Professor Randolph Richards

Emeritus Professor

Institute of Aquaculture Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Professor Randolph Richards

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About me

Randolph is Professor of Clinical Pathology. He is a veterinarian with many years' experience in the field of fish health. He is especially knowledgeable about drug interactions and therapeutic approaches to disease control.

Research projects (2)

Chair in Aquatic Animal Epidemiology
PI: Professor Randolph Richards
Funded by: FRS Marine Laboratory
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A Transcriptomic Analysis Of The Host-Pathogen Relationship In Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Of Atlantic Salmon
PI: Professor Randolph Richards
Funded by: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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Outputs (113)

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Article

Reclassification of Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis Ottem et al. 2009 as Francisella orientalis sp. nov., Francisella noatunensis subsp. chilensis subsp. nov. and emended description of Francisella noatunensis

Ramirez-Paredes JG, Larsson P, Thompson KD, Penman DJ, Busse H, Ohrman C, Sjodin A, Soto E, Richards RH, Adams A & Colquhoun DJ (2020) Reclassification of Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis Ottem et al. 2009 as Francisella orientalis sp. nov., Francisella noatunensis subsp. chilensis subsp. nov. and emended description of Francisella noatunensis. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 70 (3), p. 2034–2048. https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.004009

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Whole cell inactivated autogenous vaccine effectively protects red Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) against francisellosis via intraperitoneal injection

Ramirez-Paredes JG, Mendoza-Roldan MA, Lopez-Jimena B, Shahin K, Metselaar M, Thompson KD, Penman DJ, Richards RH & Adams A (2019) Whole cell inactivated autogenous vaccine effectively protects red Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) against francisellosis via intraperitoneal injection. Journal of Fish Diseases, 42 (8), pp. 1191-1200. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13041

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Effects of high-level fishmeal replacement by plant proteins supplemented with different levels of lysine on growth performance and incidence of systemic noninfectious granulomatosis in meagre (Argyrosomus regius)

Kotzamanis Y, Kouroupakis E, Ilia V, Haralabous J, Papaioannou N, Papanna K, Richards R & Gisbert E (2018) Effects of high-level fishmeal replacement by plant proteins supplemented with different levels of lysine on growth performance and incidence of systemic noninfectious granulomatosis in meagre (Argyrosomus regius). Aquaculture Nutrition, 24 (6), pp. 1738-1751. https://doi.org/10.1111/anu.12814

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A Polyphasic Approach for Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of the Fastidious Aquatic Pathogen Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis

Ramirez-Paredes J, Thompson KD, Metselaar M, Shahin K, Soto E, Richards R, Penman D, Colquhoun DJ & Adams A (2017) A Polyphasic Approach for Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of the Fastidious Aquatic Pathogen Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis. Frontiers in Microbiology, 8, Art. No.: 2324. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02324; https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02324

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Draft Genome Sequence of Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis STIR-GUS-F2f7, a Highly Virulent Strain Recovered from Diseased Red Nile Tilapia Farmed in Europe

Ramirez-Paredes J, Larsson P, Wehner S, Bekaert M, Ohrman C, Metselaar M, Thompson KD, Richards R, Penman D & Adams A (2017) Draft Genome Sequence of Francisella noatunensis subsp. orientalis STIR-GUS-F2f7, a Highly Virulent Strain Recovered from Diseased Red Nile Tilapia Farmed in Europe. Genome Announcements, 5 (11), Art. No.: e01555-16. https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.01555-16

Presentation / Talk

Recombinant vaccine efficacy trials against infectious larval salmon lice stages following intraperitoneal immunisation of Atlantic salmon with 9 vaccine candidates

Monaghan S, McNair C, McDonald HC, Ireland J, Hamilton S, Knox D, Roy W, Thompson K, Adams A, Richards R, Smith P, Bassett DI, Matthew C, Preston AC, Groves F, Boyd S, Kanellos T, Asper D & Bron J (2015) Recombinant vaccine efficacy trials against infectious larval salmon lice stages following intraperitoneal immunisation of Atlantic salmon with 9 vaccine candidates. 10th International Sea Lice Conference, Portland, ME, USA, 31.08.2014-05.09.2014. http://sealice2014.businesscatalyst.com/assets/abstract-book-v6.2-final2.pdf

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The effect of dietary n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio on salmonid alphavirus subtype 1 (SAV-1) replication in tissues of experimentally infected rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Lopez-Jimena B, Lyons P, Herath T, Richards RH, Leaver M, Bell JG, Adams A & Thompson KD (2015) The effect of dietary n-3/n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio on salmonid alphavirus subtype 1 (SAV-1) replication in tissues of experimentally infected rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Veterinary Microbiology, 178 (1-2), pp. 19-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2015.04.015

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Manipulation of farmed Atlantic salmon swimming behaviour through the adjustment of lighting and feeding regimes as a tool for salmon lice control

Frenzl B, Stien LH, Cockerill D, Oppedal F, Richards R, Shinn A, Bron J & Migaud H (2014) Manipulation of farmed Atlantic salmon swimming behaviour through the adjustment of lighting and feeding regimes as a tool for salmon lice control. Aquaculture, 424-425, pp. 183-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.12.012

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Aquaculture: Global status and trends

Bostock J, McAndrew B, Richards R, Jauncey K, Telfer T, Lorenzen K, Little DC, Ross L, Handisyde N, Gatward I & Corner R (2010) Aquaculture: Global status and trends. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 365 (1554), pp. 2897-2912. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2010.0170

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Alternative cell line for the isolation of salmonid alphavirus-1

Herath T, Costa JZ, Thompson K, Adams A & Richards R (2009) Alternative cell line for the isolation of salmonid alphavirus-1. Icelandic Agricultural Sciences, 22, pp. 19-27. http://www.landbunadur.is/landbunadur/wgsamvef.nsf/8bbba2777ac88c4000256a89000a2ddb/93e7759f88de1e9400257672004b7e4d/$FILE/IAS%20Alternative%20cell%20line.pdf

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Comparative evaluation of Polymerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Enzyme Analysis (PRA) and Sequencing of Heat shock protein 65 (hsp65) gene for identification of aquatic mycobacteria

Pourahmad F, Adams A, Thompson K & Richards R (2009) Comparative evaluation of Polymerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Enzyme Analysis (PRA) and Sequencing of Heat shock protein 65 (hsp65) gene for identification of aquatic mycobacteria. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 76 (2), pp. 128-135. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01677012; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2008.09.021

Book Chapter

Experiences in providing training and education in aquatic animal health

Pollock L & Richards R (2007) Experiences in providing training and education in aquatic animal health. In: Dodet B (ed.) Aquatic Animal Health: OIE Global Conference, Bergen, October 2006: Proceedings. Developments in Biologicals, 129. Basel, Switzerland: Karger, pp. 105-113. http://www.karger.com/Book/Home/233656

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Effects of oral treatment with TNP-470 on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) infected with Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae (Malacosporea), the causative agent of proliferative kidney disease

Morris D, Adams A, Smith P & Richards R (2003) Effects of oral treatment with TNP-470 on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) infected with Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae (Malacosporea), the causative agent of proliferative kidney disease. Aquaculture, 221 (1-4), pp. 51-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-8486%2803%2900024-3

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The production of a lymphokine (macrophage activating factor) by rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), leucocytes stimulated with the extracellular products of Mycobacterium sp.

Chen S, Thompson K, Adams A & Richards R (2001) The production of a lymphokine (macrophage activating factor) by rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), leucocytes stimulated with the extracellular products of Mycobacterium sp.. Journal of Fish Diseases, 24 (4), pp. 217-223. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2761.2001.00284.x

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Field trials to evaluate the efficacy of emamectin benzoate in the control of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer) and Caligus elongatus Nordmann, infestations in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L.

Stone J, Sutherland IH, Sommerville C, Richards R & Varma KJ (2000) Field trials to evaluate the efficacy of emamectin benzoate in the control of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer) and Caligus elongatus Nordmann, infestations in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L.. Aquaculture, 186 (3-4), pp. 205-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-8486%2899%2900374-9

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The duration of efficacy following oral treatment with emamectin benzoate against infestations of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer), in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L.

Stone J, Sutherland IH, Sommerville C, Richards R & Endris RG (2000) The duration of efficacy following oral treatment with emamectin benzoate against infestations of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer), in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L.. Journal of Fish Diseases, 23 (3), pp. 185-192. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2761.2000.00233.x

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Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) in the United Kingdom

Rodger HD, Turnbull T, Muir K, Millar SD & Richards R (1998) Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) in the United Kingdom. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists, 18 (4), pp. 115-116. http://eafp.squarespace.com/bulletin-archive/1998-volume-18/issue-4/

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First report of fish pasteurellosis from Malta

Bakopoulos V, Peric Z, Rodger HD, Adams A & Richards R (1997) First report of fish pasteurellosis from Malta. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, 9 (1), pp. 26-33. https://doi.org/10.1577/1548-8667%281997%29009%3C0026%3AFROFPF%3E2.3.CO%3B2

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Development of monoclonal antibodies to the extracellular products of Mycobacterium spp. Isolated from chevron snakehead and the reference strain Mycobacterium chelonei

Chen S, Adams A, Thompson K & Richards R (1997) Development of monoclonal antibodies to the extracellular products of Mycobacterium spp. Isolated from chevron snakehead and the reference strain Mycobacterium chelonei. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health, 9 (2), pp. 86-98. https://doi.org/10.1577/1548-8667%281997%29009%3C0086%3ADOMATT%3E2.3.CO%3B2

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A comparison of the antigenicity of the extracellular products and whole-cell sonicates from Mycobacterium spp. in rabbits, mice and fish by immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Chen S, Adams A, Thompson K & Richards R (1997) A comparison of the antigenicity of the extracellular products and whole-cell sonicates from Mycobacterium spp. in rabbits, mice and fish by immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Journal of Fish Diseases, 20 (6), pp. 427-442. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2761.1997.00322.x

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Qualitative differences in the immune response of rabbit, mouse and sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, L. to Photobacterium damsela subsp. piscicida, the causative agent of fish pasteurellosis

Bakopoulos V, Volpatti D, Adams A, Galeotti M & Richards R (1997) Qualitative differences in the immune response of rabbit, mouse and sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, L. to Photobacterium damsela subsp. piscicida, the causative agent of fish pasteurellosis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 7 (3), pp. 161-174. https://doi.org/10.1006/fsim.1996.0072

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Serological relationship of Photobacterium damsela subsp. piscicida isolates (the causative agent of fish pasteurellosis) determined by Western blot analysis using six monoclonal antibodies

Bakopoulos V, Adams A & Richards R (1997) Serological relationship of Photobacterium damsela subsp. piscicida isolates (the causative agent of fish pasteurellosis) determined by Western blot analysis using six monoclonal antibodies. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 28 (1), pp. 69-72. https://doi.org/10.3354/dao028069

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Field trials on the efficacy of the organophosphorus compound azamethiphos for the control of sea lice (Copepoda: Caligidae) infestations of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar)

Roth M, Richards R, Dobson DP & Rae GH (1996) Field trials on the efficacy of the organophosphorus compound azamethiphos for the control of sea lice (Copepoda: Caligidae) infestations of farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar). Aquaculture, 140 (3), pp. 217-239. https://doi.org/10.1016/0044-8486%2895%2901181-1

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Nervous mortality syndrome in farmed Atlantic salmon

Rodger HD, Turnbull T, Scullion FT, Sparrow D & Richards R (1995) Nervous mortality syndrome in farmed Atlantic salmon. Veterinary Record, 137 (24), pp. 616-617. http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/137/24/616.short

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