Latest research findings
Research is carried out in collaboration with many experts in the UK and overseas.
Our researchers are encouraged to submit their findings to peer reviewed journals and conferences. Dissemination of findings to interested parties is a key part of our research programme.
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K. Merkies, Georgios Paraschou, P. D. McGreevy. Preliminary investigation into relationships between donkey and horse skull morphology and brain morphology. Presented at 13th International Equitation Science Conference.
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Elena Barrio, FJ Vasquez. Efficacy of two endectocides (moxidectin and ivermectin)against Strongylus spp. parasites in UK donkeys. Presented at VII Congreso AVEE.
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Elena Barrio, FJ Vasquez, A Muniesa, I de Blas. Parasite prevalence in donkeys in the UK. Presented at VII Congreso AVEE.
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Jenna Goldby, Caron Whaley. 'A journey of discovery' - the role of the donkey in facilitated learning programmes. Presented at Royal Society of Medicine Congress: People.
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M. C. VanDierendonck, Faith A. Burden, Karen Rickards, J. P. A. M. van Loon. Objective Pain Assessment in Donkeys – scale construction. Presented at British Equine Veterinary Association Congress 2018.
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Alexandra K. Thiemann. How is that donkey? Quality of life assessment in companion and geriatric donkeys. Presented at London Vet Show. (15 November - 16 November 2018). London, UK.
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Alexandra K. Thiemann, Karen Rickards. Monitoring herd health in donkeys using welfare assessment and clinical records. Presented at 14th International Conference Equitation Science. 63.
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Michelle Witham Jones. The Synthesis of Encounters among Autistic Children and donkeys: Can a mixed methods design show positive outcomes for both species?. Presented at Anthrozoology Conference.
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Michelle Witham Jones. Measuring engagement between autistic children and donkeys. Presented at Anthrozoology Conference 2018.
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Alexandra K. Thiemann, Karen Rickards. Use of the Modified AWIN Welfare Assessment Protocol combined with a novel computer-based Animal Management System as a tool for managing herd health in donkeys. Poster presented at 15th World Equine Veterinary Conference. (21 April - 23 April 2018). Beijing, China.
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Michelle Witham Jones. Should autistic children and donkeys be equal participants?. Poster presented at Exploring human-animal Interactions: A multidisciplinary approach from behavioral and social sciences.
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