Yesterday we were on a red weather warning for wind & it was definitely pretty grim out there! Kii (horse) gets very unsettled by strong wind, stable door was open so he had choice. But the thing that really settles him is DD, DD is the gentlest most intuitive goat & will stand & comfort him

It is our pleasure to announce that abstract submission for the 58th International Congress of the ISAE on applied animal behaviour and welfare is now open! Submission deadline is 15 February 2025! Instructions and topics can be found here: isae2025.exordo.com/login

I am *so* excited to say I've gotten an Innovate UK grant to look at sustainable goat production in Africa! Thanks to an amazing team who helped us win this, now to actually run all the planned activities...

You can read about the funded projects here iuk-business-connect.org.uk/news/climate...

DD reminding us all just how far he can reach!!

At Harper we are lucky to have an entire building devoted to companion animals, exotics & equines.
They help us teach students handling & husbandry skills, & get involved with research too!
If you're in need of adorable photos, this is the blog for you t.co/CaEnZewHUf

It’s a chilly start at Harper Adams university this morning!

My starter pack is growing! Please reach out if you use animal models (flies, worms, mice, fish, etc) to study disease mechanisms and want to be added.
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Finally made it over from the ‘other place’ Hi 👋 I’m Holly! I have a PhD in goats, and am a lecturer/researcher at Harper Adams uni. My specialist area is animal behaviour & welfare. I love to love to talk all things science, animals, crafts and smallholding life!
Great to finally be here!