Area of research
Genetics · Small Animals
Research interest
Research interests include Human-Animal Interaction Studies, Veterinary Equine Medical Research, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, and Veterinary Practice and Education Studies.
COMPASS Guidelines for Conducting Welfare-Focused Research into Behaviour Modification of Animals.
Commentary on MacKechnie-Guire et al. Measuring Noseband Tightness on the Lateral Aspect of the Horse's Face. <i>Animals</i> 2015, <i>15</i>, 537.
No More Evasion: Redefining Conflict Behaviour in Human-Horse Interactions.
Comments on Clayton et al. (2024): Facial pressure beneath a cavesson noseband adjusted to different tightness levels during standing and chewing.
Owner-reported breed differences in the behaviour of ridden horses
Using an Equine Cadaver Head to Investigate Associations Between Sub-Noseband Space, Noseband Tension, and Sub-Noseband Pressure at Three Locations.
Comments on MacKechnie-Guire et al. (2024): Noseband type and tightness level affect pressure on the horse's face at trot.
Owner-Observed Behavioral Characteristics in Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTTBs) in Equestrian Second Careers.
Introducing the Mellorater—The Five Domains Model in a Welfare Monitoring App for Animal Guardians
Attachment styles, continuing bonds, and grief following companion animal death.
Is dog walking suitable for physical activity promotion? Investigating the exercise intensity of on-leash dog walking.
Introducing the Mellorater-The Five Domains Model in a Welfare Monitoring App for Animal Guardians.
Reported Agonistic Behaviours in Domestic Horses Cluster According to Context.
The Fibre Requirements of Horses and the Consequences and Causes of Failure to Meet Them
That brachycephalic look: Infant-like facial appearance in short-muzzled dog breeds.
Sustainability and the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industries: An Enhanced One Welfare Perspective.
Defining the Characteristics of Successful Biosecurity Scent Detection Dogs
The Fibre Requirements of Horses and the Consequences and Causes of Failure to Meet Them.
Are Brachycephalic Dogs Really Cute? Evidence from Online Descriptions.
Incidence and risk factors of heat-related illness in dogs from New South Wales, Australia (1997-2017).
In Situ Provisioning Wildlife with Food, Water, or Shelter after Bushfires: Using a One Welfare Framework to Guide Responses.
Investigating the Market Value of Brumbies (<i>Equus caballus</i>) in the Australian Riding Horse Market.
Defining the Characteristics of Successful Biosecurity Scent Detection Dogs.
The presence of various tack and equipment in sale horse advertisements in Australia and North America
Veterinary drug therapies used for undesirable behaviours in UK dogs under primary veterinary care.
Rein tension in harness trotters during on-track exercise.
Valued personality traits in livestock herding Kelpies-Development and application of a livestock herding dog assessment form.
Ethical Treatment of Invasive and Native Fauna in Australia: Perspectives through the One Welfare Lens.
Ethical Treatment of Invasive and Native Fauna in Australia: Perspectives through the One Welfare Lens
Frequency, Stressfulness and Type of Ethically Challenging Situations Encountered by Veterinary Team Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic