Outputs (2)

Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals (2025)
Journal Article
Nicol, C. (in press). Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106573

Identifying reliable and valid behavioural indicators of infection in managed animals is increasingly important as the risks of emergent diseases increase alongside concomitant concerns over pathogen resistance and the environmental and safety impact... Read More about Behavioural Indicators of Infectious Disease in Managed Animals.

Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm (2021)
Journal Article
Nicol, C., Norman, K. I., Weeks, C. A., Tarlton, J. F., & Nicol, C. J. (2021). Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm. Scientific Reports,

To access resources in commercial laying houses hens must move between levels with agility to avoid injury. This study considered whether providing ramps during rear improved the ability of birds to transition between levels. Twelve commercial flocks... Read More about Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm.