S., Cai, B., Rasidi, E., Yen, C. C., Hsu, C. D., Chow, W. T., . . . Hsu, L. C. (2019). The use of a 3D-printed prosthesis in a Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) with squamous cell carcinoma of the casque. Plos One, 14(8), 13 pages.
DOI Scopus16 WoS13 Europe PMC8
2018 Sim, S. H., Ong, C. E. L., Gan, Y. H., Wang, D., Koh, V. W. H., Tan, Y. K., . . . Tan, G. G. Y. (2018). Melioidosis in Singapore: Clinical, veterinary, and environmental perspectives. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 3(1), 17 pages.
DOI Scopus24 WoS21 Europe PMC15
2018 Xie, S., Tearle, R., & McWhorter, T. (2018). Heat shock protein expression is upregulated after acute heat exposure in three species of Australian desert birds. Avian Biology Research, 11(4), 263-273.
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2017 Xie, S., Romero, L. M., Htut, Z., & McWhorter, T. J. (2017). Stress responses to heat exposure in three species of Australian desert birds. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 90(3), 348-358.
DOI Scopus35 WoS34 Europe PMC21
2017 Xie, S., Turrell, E., & McWhorter, T. (2017). Behavioural responses to heat in captive native Australian birds. Emu: Austral Ornithology, 117(1), 51-67.
DOI Scopus12 WoS9
2014 Xie, S., Nevis, J., & Lezmi, S. (2014). Pathology in practice. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 245(7), 767-769.
DOI Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2024 Co-Supervisor Investigation of acute phase proteins in endangered South-east Asian animals Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Shin Min Chong
2024 Co-Supervisor Investigation of acute phase proteins in endangered South-east Asian animals Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Shin Min Chong
2021 Co-Supervisor Anthropogenic Effects on Zoo Animal Welfare Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Claudia Pei Pei Tay
2021 Co-Supervisor Anthropogenic Effects on Zoo Animal Welfare Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Claudia Pei Pei Tay

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