Overview
Background
Dr Turni leads a national and international reference laboratory for respiratory bacterial pathogens where identification, serotyping, genotyping, sequencing and antimicrobial sensitivity testing is performed. Her team works with the poultry, pig and cattle industries, as well as major veterinary pharmaceutical companies around the world. The group performs vaccine efficacy trials, provides advice on vaccine strain selection, performs antimicrobial sensitivity testing and evaluates candidate novel antimicrobial agents. Essentially, the services provided by the group underpins the entire Australian prevention and control programs for the major bacterial respiratory diseases of pigs, poultry and cattle.
Her research has extended beyond vaccines and antibiotic sensitivity to determining optimal sample sites for collecting pathogens, understanding the association of different pathogens with disease, development of animal infection models, classification of bacteria and epidemiology of pathogens. Conny supervises PhD students with diverse projects such as antimicrobial sensitivity studies, risk factors and profiling of pathogenic Escherichia coli associated with avian collibacillosis, alternatives to antibiotics, development of on farm test for a virus and study of epidemiology of a new species of bacteria. She works in collaboration with a team of epidemiologist, veterinarian and virologist on projects in Australia and overseas.
Availability
- Dr Conny Turni is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Antimicrobial resistance genes in Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Haemophilus parasuis and Pasteurella multocida isolated from Australian pigs
Dayao, D. A. E., Gibson, J. S., Blackall, P. J. and Turni, C. (2016). Antimicrobial resistance genes in Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Haemophilus parasuis and Pasteurella multocida isolated from Australian pigs. Australian Veterinary Journal, 94 (7), 227-231. doi: 10.1111/avj.12458
2016
Journal Article
Protective efficacy afforded by live Pasteurella multocida vaccines in chickens is independent of lipopolysaccharide outer core structure
Harper, Marina, John, Marietta, Edmunds, Mark, Wright, Amy, Ford, Mark, Turni, Conny, Blackall, P. J., Cox, Andrew, Adler, Ben and Boyce, John D. (2016). Protective efficacy afforded by live Pasteurella multocida vaccines in chickens is independent of lipopolysaccharide outer core structure. Vaccine, 34 (14), 1696-1703. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.02.017
2016
Journal Article
Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Pig Respiratory Bacterial Pathogens with Elevated Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations for Macrolides
Estarez Dayao, Denise Ann, Seddon, Jennifer M., Gibson, Justine, Blackall, Patrcik J. and Turni, Conny (2016). Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Pig Respiratory Bacterial Pathogens with Elevated Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations for Macrolides. Microbial Drug Resistance, 22 (7), 531-537. doi: 10.1089/mdr.2015.0214
2016
Conference Publication
Low level presence of resistance to extended spectrum cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones in Escherichia coli in the highly regulated Australian poultry industry
Awawdeh, L., Turni, C., Mollinger, J., Henning, J., Cobbold, R., Groves, M., Wakeham, D., Shapter, F. and Gibson, J. (2016). Low level presence of resistance to extended spectrum cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones in Escherichia coli in the highly regulated Australian poultry industry. Australian Society for Antimicrobials, 17th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASA 2016), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 25-27 Feb 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Using an ecohealth approach to understand smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: an economic perspective
Lantican, T. L. D., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A., Alvaran, P. J. J., Meneses, S. M. A., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R. O., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Using an ecohealth approach to understand smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: an economic perspective. 19th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6-9 September 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Using an Ecohealth approach to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines
Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J., Lantican T. L. D. C., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Parke C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., Alawneh, J. I., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Using an Ecohealth approach to understand the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. One Health Ecohealth 2016: 4th International One Health Congress and 6th Biennial Congress of the International Association for Ecology and Health, Melbourne , VIC, Australia, 3-7 December 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
An EcoHealth Baseline Survey of Smallholder Swine Production in the Municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines
Alvaran, P. J., Lantican, T. L., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Ignacio, C., Meneses, S. M., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Palaniappan, G., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). An EcoHealth Baseline Survey of Smallholder Swine Production in the Municipality of San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines. 24th International Pig Veterinary Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 7-10 June 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Improving the productivity of the smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines using an ecohealth approach: the importance of a communication plan
Meneses, S. M. A., Barnes, T. S., Villar, E. C., Alvaran, P. J. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Baluyut, A. S., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R. O. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Improving the productivity of the smallholder swine raising in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines using an ecohealth approach: the importance of a communication plan. 19th Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6-9 September 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Understanding the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: a mixed methods approach
Barnes, T. S., Alvaran, P. J. J., Lantican, T. L. D., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A., Parke, C. R., Palaniappan, G., Cameron, D., Meneses, S. M. A., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Alawneh, J. I., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. and Blackall, P. J. (2016). Understanding the smallholder pig production system in San Simon, Pampanga, Philippines: a mixed methods approach. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists College Science Week Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-9 July 2016.
2015
Journal Article
Human wound infection with mannheimia glucosida following lamb bite
Lau, Jillian S.Y., Omaleki, Lida, Turni, Conny, Barber, Stuart Richard, Browning, Glenn Francis, Francis, Michelle J., Graham, Maryza and Kormana, Tony M. (2015). Human wound infection with mannheimia glucosida following lamb bite. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53 (10), 3374-3376. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01249-15
2015
Journal Article
Variation in the antimicrobial susceptibility of actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae isolates in a pig, within a batch of pigs, and among batches of pigs from one farm
Dayao, Denise Ann E., Dawson, Susan, Kienzle, Marco Jean-Paul, Gibson, Justine S., Blackall, Patrick J. and Turni, Conny (2015). Variation in the antimicrobial susceptibility of actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae isolates in a pig, within a batch of pigs, and among batches of pigs from one farm. Microbial Drug Resistance, 21 (4), 491-496. doi: 10.1089/mdr.2014.0265
2015
Journal Article
Development of a rapid multiplex PCR assay to genotype pasteurella multocida strains by use of the lipopolysaccharide outer core biosynthesis locus
Harper, Marina, John, Marietta, Turni, Conny, Edmunds, Mark, St. Michael, Frank, Adler, Ben, Blackall, P. J., Cox, Andrew D. and Boyce, John D. (2015). Development of a rapid multiplex PCR assay to genotype pasteurella multocida strains by use of the lipopolysaccharide outer core biosynthesis locus. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53 (2), 477-485. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02824-14
2015
Conference Publication
Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines
Ancog, R.C., Barnes, T.S, de Castro, R., Villar, E.C., Alvaran, P.J., Lapuz, E.L., Baluyut, A.S., Parke, C.R., Alawneh, J.I., Cameron, D., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M.R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Operationalizing EcoHealth Approach: Balancing environment and animal health decisions in Smallholder Swine Farms in the Philippines. Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress 2015, Manila, Philippines, 25 - 27 October 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Antibiotic sensitivity testing for H. parasuis and A. pleuropneumoniae and other respiratory pathogens.
Turni, C., Dayao, D., Gibson, J. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Antibiotic sensitivity testing for H. parasuis and A. pleuropneumoniae and other respiratory pathogens.. Australian Pig Veterinarian Meeting, Kingscliff, New South Wales., 14th-16th June, 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Haemophilus parasuis - virulence genes and serovars
Turni, C., Singh, R., Dayao, D., Gibson, J. and Blackall, P. J. (2015). Haemophilus parasuis - virulence genes and serovars. Manipulating Pig Production XV, Melbourne, Australia, 22-25 November 2015. Clayton, Australia: C S I R O Publishing. doi: 10.1071/ANv55n12Ab087
2015
Conference Publication
Diversity of toxin gene distribution in Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae from Australia
Yee, S., Blackall, P.J. and Turni, C. (2015). Diversity of toxin gene distribution in Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae from Australia. Australian Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 12 -13 November 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga
Alvaran, P. J., Barnes, T. S., Lapuz, E. L., Baluyut, A. S., Lantican, T. L., Parke, C. R., Alawneh, J. I., Cameron, D., Ancog, R. C., Domingo, R., Mananggit, M. R., Turni, C., Meers, J., Palmieri, C., de Castro, R., Villar, E. C. and Blackall, P. J. (2015). EcoHealth in the Philippines Phase 1: Survey of Smallholder Pig Farmers in San Simon, Pampanga. 7th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Manila, Philippines, 25 – 27 October 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Comparison of agar dilution and broth microdilution susceptibility testing of Haemophilus parasuis isolates from Germany.
Pruller, S., Turni, C., Blackall, P. J., Strutzberg-Minder, K., Kaspar, H., Meemken, D., Klien, C. and Kehrenberg, C. (2015). Comparison of agar dilution and broth microdilution susceptibility testing of Haemophilus parasuis isolates from Germany.. 1st International Symposium on Veterinary Medicine, Vrdnik, Serbia., 21st - 23rd May 2015. Vrdnik, Serbia:
2015
Conference Publication
Pleurisy at the abattoir – a closer look
Turni, C., Giang, N., Singh, R., Templeton, J., Barnes, T., Parke, K., Meers, J., Al-Alawneh, J. and Blackall, P.J. (2015). Pleurisy at the abattoir – a closer look. Australian Pig Veterinarian Meeting, Kingscliff, New South Wales, 14-16 June 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Use of a proposed antimicrobial susceptibility testing method for Haemophilus parasuis
Dayao, Denise Ann E., Kienzle, Marco, Gibson, Justine S., Blackall, Patrick J. and Turni, Conny (2014). Use of a proposed antimicrobial susceptibility testing method for Haemophilus parasuis. Veterinary Microbiology, 172 (3-4), 586-589. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.06.010
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Conny Turni is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Dispersing biofilms and reversing antibiotic resistance to improve treatment of respiratory infections.
This project will establish ex vivo and in vivo models to test biofilm formation and investigate the efficacy of a resistance breaking product against antibiotic resistant respiratory disease pathogens.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Modulation of gut microbiota to improve piglets gut health during post-weaning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Marta Navarro, Dr Lida Omaleki
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Doctor Philosophy
MODIFYING GIT MICROBIOTA IN NATIVE CHICKEN USING PREBIOTIC SWEETPOTATO AND PROBIOTIC BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lida Omaleki
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Doctor Philosophy
Photodynamic therapy for peridontal disease in companion animals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Amirali Popat
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of on farm diagnostics via nanopore for the pig industry.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jimmy Botella, Dr Noman Naseem, Dr Lida Omaleki
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of cleaning protocols and prebiotics on the microbiome of laying hen facilities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lida Omaleki
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of magnesium oxide products as a novel disinfectant agent
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jianhua Guo
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigations of novel antimicrobial agents and formulations to treat topical agricultural infections.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sanjaya Kc, Professor Mark Blaskovich
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Doctor Philosophy
Mechanism of action of MgO
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Blaskovich, Dr Sean Bisset, Professor Ian Henderson
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Doctor Philosophy
Essential amino acid profiles in the development of a healthy gut microbiota in chicken
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Alberto Baldelli, Dr Lida Omaleki
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Doctor Philosophy
Product for dispersing biofilms and reversing antibiotic resistance for improved treatment of pig respiratory infections
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sean Bisset
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Doctor Philosophy
Effective Delivery of Magnesium Oxide (MgO) for improving its antimicrobial potential
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anjana Jayasree, Professor Amirali Popat
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Doctor Philosophy
How to make antibiotics in pig feed redundant, naturally
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marta Navarro, Professor Eugeni Roura
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Glaesserella australis: Unveiling a Novel Species
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lida Omaleki
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Xylo-oligosaccharides, gastrointestinal function and microbiota in broiler chickens
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernadine Flanagan, Dr Lida Omaleki, Professor Eugeni Roura
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Factors determining variation in susceptibility to buffalo flies, Haematobia irritans exigua, in cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ala Tabor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Pathology and pathogenesis of buffalo fly lesions in the skins of cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ala Tabor, Professor Rachel Allavena
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Pathogenomics of bovine infertility in northern Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gry Boe-Hansen, Professor Ben Hayes, Professor Ala Tabor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infection in pigs in the Philippines and Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chiara Palmieri, Professor Joanne Meers
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Use of plant derived compounds to condition piglet intake at weaning and reduce post-weaning use of therapeutics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Studies on avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in commercial broiler Chicken in South East Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rachel Allavena, Professor Joerg Henning, Dr Justine Gibson
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria associated with porcine respiratory disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Justine Gibson
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