Mrs Maxine Rice
Research Assistant (Animal Welfare)
Melbourne Veterinary School
30 Scholarly works
13 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
The effect of shadowed areas on smothering risk in three commercial free-range layer poultry farms, Australia 2019–2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.1069442026
Journal article
A first approach to investigate characteristics of piling behaviour in individual laying hens
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2026.1069672026
Journal article
Hen fearfulness and exploration is associated with strain/breed, housing system and feeder space in Australian free-range commercial egg farms
DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.1073412025
Journal article
Risk factors for smothering in three commercial free-range layer poultry farms, Australia 2019–2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.1065682023
Research grants (other domestic)
Genetic and Phenotypic Profiles of Hens That Pile
2017
Research Contracts
1c-120: Human Enrichment Program for Breeding Sows: Proof of Concept
2017
Research Grant
Identifying Public and Producer Attitudes to Sheep and Cattle Animal Welfare to Inform Education Strategies (Proj No. P.PSH.0804)
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2024
Journal article
Descriptive epidemiology of smothering in Australian commercial free-range layer hen farms
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.1060982023
Journal article
The effect of shade on sheep grazing pasture during summer conditions
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2023.05.0052022
Journal article
Improving Communication in the Red Meat Industry: Opinion Leaders May Be Used to Inform the Public About Farm Practices and Their Animal Welfare Implications
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.8760342022
Journal article
Differences in public and producer attitudes toward animal welfare in the red meat industries.
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.8752212021
Journal article
Telephone Survey Versus Panel Survey Samples Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior Regarding Animal Welfare in the Red Meat Industry in Australia
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.5819282021
Journal article
Pre-slaughter factors linked to variation in responses to carbon dioxide gas stunning in pig abattoirs
DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2020.100134
RECENT PROJECTS
2025
Research grants (other domestic)
Birds Pile-Up Detection and Smothering Prevention System on Commercial Farms
2025
Research grants (other domestic)
Critical Analysis of Pig Stun Project Outcomes