Professor Natalie Waran
Professor (One Welfare) and Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Science | Te Manga Kaupapa Mātauranga, Ahurea, Hauora
Phone
06 830 1411 Extension: 5411
Qualifications
PhD, BSc (Hons)
Profile
“An applied scientist by training and an educationalist at heart”, Professor Natalie (Nat) Waran is Executive Dean – Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Science. Nat led a number of strategic projects in her most recent role as a professor and inaugural director of the new International Centre for Animal Welfare Education at the University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s leading universities. From 2006 to 2011, she was Associate Dean (Research) at Unitec’s Faculty of Social and Health Sciences in tandem with her role as Head of the School of Natural Sciences.
With a first class zoology degree from Glasgow University and a PhD from Cambridge University, she has worked in many different countries including China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Research Outputs
Research outputs 2021
Bacon, H., Vigors, B., Shaw, D. J., Waran, N., Dwyer, C. M., & Bell, C. (2021). Is animal welfare an internationally understood concept in the zoo world? Thematic analysis of two regional groups of zoo staff. Animals, 11(7), Article 2059. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11072059
Bacon, H., Vigors, B., Shaw, D. J., Waran, N., Dwyer, C. M., & Bell, C. (2021). Zookeepers – The most important animal in the zoo? Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.2012784
Esam, F., Forrest, R., & Waran, N. (2021). Locking down the impact of New Zealand’s COVID-19 alert level changes on pets. Animals, 11(3), Article 758. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030758
Forrest, R., Awawdeh, L., Esam, F., Pearson, M., & Waran, N. (2021). The diets of companion cats in Aotearoa New Zealand: Identification of obesity risk factors. Animals, 11(10), Article 2881. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11102881
Mactaggart, G., Waran, N., & Phillips, C. J. C. (2021). Identification of thoroughbred racehorse welfare issues by industry stakeholders. Animals, 11(5), Article 1358. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11051358
Pearson, G., Waran, N., Reardon, R. J. M., Keen, J., & Dwyer, C. (2021). A Delphi study to determine expert consensus on the behavioural indicators of stress in horses undergoing veterinary care. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 237, Article 105291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105291
Robinson, L. M., Waran, N. K., Handel, I., & Leach, M. C. (2021). Happiness, welfare, and personality in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 236, Article 105268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105268
Pearson, G., Chubbs, E., Dwyer, C. M., Waran, N., Keen, J. A., Wemelsfelder, F., & Reardon, R. J. M. (2021, October 20-22). Classical counter conditioning promotes a positive affective state during a nerve blocking procedure in a randomised, blinded clinical trial [Paper presentation]. 17th International Equitation Science Conference Online.
Randle, H., Henshall, C., Hall, C., Pearson, G., Preshaw, L., & Waran, N. (2021, October 20-22). It’s just an emotion: Exploring horse owner perceptions of equine emotions [Paper presentation]. 17th International Equitation Science Conference Online.
Waran, N., & Passey, E. (2021, November 25-26). Ko au te taiao, ko te taiao ko au: I am nature, nature is me [Paper presentation]. National ITP Research Symposium 2021, Porirua, New Zealand.
Waran, N., & Randle, H. (2021, October 20-22). Harnessing the power of education for advancing equine welfare [Keynote presentation]. 17th International Equitation Science Conference Online. https://vimeo.com/632836720/1c48403e2f
Forrest, R., Awawdeh, L., Esam, F., Pearson, M., & Waran, N. (2021, December 6-7). The diets of companion cats in Aotearoa New Zealand: Identification of obesity risk factors [Paper presentation]. 2021 Unitec/MIT Research Symposium (Online).
Research outputs 2020
Pearson, G., Connor, M., Keen, J., Reardon, R., & Waran, N. (2020). Incorporation of equine learning theory into the undergraduate curriculum. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2019-0078
Pearson, G., Reardon, R., Keen, J., & Waran, N. (2020). Difficult horses—Prevalence, approaches to management of and understanding of how they develop by equine veterinarians. Equine Veterinary Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13354
Waran, N. (2020, April). Looking on the bright side of life—Developing indicators of positive emotions in horses [Conference session]. World Veterinary Association Congress (Virtual).
Waran, N. (2020, April). One Welfare—Reducing equine stress and safeguarding veterinary safety [Conference session]. World Veterinary Association Congress (Virtual).
Waran, N. (2020, April). Utilising a ‘One Welfare’ approach for advancing animal welfare [Conference session]. World Veterinary Association Congress (Virtual).
Waran, N. (2020, August). A good life for horses—Challenges and opportunities [Keynote presentation]. ISES (International Society for Equitation Science) Virtual Summer Meeting,
Waran, N. (2020, September). Assessing quality of life in equids: A One Welfare approach [Keynote presentation]. European Veterinary College Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law (AWSEL) Virtual Meeting.
Waran, N. (2020, December). One Health, One Welfare and zoonotic disease prevention and control [Key note presentation on behalf of OIE]. International Forum on Animal Welfare and Public Health, Beijing, China.
Waran, N., & Passey, E. (2020, November). Developing an Outdoor Learning Centre at EIT [Paper presentation]. Sustainable Futures Symposium, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Waran, N., Passey, E., Bahho, M., Henry, G., Nuku, P., & Tareha, C. (2020, September). Developing nature literacy at the Ōtātara Outdoor Learning Centre [Conference presentation]. Te Pae Tawhiti 2020, Napier, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2019
Bacon, H., Walters, H., Vancia, V., Connelly, L., & Waran, N. (2019). Development of a robust canine welfare assessment protocol for use in dog (Canis familiaris) Catch-Neuter-Return (CNR) programmes. Animals, 9(8), Article 564. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9080564
Bacon, H. J., Walters, H., Vancia, V., & Waran, N. (2019). The recognition of canine pain behaviours, and potentially hazardous Catch-Neuter-Return practices by animal care professionals. Animal Welfare, 28(3), 299-306. doi:10.7120/09627286.28.3.299
Randle, H., & Waran, N. (2019). Equitation science in practice: How collaboration, communication and change can improve equine welfare [Editorial]. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 29, viii-x. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2018.12.014
Waran, N. (2019, May). One Welfare – A human lens for improving animal welfare. Paper presented at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Forrest, R., Pearson, M., Thomson, S., Bakri, H., Steiner, E., & Waran, N. (2019). Furry whānau wellbeing: Working with local communities for positive pet welfare outcomes; Final Report 2019. Prepared for the New Zealand Companion Animal Trust (NZCAT).
Hall, C., Kay, R., Randle, H., Preshaw, L., Pearson, G., & Waran, N. (2019). Indicators on the outside: Behaviour and equine quality of life [Abstract]. In C. DuBois, K. Merkies, T. Widowski, & C. Wentworth-Stanley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Equitation Science Conference: Bringing Science to the Stable, August 19th-21st, 2019, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada (p. 54). International Society for Equitation Science. https://equitationscience.com/file_download/255/ISES_Proceedings_15th_International_Conference_Guelph_2019.pdf
Randle, H., Henshall, C., Hall, C., Pearson, G., Preshaw, L., & Waran, N. (2019). Indicators on the inside: Physiology and equine quality of life [Abstract]. In C. DuBois, K. Merkies, T. Widowski, & C. Wentworth-Stanley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Equitation Science Conference: Bringing Science to the Stable, August 19th-21st, 2019, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada (p. 55). International Society for Equitation Science. https://equitationscience.com/file_download/255/ISES_Proceedings_15th_International_Conference_Guelph_2019.pdf
Research outputs 2018
Nielson, B., Appleby, M. C., & Waran, N. K. (2018). Physical conditions. In M. C. Appleby, A. Olsson & F. Galindo (Eds.), Animal welfare (3rd ed., pp. 253-270). Wallingford, England: CABI.
Chou, J.-Y., D’Eath, R. B., Sandercock, D. A., Waran, N., Haigh, A., & O’Driscoll, K. (2018). Use of different wood types as environmental enrichment to manage tail biting in docked pigs in a commercial fully-slatted system. Livestock Science, 213, 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2018.04.004
Hall, C., Randle, H., Pearson, G., Preshaw, L., & Waran, N. (2018). Assessing equine emotional state. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 205, 183-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2018.03.006
MacKay, J. R. D., Paterson, J., Sandilands, V., Waran, N. K., Lancaster, B., & Hughes, K. (2018). Lessons learned from teaching multiple Massive Open Online Courses in veterinary education. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 6(2), 22-40. https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v6i2.353
Robinson, L. M., Coleman, K., Capitanio, J. P., Gottlieb, D. H., Handel, I. G., . . . Waran, N. K., & Weiss, A. (2018). Rhesus macaque personality, dominance, behavior, and health. American Journal of Primatology, 80(2), e22739. doi:10.1002/ajp.22739
Pearson, G., Reardon, R., Keen, J., Dwyer, C., & Waran, N. (2018). Investigation into the stress response of horses undergoing veterinary care. In S. McDonnell, B. Padalino & P. Baragli (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th International Conference: Equitation science 150 years after Caprilli; theory and practice, the full circle; September 21-24, 2018, Hosted by Regiment “Lanceri di Montebello”, Roma, Italy (pp. 130). Retrieved from https://equitationscience.com/file_download/219/Proceedings+14th+ISES+Conference.pdf
Waran, N. (2018). Looking on the bright side of life: Positive emotions in animals and why they matter. In Proceedings: 11th Boehringer Ingelheim Expert Forum on Farm Animal Well-Being, 31st May – 1st June 2018, Sydney, Australia (pp. 10-13). Retrieved from https://farmanimalwellbeing.com/recurso.php?tipo=forum&subtipo=pdf&id=12
Waran, N. (2018, April). Equine welfare – Why should we care. Paper presented at the 15th World Equine Veterinary Association Conference, Beijing, China.
Waran, N. (2018, October). Normalising and socialising animal welfare in a global context: Lessons learned. Paper presented at the UFAW (Universities Federation for Animal Welfare) 2018 Conference, Hong Kong.
Waran, N. (2018, May). The companion animal conundrum: Different values lead to different challenges. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). Do animals experience happiness and why does it matter? Research into positive emotions. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). Just because it works doesn’t mean its right: The ethics of training animals. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). Misbehaving or misunderstood: Addressing problems with horse behaviour and human safety. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). One world – one welfare: International work on human behaviour change and animal welfare. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). To close your eyes does not ease another’s pain: The problem with assessing pain in animals. Paper presented at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, May). Human behaviour change for animals – International examples. In Changing human behaviour: Changing animal lives. Australian Veterinarians for Animal Welfare and Ethics (AVAWE) workshop conducted at the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Waran, N. (2018, June). One welfare – Animal welfare through a human-centric lens. Paper presented at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Waran, N. (2018, June). One world – one welfare: Why do animal feelings matter? Paper presented at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Waran, N. (2018, September). One welfare: Making animal welfare relevant. Paper presented at the New Zealand Companion Animal Council Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Forrest, R., Steiner, E., Thomson, S., Bakri, H., Pearson, M., Armstrong, L., & Waran, N. (2018, September). Furry whānau wellbeing: Working with local communities for positive pet welfare outcomes. Paper presented at the New Zealand Companion Animal Conference 2018, Auckland, New Zealand.
Steiner, E., Thomson, S., Bakri, H., Pearson, M., Forrest, R., Waran, N., & Armstrong, L. (2018, September). Patu pets – The furry whānau. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Companion Animal Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Waran, N. (2018, June 14). Do animals experience happiness and why does it matter? Public lecture for the Royal Society, Hawke’s Bay Branch, presented at Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Waran, N. (2018, March 22). Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly: Why does animal welfare matter. Public lecture presented at Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Waran, N. (2018, September 19). One welfare [Television interview]. Retrieved from https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/researcher-talks-positive-knock-effect-animal-welfare-keeping-us-and-our-pets-happy?variant=tb_v_2.
Research outputs 2017
Waran, N., & Randle, H. (2017). What we can measure, we can manage: The importance of using robust welfare indicators in Equitation Science. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 190, 74–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.02.016
Bacon, H., Vancia, V., Walters, H., & Waran, N. (2017). Canine trap-neuter-return: A critical review of potential welfare issues. Animal Welfare, 26(3), 281–292. https://doi.org/10.7120/09627286.26.3.281
Hiby, E., Atema, K. N., Brimley, R., Hammond-Seaman, A., Jones, M., . . . Waran, N., . . . Hiby, L. (2017). Scoping review of indicators and methods of measurement used to evaluate the impact of dog population management interventions. BMC Veterinary Research, 13(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-017-1051-2
Robinson, L. M., Altschul, D. M., Wallace, E. K., Úbeda, Y., Llorente, M., . . . Waran, N. K., & Weiss, A. (2017). Chimpanzees with positive welfare are happier, extraverted, and emotionally stable. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 191, 90–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.02.008
Randle, H., & Waran, N. (2017). Breaking down barriers and dispelling myths: The need for a scientific approach to Equitation [Editorial]. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 190, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.02.010
Randle, H., Waran, N., & Kent, L. (Eds.). (2017). Equitation science in practice: Collaboration, communication and change; 13th International Equitation Science Conference (ISES 2017 Down Under) 22nd–25th November 2017 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia; Proceedings. Retrieved from http://equitationscience.com/file_download/193/ISES+2017+Down+Under+Proceedings.pdf
Waran, N., Randle, H., Preshaw, L., Pearson, G., & Hall, C. (2017, November). Through their eyes: The challenge of assessing equine emotional state [Abstract]. In H. Randle, N. Waran & L. Kent (Eds.), Equitation science in practice: Collaboration, communication and change; 13th International Equitation Science Conference (ISES 2017 Down Under) 22nd–25th November 2017 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia; Proceedings. Retrieved from http://equitationscience.com/file_download/193/ISES+2017+Down+Under+Proceedings.pdf
Waran, N. (2017, February). What can be measured, can be managed: Developing SMART equine welfare indicators [Invited presentation]. In State of our Equine Nation. Horse Trust symposium conducted in Princes Riseborough, England.
Waran, N. (2017, July). One Welfare and companion animals. Invited presentation at the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia.
Waran, N. K. (2017, July). One Welfare and veterinary education. Invited presentation at the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Science Week, Gold Coast, Australia.
Waran, N. (2017, August). One Welfare and veterinary education. Invited presentation at the 33rd World Veterinary Congress, Incheon, South Korea.
Waran, N., & Randle, H. (2017). Standing on the shoulders of giants: Building foundations for the future of equitation science. Workshop presented at the 13th International Equitation Science Conference, Wagga Wagga, Australia.
Waran, N. (2017, March 23). To close your eyes will not ease another’s pain: The challenge of assessing pain in animals. In Brown Bag Research Lunch Seminar. Conducted at Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2016
Happiness is positive welfare in brown capuchins (Sapajus apella) Robinson, L. M., Waran, N. K., Leach, M. C., Morton, F. B., Paukner, A., Lonsdorf, E., Handel, I., Wilson, V. A., Brosnan, S. F. & Weiss, A. Aug 2016 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 181, p. 145-151
Massive Open Online Courses as a Tool for Global Animal Welfare Education Mackay, J., Langford, F. & Waran, N. 11 Jan 2016 In : Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 43, 1, 15 p.
Research outputs 2015
The effect of conspecific removal on behavioral and physiological responses of dairy cattle Walker, J. K., Arney, D. R., Waran, N. K., Handel, I. G. & Phillips, C. J. C. Dec 2015 In : Journal of Dairy Science. 98, 12, p. 8610-8622
Testing a shortened personality questionnaire with captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) at the Oregon National Primate Research Center Robinson, L. M., Coleman, K., Gottlieb, D. H., Adams, M. J., Handel, I., Leach, M. C., Waran, N. K. & Weiss, A. Nov 2015 In : American Journal of Primatology.77, p. 142-142 1 p.
Assessment of a carbon dioxide laser for the measurement of thermal nociceptive thresholds following intramuscular administration of analgesic drugs in pain-free female cats Farnworth, M. J., Barrett, L. A., Adams, N. J., Beausoleil, N. J., Weidgraaf, K., Hekman, M., Chambers, J. P., Thomas, D. G., Waran, N. K. & Stafford, K. J. 14 Feb 2015 In : Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
Research outputs 2014
Animal welfare education – can MOOCs contribute? Mackay, J., Langford, F. M. & Waran, N. 18 Oct 2014 Veterinary Record, 175
The effect of conspecific removal on the behaviour and physiology of pair-housed shelter dogs Walker, J. K., Waran, N. K. & Phillips, C. J. C. Sep 2014 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 158, p. 46-56 11 p.
Bridging the Gap: Embedding the science into teaching and practice Waran, N., Pearson, G. & Waggett, B. 6 Aug 2014 p. 42 1 p.
The Role of Gender in Public Perception of Whether Animals Can Experience Grief and Other Emotions Walker, J. K., McGrath, N., Nilsson, D. L., Waran, N. K. & Phillips, C. J. C. Jun 2014 In : Anthrozoos. 27, 2, p. 251-266 16 p.
Veterinary provision of analgesia for domestic cats (Felis catus) undergoing gonadectomy: a comparison of samples from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom Farnworth, M. J., Adams, N. J., Keown, A., Waran, N. & Stafford, K. J. May 2014 In : New zealand veterinary journal. 62, 3, p. 117-22 6 p.
Interpretation of dog behaviour by children and young adults Lakestani, N. N., Donaldson, M. & Waran, N. Mar 2014 In : Anthrozoos. 27, 1, p. 65-80 16 p.
Does owning a companion animal influence the belief that animals experience emotions such as grief? Walker, J. K., McGrath, N., Handel, I. G., Waran, N. K., Phillips, C. J. C. & Waran, N. Feb 2014 In : Animal Welfare. 23, 1, p. 71-79 9 p.
Research outputs 2013
Body weight affects behavioural indication of thermal nociceptive threshold in adult domestic cats (Felis catus) Farnworth, M. J., Barrett, L. A., Adams, N. J., Beausoleil, N. J., Hekman, M., Thomas, D. G., Waran, N. K. & Stafford, K. J. Dec 2013 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 149, 1-4, p. 30-35 6 p.
Veterinary attitudes towards pre-pubertal gonadectomy of cats: a comparison of samples from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom Farnworth, M., Adams, N., Seksel, K., Waran, N., Beausoleil, N. & Stafford, K. 1 Jul 2013 In : New zealand veterinary journal. 61, 4, p. 226-233 8 p.
Validating the use of a carbon dioxide laser for assessing nociceptive thresholds in adult domestic cats (Felis catus) Farnworth, M. J., Beausoleil, N. J., Adams, N. J., Barrett, L. A., Stevenson, M., Thomas, D. G., Waterland, M. R., Waran, N. K. & Stafford, K. J. Jan 2013 In :Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 143, 2-4, p. 104-109 6 p.
Research outputs 2012
Incidence of dog bites and public attitudes towards dog care and management in Samoa Farnworth, M. J., Blaszak, K. A., Hiby, E. F. & Waran, N. K. Nov 2012 In : Animal Welfare. 21, 4, p. 477-486 10 p.
One Health – One Welfare: Can we sustain welfare standards in a food hungry world Waran, N. 2012 In : Advances in Animal Biosciences. 3, 1, p. 187 1 p.
Research outputs 2011
Potential behavioural indicators of post-operative pain in male laboratory rabbits following abdominal surgery Farnworth, M. J., Walker, J. K., Schweizer, K. A., Chuang, C-L., Guild, S-J., Barrett, C. J., Leach, M. C. & Waran, N. K. 1 May 2011 In : Animal Welfare. 20, 2, p. 225-237 13 p.
Attitudes of children and adults to dogs in Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom Lakestani, N., Donaldson, M. L., Verga, M. & Waran, N. 1 Mar 2011 In : Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 6, 2, p. 121-129
Assessment of positive emotions in horses: Implications for welfare and performance Stewart, M., Stratton, R. B., Beausoleil, N. J., Stafford, K. J., Worth, G. M. & Waran, N. K. 2011 In : Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 6, 5, p. 296 1 p.
Welfare issues related to transport and handling of both trained and unhandled horses and ponies Weeks, C. A., Mcgreevy, P. & Waran, N. K. 2011 In : Equine Veterinary Education. E-pub 2 September
Research outputs 2010
A survey of owners’ perceptions of fear of fireworks in a sample of dogs and cats in New Zealand Dale, A. R., Walker, J. K., Farnworth, M. J., Morrissey, S. V. & Waran, N. K. Dec 2010 In : New zealand veterinary journal. 58, 6, p. 286-291 6 p.
Recognition of pain and use of analgesia in horses by veterinarians in New Zealand Waran, N., Williams, V. M., Clarke, N. & Bridge, I. S. Dec 2010 In : New zealand veterinary journal. 58, 6, p. 274-280 7 p.
Effect of age at castration on behavioural response to subsequent tail docking in lambs McCracken, L., Waran, N., Mitchinson, S. & Johnson, C. B. Jul 2010 In : Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 37, 4, p. 375-381 7 p.
The assessment of emotional expression in dogs using a Free Choice Profiling methodology Walker, J., Dale, A., Waran, N., Clarke, N., Farnworth, M. & Wemelsfelder, F. Feb 2010 In : Animal Welfare. 19, 1, p. 75-84 10 p.
Pre-school children’s attitudes to dogs in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom Lakestani, N. N., Waran, N., Verga, M. & Donaldson, M. 2010 In : Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 5, 1, p. 56-57 2 p.
Research outputs 2009
How equitation science can elucidate and refine horsemanship techniques Goodwin, D., McGreevy, P., Waran, N. & McLean, A. Jul 2009 In : Veterinary Journal. 181, 1, p. 511 7 p.
Current Attitudes Toward, and Incidence of, Sterilization of Cats and Dogs by Caregivers (Owners) in Auckland, New Zealand McKay, S. A., Farnworth, M. J. & Waran, N. K. 2009 In : Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 12, 4, p. 331-344 14 p.
Research outputs 2008
The effects of weaning on the domestic horse (Equus caballus) Waran, N. K., Clarke, N. & Famworth, M. Mar 2008 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 110, 1-2, p. 42-57 16 p.
Animal economics: assessing the motivation of female laboratory rabbits to reach a platform, social contact and food Seaman, S. C., Waran, N. K., Mason, G. & D’Eath, R. B. Jan 2008 In : Animal Behaviour. 75, 1, p. 31-42 12 p.
Equitation science: The application of science in equitation Goodwin, D., McGreevy, P. D., Heleski, C., Randle, H. & Waran, N. 2008 In : Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 11, 3, p. 185-190 6 p.
Is there evidence of learned helplessness in horses? Hall, C., Goodwin, D., Heleski, C., Randle, H. & Waran, N. 2008 In : Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 11, 3, p. 249-266 18 p.
The captive audience: the educative influence of zoos on their visitors in India Mallapur, A., Waran, N. & Sinha, A. 2008 In : International Zoo Yearbook. 42, 1, p. 214-224 11 p.
Veterinary management of horse transport Leadon, D., Waran, N., Herholz, C. & Klay, M. 2008 In : Veterinaria italiana. 44, 1, p. 149-63 15 p.
Research outputs 2007
A note on enrichment for captive lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) Mallapur, A., Waran, N. & Sinha, A. Dec 2007 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 108, 1-2, p. 191-195 5 p.
A preliminary study of behaviour-based indicators of pain in cats Waran, N., Best, L., Williams, V., Salinsky, J., Dale, A. & Clarke, N. May 2007 In : Animal Welfare. 16, Suppt. 1, p. 105-108 4 p.
Neuropathic changes in equine laminitis pain Jones, E., Vinuela-Fernandez, N., Eager, R. A., Delaney, A., Anderson, H., Patel, A., Robertson, D. C., Allchorne, A., Sirinathsinghji, E. C., Milne, E. M.,Macintyre, N., Shaw, D. J., Waran, N. K., Mayhew, J. & Fleetwood-Walker, S. M. 2007 In : Pain. 132, 3, p. 321-31 11 p.
Research outputs 2006
Preliminary observations on the differences in reproductive behaviour between breeding and non-breeding captive lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) housed in Indian zoos Mallapur, A., Waran, N., Seaman, S. & Sinha, A. May 2006 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 97, 2-4, p. 343-348 6 p.
Research outputs 2005
Influence of visitor presence on the behaviour of captive lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) housed in Indian zoos Mallapur, A., Sinha, A. & Waran, N. Oct 2005 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 94, 3-4, p. 341-352 12 p.
Efficacy of dog appeasing pheromone in reducing stress and fear related behaviour in shelter dogs Tod, E., Brander, D. & Waran, N. Sep 2005 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 93, 3-4, p. 295-308 14 p.
Factors influencing the behaviour and welfare of captive lion-tailed macaques in Indian zoos Mallapur, A., Waran, N. & Sinha, A. Jun 2005 In : Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 91, 3-4, p. 337-353 17 p.
Dog Bites in Children Lakestani, N., Waran, N., Verga, M. & Phillips, C. 2005 In : European Journal of Companion Animal Practice. 15, 2, p. 133-135 3 p.
Research outputs 2004
A study of environmental and behavioural factors that may be associated with feline idiopathic cystitis Cameron, M. E., Casey, R. A., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Waran, N. K. & Gunn-moore, D. A. 1 Mar 2004 In : Journal of Small Animal Practice. 45, 3, p. 144-147
Research outputs 2003
Preliminary evaluation of a behaviour-based system for assessment of post-operative pain in horses following arthroscopic surgery Price, J., Catriona, S., Welsh, E. M., Waran, N. K. & Waran, N. Jul 2003 In : Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 30, 3, p. 124-37 14 p.
Research outputs 2001
Performance of acclimatized European horses in a modified one star (*) three-day event in heat and humidity Marlin, D. J., Schroter, R. C., Mills, P. C., White, S., Maykuth, P. L., Votion, D. & Waran, N. Jul 2001 In : Journal of equine veterinary science. 21, 7, p. 341-35010 p.
Recovery from transport and acclimatisation of competition horses in a hot humid environment Marlin, D. J., Schroter, R. C., White, S. L., Maykuth, P., Matthesen, G., Mills, P. C., Waran, N. & Harris, P. Jul 2001 In : Equine Veterinary Journal. 33, 4, p. 371-379 9 p.
Inappropriate urination: A study of the environmental and behavioural factors involved in the triggering of idiopathic cystitis Cameron, M. E., Casey, R. A., Bradshaw, J. W. S., Waran, N. & Gunn-Moore, D. 2001 p. 507
Research outputs 2000
Behavioural and Physiological Responses of Sheep to 16 h Transport and a Novel Environment Post-transport Cockram, M. S., Kent, J. E., Goddard, P. J., Waran, N., Jackson, R. E., Mcgilp, I. M., Southall, E. L., Amory, J. R., Mcconnell, T. I., O’Riordan, T. & Wilkins, B. S.Mar 2000 In : Veterinary Journal. 159, 2, p. 139-46 8 p.
Research outputs 1997
Study of the heart rate and energy expenditure of ponies during transport (vol, 141, pg 589, 1997) Doherty, O., Booth, M. E., Waran, N., Salthouse, C. & Cuddeford, D. 27 Dec 1997 In : Veterinary Record. 141, 25, p. 656-656 1 p.
Study of the heart rate and energy expenditure of ponies during transport Doherty, O., Booth, M., Waran, N., Salthouse, C. & Cuddeford, D. 6 Dec 1997 In : Veterinary Record. 141, 23, p. 589-592 6 p.