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animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 19 animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Laying hen welfare, space use and housing design
The project. This aim of this project is to improve the welfare of laying hens, by informing our understanding of hen behaviour and the way in which hens use their housing. Read more
A novel tool to assess quality of life and aid ethical decision making in kennelled dogs
Project summary. The project will develop a novel instrument for routine use in rescue kennels to provide a valid and reliable measure of quality of life (QOL) of kennelled dogs on a continuum from poor to good. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Assessing welfare consequences of feed restrictions in dairy cattle: short-term, long-term and sustainability perspectives
Although freedom from hunger is a key pillar of animal welfare, feed restrictions are common on most farms. For instance, on dairy farms, pre-weaned calves are typically fed less than 50% of ad libitum consumption (4-6L of milk when they would drink up to 16L[1]). Read more
Interpretation of animal behaviors using novel video processing techniques in Artificial Intelligence
This PhD project will introduce new video processing and analysis tools based on state-of-the-art innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Chemogenetic modulation of neuronal activity as a refined alternative to physiological stress
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease (1). The hypothalamus regulates neuroendocrine homeostasis and helps to maintain metabolic processes such as body weight, fluid balance and blood pressure (2). Read more
SELF-FUNDING MSc BY RESEARCH PROJECT: Do male mice prefer to live on their own?
Aggression in group housed male mice is a major concern from both an animal welfare and scientific perspective. Surprising little is known about the social behaviour of male mice in the laboratory environment and therefore what factors trigger aggression or beneficial husbandry methods. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Multi-camera machine vision of a whole cattle herd for assessing the impact of interventions for environmental sustainability
While dairy farming is receiving increasingly strong competition from plant-based alternatives, it remains an important agricultural option where grass is the most viable crop, such as Bristol’s civic region as well as a large slice of world landmass. Read more
The interaction of classical swine fever virus (CSFV) with porcine cells
Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) is a highly contagious often fatal virus that infect pigs and other suidae. Clinical signs of disease include fever, loss of appetite and haemorrhages. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Characterising social attributes in chickens that promote sustainable egg production
Farmed animals are frequently exposed to situations that reduce their welfare and the social environment has the potential to alleviate or magnify this effect. Read more
Prevalence, etiology, control and prevention of clinical mastitis and associated antimicrobial use
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (SVMS) undertakes research on many key aspects of companion animals and livestock health and production. Read more
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Characterisation of porcine T follicular helper cells and their response to vaccination and infection
Since they were first discovered in 2000, the function of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells has been a subject of intense and fast-moving research. It is now clear that these cells are critical in orchestrating the B cell/antibody response and they have become a focus in improving targeted cancer immunotherapy and vaccine strategies. Read more
PhD Opportunities at University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is seeking talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to become part of our expanding and vibrant postgraduate research community. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast - Nutritional programming in replacement dairy heifers: Future-proofing herd performance, health and behaviour
Project background. The lifetime performance of a dairy calf is impacted by its health, nutrition and environment, with a sub optimal position in any of these factors affecting the animal’s ability to achieve its genetic potential. Read more
School of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine is renowned for teaching, research and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers and clinicians from around the world. Read more
Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine
The Institute is a fundamentally multidisciplinary research body with a key strength of working on interdisciplinary boundaries. We are unique in the UK in our ability to link research on animal diseases, production and welfare with ecological and evolutionary approaches. Read more
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