Publications
Links to external publications that are related to Belle Ayr.
How We Started, a Conversation with Petplan
In a recent conversation with Petplan, Belle Ayr’s Kristina Macaulay discusses how and why she started the cattery and why ethics and genetics matter.
Petplan Interviews Belle Ayr
Pet Plan Insurance interviews Belle Ayr about choosing and keeping a stud cat.
Copper Gene Mutation Identified
The gene mutation that causes the distinctive copper colouring in British cats has been discovered by Professor Marie Abitbo of the Université de Lyon.
Distinguishing Recovery from Remission in FIP
FIP is a dreadful disease and Belle Ayr has been working with Dr Diane Addie, one of the leading researchers in the subject, in investigating possible causes and treatments of it.
This study provides a useful model for differentiating recovery from chronic coronavirus disease using acute phase protein monitoring.
Prevention of Faecal FCoV Shedding
Dr. Diane Addie, et al, have published a paper on the efficacy of using MutianX to stop the shedding of the FCoV virus.
Belle Ayr was pleased to provide the funding that enabled the publication of this research.