Animal and livestock
Our research in this theme ranges from neuroscience underlying pain and anxiety disorders through to bioethics of animal agricultural systems.
We have an international reputation for work in the areas of animal reproduction, development and production. Our research in the area of animal production covers major livestock species with focus on the biological basis of feed efficiency and sustainability in ruminant and non-ruminant systems.
We have expertise in dairy science with focus on nutritional strategies for enhancing animal health. Our expertise is being applied to the need for novel and sustainable approaches to increase food production.
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Animal production
Promoting efficiency and quality in livestock production systems whilst minimising environmental impact through reducing nitrogen and methane outputs.
Animal production
Monogastric research
Understanding ovarian function, early embryo development and factors effecting reproductive system health and performance.
Monogastric research
Embryology and development
Understanding the mechanisms that regulate early development to improve fertility, development, production efficiency and health of offspring.
Embryology and development
Reproductive function and health
Understanding ovarian function, early embryo development and factors effecting reproductive system health and performance.
Reproductive function and health
Stem cells and reprogramming
Understanding the mechanisms that regulate differentiation of stem cells and determine cell fate.
Stem cells and reprogramming
Phage biotechnology
Exploiting bacteriophage for biocontrol, therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
Phage biotechnology
Nutritional biochemistry
Understanding the function of nutrients at the cellular and molecular level and the role in metabolic processes, growth and ageing.
Nutritional biochemistry
Alternative proteins
Evaluating novel systems for the production of plant and non-plant proteins and assessing nutritional value towards sustainable food systems.
Epigenetics
Understanding the epigenetic basis and heritability of acquired traits in mammals and the role of biological aging in health and disease.
Neuroscience
Understanding the neurological basis of anxiety related disorders and acute and chronic pain.