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Watts, J.R. (2023) Use of TCI for the diagnosis and management of female reproductive conditions. Canine Transcervical Insemination: Introductory Course for Veterinarians, Australian Reproductive Veterinarians, JCU, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R., Norman, S. (2023) Overview of determining the timing of AI/equipment for monitoring P4. Canine Transcervical Insemination: Introductory Course for Veterinarians, Australian Reproductive Veterinarians, JCU, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2023) Diagnosis and management of uterine conditions using TCI. Annual Conference of the Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2022) Is a second semen collection performed after 1 hour clinically useful for spermatozoal cryopreservation in dogs? Abstract. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on canine and feline reproduction, Milano, Italy

Watts, J.R. (2022) Differences between spermatozoal concentrations measured post-thaw during cryopreservation in dogs and those extrapolated from measurements on fresh semen Abstract. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on canine and feline reproduction, Milano, Italy

Watts, J.R. (2019) Keeping out of trouble – paperwork and pre-breeding preparation. Invited speaker.November, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2019) Determining the time of ovulation in bitches. Invited speaker. November, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2019) Semen collection and analysis in dogs – including spectrophotometers, microscopes, and CASA options. November, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, Queensland, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2019) The collection and preparation of chilled canine semen. Webinar. November, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2019) Measurement of spermatozoal concentration and percentage of membrane-intact spermatozoa using a newly developed computer-assisted semen quantification method in dogs. Invited speaker. July, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Surfers Paradise, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2019) Comparison of the quantification of membrane-intact canine spermatozoa after a fluorescent computer-assisted spermatozoal quantification method, manual counting after nigrosin-eosin staining and manual counting after CFDA-PI staining. Presentation and abstract. June, XXII Congress of the European Veterinary Society For Small Animal Reproduction 2019, Berlin, Germany

Watts, J.R. (2019) Comparison of the quality of cryopreserved canine semen after thawing into an isotonic standard thaw medium and into the original hypertonic freezing medium. Abstract. June, XXII Congress of the European Veterinary Society For Small Animal Reproduction 2019, Berlin, Germany

Watts, J.R. (2018) Comparison of a fluorescent computer-assisted spermatozoal quantification method to manual counting with a haemocytometer. Presentation and abstract. June, XXI Congress of the European Veterinary Society For Small Animal Reproduction 2018, Venice. Italy

Watts, J.R. (2018) Comparison of a fluorescent computer-assisted spermatozoal quantification method to nigrosin-eosin staining for the quantification of canine membrane-intact spermatozoa. Presentation and abstract. June, XXI Congress of the European Veterinary Society For Small Animal Reproduction 2018, Venice. Italy

Watts, J.R. (2017) Cycle monitoring in bitches and semen collection and evaluation in dogs. Invited speaker. November, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Hobart, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) Caesarean section. Invited speaker. November, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Hobart, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) Desexing-a new technique for haemostasis and current controversies. Invited speaker. November, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Hobart, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) The use of bipolar clamps for neutering in small animal practice. Presentation and abstract. August, Society for Theriogenology Conference, Fort Collins, USA

Watts, J.R. & Jennings, K. (2017) Hypertrophic osteopathy in a castrated dog with prostatic carcinoma and prostatitis. Presentation and abstract. August, Society for Theriogenology Conference, Fort Collins, USA

Watts, J.R. (2017) Development of a computer-assisted method of fluorescent counting of spermatozoa and comparison with manual counting. Invited speaker. July, Biotechnology strengthen on biomedical science and veterinary medicine, Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia

Watts, J.R. (2017) The use of bipolar clamps for neutering in dogs and cats. Invited speaker. April, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Surfers Paradise, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) Predicting whelping dates when ovulation timing was not performed. Invited speaker. April, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Sydney, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) Vaginal prolapse – why does it happen and how best to treat. Invited speaker. April, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Sydney, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2017) Case studies in canine reproduction. Invited speaker. April, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Sydney, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2016) Preparation for breeding in bitches. Invited speaker. July, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2016) Determining the time of ovulation in bitches. Invited speaker. July, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2016) Semen collection and evaluation in dogs. Invited speaker. July, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2016) Methods of insemination in bitches. Invited speaker. July, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2016) Canine breeding management. Webinar. April, Australian Reproduction Veterinarians, Australia

 Watts, J.R. (2015) Core techniques used in canine reproduction and current issues surrounding desexing. Invited speaker. October, South Gippsland Branch, Australian Veterinary Association, Leongatha, Australia

Watts, J.R. (2013) Reproductive diagnostic techniques in the bitch –Endometrial cytology and uterine microbiology. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of Science Week, Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, Surfers Paradise, Australia

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., Lee, C.-S. & Moore, P.F. (1997) Immunohistochemical identification of endometrial leucocyte populations of normal bitches throughout the reproductive cycle. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology, Canberra, Australia

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., & Lee, C.-S. (1997) Endometrial leucocyte populations of normal bitches throughout the reproductive cycle. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology, Canberra, Australia

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J. Davidson, A.F. & Parry, B.W. (1997) Sodium cloprostenol administered in a continuous low dose can induce luteolysis and induced polydipsia in early dioestrous bitches. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology, Canberra, Australia

Watts, J.R. & Wright, P.J. (1997) Calcium cloprostenol administered in a continuous low dose induced luteolysis and abortion in bitches. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology, Canberra, Australia

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., Lee, C.-S. & Whithear, K.G. (1996) New techniques using transcervical uterine cannulation for the diagnosis of uterine disorders in the bitch. Presentation and abstract. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Reproduction of Dogs, Cats and Exotic Carnivores in September, The Netherlands

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., Lee, C.-S. & Whithear, K.G. (1996) The use of transcervical uterine cannulation for the diagnosis of uterine disorders in the bitch. Abstract. Proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Animal Reproduction— Reproduction in Dogs and Other Carnivores, Sydney, Australia

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., Lee, C.-S. & Whithear, K.G. Transcervical uterine cannulation for the investigation of uterine disorders in the bitch. Invited speaker. Swedish Society for Small Animal Reproduction. 28/9/96, Uppsala, Sweden

Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J. & Lee, C.-S. (1996) Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in the bitch— Progress, problems and perspectives. Invited speaker and scientific paper. In: Proceedings of the satellite meeting of the 13th International Congress on Animal Reproduction— Reproduction in Dogs and Other Carnivores, Sydney, Australia

Watts, J.R. (1996) Endometritis in the bitch. Invited speaker. Workshop on Endometritis at the 13th International Congress on Animal Reproduction

  Watts, J.R., Wright, P.J., Whithear, K.G. & Lee, C.-S. (1995) The development and application of trans-cervical cannulation of the uterus for cytology and microbiology in the bitch. Presentation and abstract. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Reproductive Biology, Melbourne, Australia