Dr Peta Taylor
Senior Lecturer, Animal Science
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
42 Scholarly works
7 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
Reference Work
When expectations are thwarted: Indicators and causes of frustration in hens
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-29068-8.00159-82025
Conference Proceedings
Animals and society: Striking the right balance through ethology. Preface for the special issue of the 57th congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.1068422025
Research contracts (non-grants)
Palm Kernel Fatty Acids to Improve Chickens' Welfare During and After Coccidiosis and Necrotic Enteritis Challenge
2023
Research grants (other domestic)
Genetic and Phenotypic Profiles of Hens That Pile
2022
Research grants (other domestic)
Reducing Abnormal Behaviours Through Effective Enrichment
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
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
Multiple Comparison Tests and Their Effects on Experimental Power
DOI: 10.1079/animalsciencecases.2025.00072025
Journal article
Meat chicken breeder stress: causes, effects, and mitigation strategies
DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2024.24376742025
Journal article
Effects of AM/PM feeding on behaviour, range use and welfare indicators of free-range laying hens
DOI: 10.1071/AN242582024
Journal article
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Effective Enrichment to Improve the Welfare of Caged Hens Used for Research and Teaching Purposes
DOI: 10.3390/poultry30400272024
Journal article
One Ethology, understanding animal behaviour to improve the lives of animals, humans and society: Preface for the special issue of ISAE's 56th international congress
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106382
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Breeder Chicken Stress Resilience: Welfare, Production and Progeny Benefits
2025
Research grants (other domestic)
Birds Pile-Up Detection and Smothering Prevention System on Commercial Farms