Pig aggressionSupported a variety of projects involving: the genetics of aggressive behaviour, mixing aggression as a prenatal stressor, and behavioural and physiological consequences of mixing. Published articles as first and co-author.
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Alternative farrowing environmentsActed as lead research technician on the "PigSAFE project" led by Dr. Emma Baxter. The project involved redesigning the farrowing environment to optimise welfare and performance. Published articles as first and co-author.
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Transport in hot climatesSupported a project with Prof. Malcolm Mitchell, involving the transport of breeding gilts from Scotland to the south of Spain. Collected behavioural and physiological data to monitor the ability of gilts to adapt to the hot conditions during transport.
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