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Dr Emilie Vallee PhD, MANZCVS (epidemiology)

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Epidemiology

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Veterinary Science

I am a veterinarian, originally from France, and specialised in epidemiology. I have a masters degree completed with France's CIRAD and a PhD from Massey University. 

My research portfolio includes outbreak investigation, evaluation of diagnostic tests in the absence of a gold standard, the relationship between climate and health, disease surveillance and control of zoonotic diseases such as leptospirosis.

As a supervisor I support research students to become independent researchers. I see the supervisor/student relationship as a collaboration and see my role as a mentor to guide the student towards success. I provide plenty of opportunities for students to develop their employability through networking, work experience and subject-specific professional development.

I am the subject lead for veterinary epidemiology and welcome enquiries from veterinarians wanting to upskill in epidemiology. I am also the course coordinator of 2 of postgraduate courses. 

I also provide continuous professional development to veterinarians and animal health workers in various countries.

I am a veterinary epidemiologist at the EpiCentre, supporting people, animals and environments to build health and sustainability. I conduct research, support development, teach and supervise students. I am the subject lead for veterinary epidemiology at the Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science.  

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 069519159
    Location: 1.11, Wool Building
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2016)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Member) (2017)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Livestock diseases including causes of production losses (especially dry stock and poultry), infectious disease transmission and economics, zoonoses and veterinary public health, mathematical modelling of infectious disease, temporal and spatial patterns of disease, clinical trials; leptospirosis; latent class analysis; evaluation of diagnostic tests, design and evaluation of disease surveillance systems, rural developement and animal health in developing countries and limited resources context 

Thematics

Resource Development and Management, Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Production (070200):
Epidemiology (111706): Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Public Health and Health Services (111700):
Veterinary Diagnosis and Diagnostics (070703): Veterinary Epidemiology (070704): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Keywords

Veterinary Sciences

Veterinary Epidemiology

Disease Surveillance

One Health

Animal Health

Climate change

Outbreak investigation

Diagnostic test evaluation

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 2
Team Member 0 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Wang, Y., Vallée, E., Heuer, C., Wang, Y., Guo, A., Zhang, Z., . . . Compton, C. (2024). A scoping review on the epidemiology and public significance of Brucella abortus in Chinese dairy cattle and humans. One Health. 18
[Journal article]Authored by: Compton, C., Vallee, E.
Wang, Y., Vallée, E., Compton, C., Heuer, C., Guo, A., Wang, Y., . . . Vignes, M. (2024). A novel Bayesian Latent Class Model (BLCM) evaluates multiple continuous and binary tests: A case study for Brucella abortus in dairy cattle. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 224
[Journal article]Authored by: Compton, C., Vallee, E., Vignes, M.
Jaques, N., Turner, SA., Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Deeming, L., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2023). Prevalence and incidence rate of clinical lameness in three New Zealand dairy goat farms. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Lopez-Villalobos, N., Vallee, E.
Moinet, M., Oosterhof, H., Nisa, S., Haack, N., Wilkinson, DA., Aberdein, D., . . . Benschop, J. (2023). A cross-sectional investigation of Leptospira at the wildlife-livestock interface in New Zealand. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 17(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Short, E., Owen, M., Vallee, E., Bolwell, C., & Morgan, KJ. (2023). Ultrasonographic features of the regressing yolk sac of normal captive Brown kiwi chicks (Apteryx mantelli) vary with age. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound. 64(5), 945-956
[Journal article]Authored by: Morgan, K., Vallee, E.
Jaques, N., Turner, SA., Vallée, E., Heuer, C., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2023). The Effect of Lameness on Milk Production of Dairy Goats. Animals. 13(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Lopez-Villalobos, N., Vallee, E.
Nisa, S., Vallee, E., Marshall, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Yeung, P., Prinsen, G., . . . Benschop, J. (2023). Leptospirosis in Aotearoa New Zealand: Protocol for a Nationwide Case-Control Study. JMIR Research Protocols. 12
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Douwes, J., Fayaz, A., Littlejohn, S., Marshall, J., Nisa, S., Prinsen, J., Vallee, E., Yeung, P.
Jaques, N., Turner, SA., Vallée, E., Heuer, C., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2023). Estimates of Genetic Parameters for Milk, the Occurrence of and Susceptibility to Clinical Lameness and Claw Disorders in Dairy Goats. Animals. 13(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Lopez-Villalobos, N., Vallee, E.
Coker, SM., McInnes, K., Vallee, E., Biggs, P., Pomroy, WE., Howe, L., . . . Morgan, KJ. (2023). Molecular characterisation and additional morphological descriptions of Eimeria spp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli Bartlett). Systematic Parasitology. 100(3), 269-281
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Howe, L., Morgan, K., Vallee, E.
Gulliver, EL., Hunter, SA., Vallee, E., & Castillo-Alcala, F. (2023). Causes of mortality of kiwi (Apteryx spp.) in New Zealand: a retrospective analysis of post-mortem records, 2010–2020. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(2), 75-85
[Journal article]Authored by: Castillo Alcala, F., Hunter, S., Vallee, E.
Jayasinghe, M., Vallee, E., Bolwell, C., Digby, A., Roe, W., Midwinter, A., . . . Gartrell, B. (2022). ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR INVESTIGATION OF EXUDATIVE CLOACITIS IN KĀKĀPŌ (STRIGOPS HABROPTILUS) ON WHENUA HOU (CODFISH ISLAND), NEW ZEALAND. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 58(4), 769-781
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Midwinter, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E.
Holdsworth, SE., Kells, NJ., Vallée, E., Ward, N., Mellor, DJ., & Beausoleil, NJ. (2022). Evaluating the Behavioural Responses of Healthy Newborn Calves to a Thoracic Squeeze. Animals. 12(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Kells, N., Vallee, E.
Moinet, M., Wilkinson, DA., Aberdein, D., Russell, JC., Vallée, E., Collins-Emerson, JM., . . . Benschop, J. (2021). Of mice, cattle, and men: A review of the eco-epidemiology of Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar ballum. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 6(4)
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Holdsworth, SE., Kells, NJ., Chidgey, KL., Vallée, E., Ward, N., Mellor, DJ., . . . Beausoleil, NJ. (2021). Characterisation of the behavioural effects of a thoracic squeeze in healthy newborn piglets. Animals. 11(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Chidgey, K., Kells, N., Vallee, E.
Buckle, K., Bueno, R., McFadden, A., van Andel, M., Spence, R., Hamill, C., . . . Mioulet, V. (2021). Detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus in the Absence of Clinical Disease in Cattle and Buffalo in South East Asia. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8
[Journal article]Authored by: Castillo Alcala, F., Roe, W., Vallee, E.
Jayasinghe, M., Midwinter, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E., Bolwell, C., & Gartrell, B. (2021). Seabirds as possible reservoirs of erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae on islands used for conservation translocations in New Zealand. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 57(3), 534-542
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Midwinter, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E.
Yupiana, Y., Wilson, PR., Collins-Emerson, JM., Weston, JF., Benschop, J., Vallée, E., . . . Heuer, C. (2021). Vaccination practices for Leptospira spp. on New Zealand dairy farms. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(5), 299-307
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Yupiana, Y., Valleé, E., Wilson, P., Weston, JF., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2020). On-farm risk factors associated with Leptospira shedding in New Zealand dairy cattle. Epidemiology and Infection.
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Coker, SM., Pomroy, WE., Howe, L., McInnes, K., Vallee, E., & Morgan, KJ. (2020). Comparing the Mini-FLOTAC and centrifugal faecal flotation for the detection of coccidia (Eimeria spp.) in kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). Parasitology Research. 119(12), 4287-4290
[Journal article]Authored by: Howe, L., Morgan, K., Vallee, E.
Wall, M., Cave, NJ., & Vallee, E. (2019). Owner and Cat-Related Risk Factors for Feline Overweight or Obesity. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Vallee, E.
Yupiana, Y., Vallee, E., Wilson, P., Collins-Emerson, J., Weston, J., Benschop, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2019). Emerging Leptospira strain poses public health risk for dairy farmers in New Zealand. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 170
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Yupiana, Y., Wilson, PR., Weston, JF., Vallée, E., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2019). Epidemiological investigation of Leptospira spp. in a dairy farming enterprise after the occurrence of three human leptospirosis cases. Zoonoses and Public Health. 66(5), 470-479
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Vallée, E., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., Ridler, AL., & Wilson, PR. (2018). Effects of natural infection by L. borgpetersenii serovar Hardjo type Hardjo-bovis and L. interrogans serovar Pomona, and leptospiral vaccination, on sheep growth. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 159, 196-202
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Vallée, E., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., Ridler, AL., & Wilson, PR. (2018). Effects of natural infection by L. borgpetersenii serovar Hardjo type Hardjo-bovis, L. interrogans serovar Pomona and leptospiral vaccination on sheep reproduction. Theriogenology. 114, 126-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Coupe, A., Howe, L., Burrows, E., Sine, A., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N., . . . Roe, WD. (2018). First report of Toxoplasma gondii sporulated oocysts and Giardia duodenalis in commercial green-lipped mussels (Perna canaliculus) in New Zealand. Parasitology Research. 117(5), 1453-1463
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Howe, L., Pita, A., Roe, W., Vallee, E., Velathanthiri, N.
Vallée, E., Ridler, AL., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., & Wilson, PR. (2017). Effectiveness of a commercial leptospiral vaccine on urinary shedding in naturally exposed sheep in New Zealand. Vaccine. 35(9), 1362-1368
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Vallée, E., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., & Wilson, PR. (2015). Serological patterns, antibody half-life and shedding in urine of Leptospira spp. in naturally exposed sheep. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 63(6), 301-312
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Ridler, AL., Vallee, E., Corner, RA., Kenyon, PR., & Heuer, C. (2015). Factors associated with fetal losses in ewe lambs on a New Zealand sheep farm. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 63(6), 330-334
[Journal article]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Kenyon, P., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Vallée, E., Waret-Szkuta, A., Chaka, H., Duboz, R., Balcha, M., & Goutard, F. (2013). Analysis of traditional poultry trader networks to improve risk-based surveillance. Veterinary Journal. 195(1), 59-65
[Journal article]Authored by: Vallee, E.

Thesis

Vallee, EVC. (2016). Epidemiology and production effects of leptospirosis in New Zealand sheep. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand) Vallee, EVC. (2016). Epidemiology and production effects of leptospirosis in New Zealand sheep. (Doctoral Thesis) Vallee, EVC. (2016). Epidemiology and production effects of leptospirosis in New Zealand sheep. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Vallee, E.Edited by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J.

Report

Vallee, E., Wada, M., Cogger, N., Kelly, V., Marshall, J., Benschop, J., . . . Tait, A.(2021). Effects of climate change on grazing livestock health in New Zealand. (Report No. 2021/10).
[Technical Report]Authored by: Benschop, J., Cogger, N., Marshall, J., Vallee, E., Wada, M.

Conference

Coker, S., Pomroy, W., McInnes, K., Howe, L., Vallee, E., Biggs, P., . . . Morgan, K. (2019). Morphological description of coccidia in Haast tokoeka (Apteryx australis "Haast"). , New Zealand Society for Parasitology Annual Meeting No.47
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Biggs, P., Howe, L., Morgan, K., Vallee, E.
Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Aberdein, D., Haack, N., Moinet, M., Nisa, S., . . . Heuer, C. (2018). Emerging sources and pathways for leptospirosis. 2018 Conference Proceedings of the Epidemiology and Animal Health Management Branch of the NZVA. (pp. 71 - 72). : 2018 NZVA conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Nisa, S., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Yupiana, Y., Vallee, E., Weston, J., Wilson, P., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2017). Shedding and seroprevalence of leptospira in dairy cattle in New Zealand. , 10th International leptospirosis society conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Togami, E., Vallee, E., Collins-Emerson, JM., Goarant, C., Lau, C., Nilles, E., . . . Heuer, C. (2017). The role of domestic animals and rodents in human leptospirosis in Fiji: a case-control study. , 10th international leptospirosis society conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Moinet, M., Wilkinson, D., Nisa, S., Haack, N., Oosterhof, H., Aberdein, D., . . . Benschop, J. (2017). Is mammalian wildlife a source of leptospira infection in livestock in New Zealand?. , 10th International Leptospirosis Society Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Nisa, S., Vallee, E.
Togami, E., Vallee, EVC., Collins-Emerson, J., Goarant, C., Lau, C., Nilles, E., . . . Heuer, C. (2017, November). The role of domestic animals and rodents in human leptospirosis in Fiji: A case-control study. Presented at 10th International Leptospirosis Society conference. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Benschop, J., Vallee, E., Collins-Emerson, J., Dreyfus, A., Lau, C., . . . Wilson, P. (2016). Tracing human leptosirosis back to infecting animal species - Evidence from New Zealand, Fiji and Nepal. , Otago Global health institute 9th annual conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Heuer, C., Vallee, E., & Wilkinson, D. (2016). Leptospirosis at the human-livestock-wildlife interface. Proceedings of the Food Safety, Animal Welfare and Biosecurity, Branch of the NZVA Conference. (pp. 59 - 62). : New Zealand Veterinary Association. Food Safety, Animal Welfare & Biosecurity Branch Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, EVC., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., & wilson, P. (2015, November). The effect of Leptospira serovars Hardjo and Pomona on sheep growth and reproduction, and cost-effectiveness of vaccination. Presented at ISVEE 14 - 14th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. Merida, Mexico.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, EVC., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., & Wilson, P. (2015, November). A method to visualise natural infection patterns of Leptospira serovars Hardjo and Pomona micro-agglutination test titres in sheep and cattle on New Zealand farms. Presented at ISVEE 14 - 14th International symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. Merida, Mexico.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Vallee, E., Wilson, PR., Benschop, J., & Collins-Emerson, JM. (2015, October). Can vaccination of animals protect humans against leptospirosis?. Presented at 9th Scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society. Semarang, Indonesia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Wilson, PR., Fabri, N., van de Pol, M., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., Vallee, E., . . . Heuer, C. (2015). The role of wildlife species in the epidemiology of human and animal Leptospira infection in New Zealand: Preliminary studies. In Proceedings of the International Leptospirosis society Conference, International Leptospirosis society Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Vallee, E., Wilson, PR., Benschop, J., & Collins-Emerson, J. (2015). Can vaccination of animals protect humans against Leptospirosis?. Proceedings of the International Leptospirosis society Conference. (pp. 5 - 5). : International Leptospirosis society Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., Vallee, E., & Wilson, P. (2015). Estimating the economic impact of leptospirosis on public health and livestock farming in New Zealand. (pp. 26 - 26). , 2nd ELS meeting on leptospirosis and other rodent borne haemorrhagic fevers
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Vallee, E., Wilson, P., & Collins-Emerson, JM. (2015, October). Hardjo vs pomona two pathogens with different ecological risk. Presented at 9th scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society. Semaran, Indonesia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Vallee, E., Wilson, P., Benschop, J., & Collins-Emerson, JM. (2015). Can vaccination of animals protect humans against Leptospirosis?. In proceedings 9th scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society(pp. 5 - 5). , 9th Scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Wilson, P., Favri, N., vande pol, M., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., Vallee, E., . . . Heuer, C. (2015). The role of wildlife species in the epidemiology of human and animal leptospira infection in New Zealand: preliminary studies. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society. Semarang, Indonesia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Vallee, E., Wilson, P., & Collins-Emerson, J. (2015). Hardjo vs Pomona - two pathogens with different ecological risk. (pp. 32 - 32). , 9th scientific meeting of international leptospirosis society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Heuer, C., Sanhueza, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., Vallee, E., & Wilson, P. (2015). Estimating the economic impact of leptospirosis on public health and livestock farming in New Zealand. (pp. 26 - 26). , 2nd ELS meeting on Leptospirosis and other rodent borne haemorrhagic fevers
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., & Wilson, P. (2014). Update on research into the effects of Leptospira serovars Hardjo and Pomona on sheep and beef cattle growth and reproduction. Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual conference. Vol. 2014 (pp. 6.5.1 - 6.5.6). : Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, EVC., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., & Wilson, P. (2013, October). Subclinical effects of Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar Hardjo on New Zealand sheep production. Presented at ILS 2013 - 8th Scientific Meeting of International Leptospirosis Society. Fukuoka, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Benschop, J., Dreyfus, A., Sanhueza, J., Harland, A., Collins-Emerson, J., Fang, F., . . . Wilson, P. (2013, March). Leptospirosis in New Zealand: "In the first week I thought I would die and then I wished that I had.". Presented at World Small Animal Veterinary Association 38th Annual Congress. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., French, N., Midwinter, A., Vallee, E.
Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., & Wilson, P. (2013). Growth and reproduction losses in sheep and beef cattle due to leptospirosis. In P. Angus-Cook, K. Crews, N. Dymond, N. Harding, J. Hunnam, S. Marshall, . . . V. Williams (Eds.) Proceedings of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference. Vol. 301 (pp. 195 - 199). New Zealand: New Zealand Veterinary Association Annual Conference: The Science Behind Veterinary Practice
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Sanhueza, J., Valle, E., Dreyfus, A., Fang, F., Ridler, A., Benschop, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2013, February). Leptospirosis in New Zealand sheep: Recent knowledge advance. Presented at 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Sanhueza, J., Valle, E., Dreyfus, A., Fang, F., Ridler, A., Benschop, J., . . . Heuer, C. (2013). Leptospirosis in New Zealand sheep: Recent knowledge advance. In 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Handbook(pp. 92 - 92). , 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science New Zealand: International Sheep Veterinary Congress
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Ridler, A., Vallee, E.
Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., & Wilson, P. (2013). Effect of leptospirosis on sheep production. In 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Handbook(pp. 148 - 148). , 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science New Zealand: International Sheep Veterinary Congress
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., & Wilson, P. (2013, February). Effect of leptospirosis on sheep production. Presented at 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.
Vallee, E., Heuer, C., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., & Wilson, P. (2012). Effects of leptospirosis on sheep and beef cattle growth and reproduction: Preliminary results. Poster session presented at the meeting of 1st Infectious Disease Research Centre [IDRe] Science Symposium. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E.

Other

Heuer, C., Yupiana, Y., Collins-Emerson, JM., Benschop, J., Weston, J., Wilkinson, D., . . . Wilson, P. (2017). Leptospira shedding in dairy herds: new findings.
[Other]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Heuer, C., Yuplana, Y., Collins-Emerson, J., Benschop, J., Weston, J., Wilkinson, D., . . . Wilson, P. (2017). Leptospira shedding in dairy herds: New findings. (pp. 45 - 46). New Zealand Veterinary Association
[Other]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Heuer, C., Yupiana, Y., Wilson, PR., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., . . . Marchant, R. (2015). Are vaccinated dairy cows shedding leptospires?. (pp. 34 - 34).
[Other]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Vallee, E., Weston, J.
Vallee, EVC. (2013). Does leptospirosis reduce animal production in New Zealand?. (pp. 17 - 17). New Zealand Veterinary Association
[Other]Authored by: Vallee, E.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • French
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • English
    Last used: Today
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Spanish
    Last used: 2015
    Spoken ability: Needs work
    Written ability: Needs work

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

I have experience in teaching in the veterinary and the former veterinary technology programmes, on epidemiology and evidence-based practice, as well as mentoring undergraduate research projects. I now teach in our postgraduate degrees, mostly online. I make the best of the small group size to adapt my teaching to the students expectations and background. I pay close attention to the learning environment I provide, with an explicit aim of inclusivity. Students have described me as friendly and accessible. The most stimulating aspect of my job is convincing vets and future vets that epidemiology is useful and statistics are not boring or difficult.   

Graduate Supervision Statement

As a supervisor I support research students to become independent researchers. I see the supervisor/student relationship as a collaboration and see my role as a mentor to guide the student towards success. I love learning from and alongside my students. I provide plenty of opportunities for students to develop their employability through networking, work experience and subject-specific professional development.


Dr Emilie Vallee is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 0
Co-supervisor 4 5

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Masood Sujau - Doctor of Philosophy
    Applications of artificial intelligence methods in veterinary epidemiology

Co-supervisor of:

  • Ali Jafari Ghavamabad - Doctor of Philosophy
    Assessment of dairy cow welfare in Iran and New Zealand
  • Yu Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of economic strategies to control Brucella abortus in dairy farms in Henan Province, China
  • Sophia Holdsworth - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring the mechanisms underlying the thoracic squeeze and its relationship to tonic immobility in farm mammals
  • Kelly Buckle - Doctor of Philosophy
    Eradication and the subclinical carrier state: a study of Foot-and-mouth disease virus and Mycoplasma bovis, two contrasting diseases of cattle that share the same challenge

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Natasha Jaques - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigation of lameness and claw disorders in New Zealand dairy goats: a multidisciplinary approach
  • 2021 - Chamindani Meda Gedara - Doctor of Philosophy
    Health risks associated with the conservation of kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) on offshore islands
  • 2021 - Alicia Coupe - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigating Toxoplasma gondii in the marine environment in New Zealand: from cats to kai moana (shellfish)
  • 2020 - Marie Moinet - Doctor of Philosophy
    Molecular and eco-epidemiology of Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar Ballum in wild invasive mammals in a farming environment in New Zealand
  • 2019 - Yuni Yupiana - Doctor of Philosophy
    Leptospirosis in dairy herds

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