Research
My current research projects include:
Basic Science
1. Ecology and evolution of pathogen-microbiome-host interactions during population-level intermingling, BBSRC EEID UK-US collaboration with the University of Minnesota, West Texas A&M, and University of Mississippi.
Industry Collaborations
1. Development of an Autonomous Robotic cow Cubicle bedding unit (AG ARC) in collaboration with AG Products
2. Carbon Life Cycle Assessment of Dairy Cattle Cubicle Bedding in collaboration with AG Products
3. CowView- Autonomous livestock monitoring system, Farming Innovation Pathway, Innovate UK in collaboration with Cattle Eye
4. Targeted Selective Treatment of cattle using eprinomectin in collaboration with Ceva Animal Health
Projects completed within the last five years include:
1. Intelligent screening of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) in dairy, Farming Innovation Pathway, Innovate UK in collaboration with RoboScientific
Research grants
Ecology and evolution of pathogen-microbiome-host interactions during population-level intermingling
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL
September 2023 - August 2026
Development of an Autonomous Robotic cow Cubicle bedding unit (AG ARC)
INNOVATE UK (UK)
March 2023 - February 2027
CowView- Autonomous livestock monitoring system
INNOVATE UK (UK)
May 2022 - June 2024
Feasibility study of a unit for stall management within the dairy sector to reduce carbon impact and improve cow health
INNOVATE UK (UK)
October 2023 - February 2025
MILK-PROTECT: Automatic screening of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) in dairy cattle (MILK-PROTECT)
INNOVATE UK (UK)
November 2021 - December 2024
Improving end-of-life decision making and timely euthanasia of dairy cattle
ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION (UK)
September 2020 - October 2021