Project Title: Facial signalling and related behaviours in owls.
Description: Jimmi's PhD is looking at the different facial signals and other related behaviours in owls. Jimmi is hoping to develop a welfare assessment tool that will help to identify potential stress in captive owls, but to also learn more about the ecology of different expressions that owls use to communicate with others. Owls are very expressive in nature
Looking for a supervisor?
I am always interested in supervising masters and PhD projects looking at the following areas, but I am also open to other research projects looking at welfare and behaviour in farm, equine or companion animals:
Precision livestock farming.
Using technology to assess animal welfare.
Facial recognition in sheep.
Facial expression of pain during parturition in sheep.
Facial expression in BOAS dogs.
Welfare assessments in equine, farm, or companion animals
Disease and pain in farm and equine species.
Lameness in farm or equine species.
Please email me for more information on how to apply for these projects or if you are interested in collaborating with me.
