Laura Boyle

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science, University College, Dublin

Master of Agricultural Science, University College, Dublin

Bachelor of Agriculture Science (Animal Science), University College Dublin

Research Interests

On-farm and abattoir assessments of pig health and welfare (and automation of same).

Lameness in pigs (effects of management, housing, nutrition etc).

Management and housing (flooring, group composition etc.) effects on pig behaviour, health and welfare.

Refinement of experimental housing conditions for farm animals used in research.

Links between pig health and pig welfare and management of pigs to reduce the use of antibiotics.

Updated CV 10-Aug-2016