Prof Paul Hemsworth
Honorary (Professorial Fellow)
Melbourne Veterinary School
345 Scholarly works
86 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
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.2026.1073412026
Journal article
Motivational attributions and demographic factors associated with U.S. dairy consumer attitudes toward a hypothetical animal welfare initiative
DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2025.16774652025
Journal article
Tactile stimulation by humans: Do pigs prefer scratching or stroking?
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.1067682019
Research Grant
Early Stress Experiences and Stress Resilience and Emotionality in Pigs
2018
Research Grant
What Causes Smothering in Commercial Free-Range Laying Hens - Part 1
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
2025
Conference Proceedings
87. Animal, time and place: non-genetic risk factors for tail biting in Australian pig production
DOI: 10.1016/j.anscip.2025.09.0882025
Journal article
Risk factors for smothering in three commercial free-range layer poultry farms, Australia 2019–2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.1065682025
Journal article
Opportunities and challenges to enhance the welfare of livestock through positive human-animal relationships
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.1066562025
Book Chapter
Human-small ruminant relationships
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-22201-6.00013-X2024
Book Chapter
Behavioural principles of pig handling
DOI: 10.1079/9781800625136.00162024
Journal article
Maternal contact and positive human interactions during lactation impact on pig stress resilience post-weaning
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106326
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Breeder Chicken Stress Resilience: Welfare, Production and Progeny Benefits
2026
Research grants (other domestic)
Human-Animal Interactions During Pig Transport:examining Relationships Between Transport Driver Attitudes and Behaviour and Pig Behaviour to Inform the Development of ProHand Pig Transport