Browsing PhD Theses by Author "Rowan, Neil J."
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Critical studies on the novel development and implementation of vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH202) for terminal sterilization of medical devices encompassing use of flow cytometry for the real-time commensurate monitoring of microbial inactivation
McEvoy, Brian (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-09)Aims and Rationale: Sterilization microbiology relies on determining the linearity of microbial survivor curves for calculating decimal reduction times (D-values) that is used to inform sterility assurance levels (SAL), ... -
Development and in vitro evaluation of an alternative thermo-tolerant antimicrobial polymer for the prevention and treatment of bovine mastitis
Masterson, Kevin (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-05)Despite advancements in veterinary medicine, bovine mastitis remains one of the most significant and prevalent diseases in Irish dairy herds. Raw milk represents one of Ireland’s main food exports and as DAFM Food-Wise ... -
An investigation into critical factors influencing ecosystem dynamics in fish rearing water and disease mitigation eco-innovations for the enhancement of Irish freshwater aquaculture
Naughton, Sarah M. (Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020)Aims and Rationale: The aquaculture sector is becoming the fastest growing food sector in the world, with an increasing requirement for higher production rates. With the maximum sustainable yield almost exhausted in terms ... -
Novel investigations into the genomic architecture affecting the muscle growth and development of Irish beef and dairy cattle
Quigley, Katie (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022-05)Muscle growth and development in livestock is an important indicator of carcass yield and performance. Investigating the complex polygenic nature of carcass traits may yield additional knowledge and important insights into ... -
Novel studies into the improvement of cattle fertility using multiple technologies that converges bioinformatics with machine learning.
Flores, David (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2022)This study aimed to evaluate the presence of a panel of 18 candidate lethal recessives in the Irish dairy, and beef cattle populations. Establishing the presence and frequency of such recessive alleles will assist the ... -
Studies on the novel effects of feeding non-thermally treated honeybee gathered pollen on the colony stability and outputs of commercially-reared bumble bees ( Bombus terrestris) for pollination services
Eakins, John (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-05)Pollination is a vital resource, carried out mainly by animals, which without could threaten food security on a global scale. Of the agricultural crops that are produced globally, animal pollination is responsible for ...