PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
PUBLICATIONS
Battison A. 2018. Use of a Brix-based classification system to describe haemolymph biochemistry parameters in Homarus americanus, H. Milne Edwards 1837 (Decapoda: Malacostraca: Nephropidae). Journal of Crustacean Biology. https://academic.oup.com/jcb/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jcbiol/ruy048/5087934?guestAccessKey=eacb3430-473e-474d-977f-aefabcbf4c67
Daoud D, Battison A, Natalie, LR, Van Geest JL . (2016). Repeated sublethal exposures to the sea lice pesticide Salmosan® (azamethiphos) on adult male lobsters (Homarus americanus) causes metabolic dysfunctions, functional hypoxia, and mortality. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 134:106–115.
Simon CJ, Fitzgibbon QP, Battison A, Carter CG, Battaglene SC. 2015. Bioenergetics of nutrient reserves and metabolism in spiny lobster juveniles Sagmariasus verreauxi: Predicting nutritional condition from hemolymph biochemistry. Physiol Biochem Zool 88(3). ePub March 19, 2015. DOI: 10.1086/681000
Ciaramella M, Battison A, Horney B. 2014. Measurement of tissue lipid reserves in the American lobster (Homarus americanus): Hemolymph metabolites as potential biomarkers of lipid reserves in the American lobster, Homarus americanus. J Crus Biol. 34(5):629-638.
Battison A. 2013. Subcuticular uric acid deposition in an American lobster (Homarus americanus): A case report. Vet Pathol. May; 50(3):451-6.
Battison AL, Summerfield R. 2008. Isolation and partial characterisation of four novel plasma lectins from the American lobster Homarus americanus. Dev Comp Immunol. 33:198-204
Battison AL, Deprés B, Greenwood SJ. 2008. Ulcerative enteritis in Homarus americanus: Case report and molecular characterisation of intestinal aerobic bacteria of apparently healthy lobsters in live storage. J Invert Path. 99(2): 129-135.
Battison AL, Summerfield R, Patrzykat A. 2008. Isolation and characterisation of two antimicrobial peptides from haemocytes of the American lobster Homarus americanus. Fish Shellfish Immunol. 25: 181-187.
Battison A. 2007. Apparent pseudohyperkalemia in a Chinese Shar-Pei dog. Vet Clin Pathol. (36)1, 89-93.
Battison A. 2006. Tissue distribution and hemolymph activity of six enzymes in the American lobster (Homarus americanus): Potential markers of tissue injury. J Shellfish Res. 25(2), 553-560.
Battison AL, Cawthorn R, Horney B. 2004. Response of American lobsters (Homarus americanus) to infection with a field isolate of Aerococcus viridans var. homari (Gaffkemia): Survival and haematology. Dis Aquat Org Nov; 61(6): 263-268.
Battison AL, Cawthorn R, Horney B. 2004. Classification of Homarus americanus hemocytes and the use of differential hemocyte counts in lobsters infected with Aerococcus viridansvar. homari. J Invert Path; 84: 177-197.
Battison AL, Cawthorn R, Horney B, MacKenzie A. 2002. Mushroom tyrosinase as a control material for phenoloxidase assays used in the assessment of crustacean ‘health’. J Shellfish Res Jun 21(1): 295-298.
Battison A, MacMillan R, MacKenzie A, Rose P, Cawthorn R, Horney B. 2000. Use of injectable potassium chloride for euthanasia of American lobsters (Homarus americanus). Comp Med Oct; 50(5):545-50.
Archer FJ, Battison A. 1997. Difference in electrophoresis patterns between plasma albumins of the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) and the chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus). Avian Path; 26: 865-870.
Battison A, Buckzowski S, Archer FJ. 1996. The potential use of glutamate dehydrogenase activity for the evaluation of liver disease in the cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus).
Vet Clin Pathol. 25(2):43-47.
Battison AL, Machin KL, Archer FJ. 1996. Ascites and hepatic cirrhosis in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus). Am Anim Hosp Assoc. May-Jun;32(3):237-42.
Battison AL, Buckzowski S, Archer FJ. 1996. Plasma bile acid concentration in the cockatiel. Can Vet J.
Apr 37 (4): 233-4
Grahn BH, Szentimrey D, Battison A, Hertling R. 1995. Exophthalmos associated with frontal sinus osteomyelitis in a puppy. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. Sep-Oct; 31(5):397-401.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS - INVITED
Battison A. 2011. Lobster Blood Biochemistry: There’s more to it than just protein! Fishermen & Scientists Research Society Annual General Meeting. Truro, NS.
Battison A. 2010. Evaluating Hemolymph: Clinical Pathology in the American Lobster. ASVCP Veterinary Laboratory Professionals Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD.
Battison A. 2006. Crustacean Immunity & Health Assessment Techniques in the American Lobster (Homarus americanus). Saint Francis Xavier Biology Department Seminar Series.
Battison A. 1997. Management of laboratory samples: Improving their diagnostic value. Vermont Veterinary Medical Association. Killington, VT.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (Oral)
Battison A, Lavallée J. 2017. Determination of hemolymph biochemistry reference intervals in American lobsters (Homarus americanus). 11th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management. Portland, Maine, USA.
Ciaramella M, Battison A, Horney B. 2012. Hemolymph biochemistry: an indicator of nutritional status? The American lobster in a Changing Ecosystem: A US-Canada Science Symposium. Portland, ME, USA.
Battison A, Lavallée J. 2011. A summary of hemolymph plasma biochemistry profile results from American lobsters (Homarus americanus) in Atlantic Canada (2007-2010). 9th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management, Bergen, Norway.
Burton M, Battison A, Lavallée J. 2011. Physiological assessment of American lobsters (Homarus americanus) held in a specialized live seafood transport system. 9th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management, Bergen, Norway.
Summerfield R, Battison A. 2011. Examination of protein expression during ovary maturation in American lobsters (Homarus americanus). 9thInternational Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management, Bergen, Norway.
Battison A. 2009. Hemolymph triglyceride concentration: A potential non-lethal method to assess ovary maturation in the American lobster (Homarus americanus). ACCESS conference. University of Prince Edward Island.
Battison A, Summerfield R, Patrzykat A. 2007. Isolation of two antimicrobial peptides from Homarus americanus hemocytes. 8th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management. Charlottetown, Canada.
Battison A. 2005. Relative tissue distribution and haemolymph activity of six enzymes in Homarus americanus - potential markers of tissue injury. 6thInternational Crustacean Congress (ICC6), Glasgow, Scotland.
Battison A, Horney B, Cawthorn R. 2002. Hemocytes of Homarus americanus stained with a modified Wright-Giemsa stain: description and comparison to current classification schemes. National Shellfisheries Association Conference, Mystic, CT.
Battison A and Erb H. 1998. Automated method for the determination of rabbit serum albumin on the Hitachi 911. The American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 49th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
Battison A, Stokol T, Blue JT, van Gessel Y, McDonough S. 1998. Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a horse. The American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 49th Annual Meeting, St. Louis MO.
CONFERENCE PROCDEEDINGS (Posters)
Battison A, Burton M, Comeau M, Silva A, Summerfield R. 2011. Hemolymph triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations as potential aids to determine ovary maturity in the American lobster. 9thInternational Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management, Bergen, Norway.
Battison A. Subcuticular uric acid deposition in an American lobster (Homarus americanus): A case report. 2009. Annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Monterey, CA.
Summerfield R, Battison A. 2009. Bromocresol Green binds to lobster (Homarus americanus) hemocyanin. Annual meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Monterey, CA.
Summerfield R, Battison A. 2007. Development of an ELISA for the measurement of an N-acetyl-D-glucosamine binding protein in plasma of Homarus americanus. 8thInternational Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management. Charlottetown, Canada.
Battison A., Summerfield R. 2007. Isolation and characterisation of an N-acetyl-D-glucosamine binding protein from Homarus americanusplasma. 8th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management. Charlottetown, Canada.
Battison A, Cawthorn R, Horney B. 2007. Bumper Car Disease - Comparison of Experimental and Naturally Acquired Infections. 8th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management. Charlottetown, Canada.
Battison A. 2005. Pseudohyperkalemia and poikilocytosis in a Chinese Shar Pei dog. American College of Veterinary Pathologists and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists Annual Meeting, Boston, USA.
Battison A, Cawthorn R, Horney B, MacKenzie A. 2003. Plasma prophenoloxidase in American lobsters (Homarus americanus): variation in a natural population and changes associated with two infectious diseases. American College of Veterinary Pathologists and American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists Annual Meeting, Banff AB.
Horney B, Battison A, MacKenzie A. 2002. Cytocentrifuge preparations: An alternate method to examine the hemocytes of the American lobster Homarus americanus. National Shellfisheries Association Conference, Mystic, CT.
Battison A, MacKenzie A, MacMillan R, Cawthorn R, Horney B. 2001. Gaffkemia: Old disease, new findings. Graduate Studies and Research Days, Charlottetown, PE.
Battison A. 2000. Plasma Prophenoloxidase Activity in American Lobsters (Homarus americanus) Infected with the Ciliate Anophyroides haemophila. Graduate Studies and Research Days, Charlottetown, PE.
CONTRACT RESEARCH & REPORTS
Battison A. 2019b. Review of Northern Pulp Nova Scotia’s Focus Report Replacement Effluent Treatment Facility from an Animal Health Perspective with a Focus on Crustaceans.
Battison A. 2019a. Review of the Environmental Assessment Registration Document Regarding Northern Pulp Nova Scotia’s Proposed Replacement Effluent Treatment Facility from an Animal Health Perspective with a Focus on Crustaceans.
Moriyasu M, Allain R, Battison A, Boudreau M, Allard J, Gerber RP, Courtenay S and Hall D. 2015. Establishment of biological baseline information for snow crab Chionoecetes opilio in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and on the Scotian Shelf. OERA/DFO Collaborative Research Project #300-120-09-34.
