Department of Veterinary Medicine
Research theme: Bioscience for sustainable agriculture and food
Research theme: Bioscience for sustainable agriculture and food
Project Title:
Managing social dynamics to improve dairy cow health and welfare
Project Summary:
Animal behaviour is a significant contributor to animal welfare. This project examines the relationship between animal temperament and social behaviour in order to improve health and welfare in dairy cattle.
Temperament, health and fertility outcomes in dairy cattle. Britten, N. and Pearce, G. P. (2021) Advances in Animal Biosciences 12: 125.
Laterality and temperament in dairy cattle. Britten, N. and Pearce, G. P. (2021) Recent Advances in Animal Welfare Science VIII.
Quantifying temperament using behavioural testing in adult dairy cattle. Britten, N. and Pearce, G. P. (2021) Advances in Animal Biosciences 12: 124.
Laterality and social behaviour in dairy cattle. Britten, N. and Pearce, G. P. (2021) Recent Advances in Animal Welfare Science VIII.
Investigating the relationship between temperament and social role in dairy cattle. Britten, N. and Pearce, G. P. (2020) Advances in Animal Biosciences 11: 183.
Dr Gareth Pearce
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