Research & Integrated Projects Funded in 2025

Cusack L, Proudfoot K. Community perceptions of the role of veterinarians in multi-species welfare

Bernard P, Spears J, Bigelow L, Pope E. Identification and characterization of ultrasonic noise for the improvement of zoo animal welfare

Overall K, Martin C, Montelpare W, Vernick J. Understanding when normal and abnormal behaviours diverge – Using physiological and behavioral measures to define developmental trajectories for problematic behaviour.  Part II: Physiology


Senior veterinary students observe “Buddy” the eagle at his new home at Hope for Wildlife. (Photo credit: Lara Cusack)

Ongoing Research & Integrated Projects

Crane B, Proudfoot K, McKenna S. Behavioral evaluation of bulls during semen collection using electroejaculation and alternative techniques

Mellish M, Ritter C, VanLeeuwen J.  Improving the welfare of working donkey harnesses in Meru County, Kenya, through participatory action research 

Bernard P, Spears J, Bigelow L. The effect of common laboratory ultrasounds on rat behaviour and physiology

Saksida S, Fast M, Reynolds K, Whyte S. Environmental enrichment for stress reduction in land-based salmonid aquaculture

VanLeeuwen J, Hall D, Ritter C, Rao J, Muunda E. Motivations and cost-effectiveness of improved cow comfort on smallholder dairy production systems in Kenya

Cusack L, Proudfoot K, VanLeeuwen C. The impact of volunteering with a wildlife service on empathy in veterinary students

Overall K, Proudfoot K, Montelpare W, Martin C. Effects of early life experiences on later problematic behaviours in homeless, rescue shelter kittens

Stoughton WB, Bressan N. Development of an equine nasogastric intubation simulator as an aid or alternative to the use of animals in teaching