Farnworth, Mark - Plymouth University - School of Biological Sciences

个人简介

Role Associate Professor Animal Behaviour and Welfare; Programme Leader MSc. Zoo Conservation Biology Qualifications BSc. Biological Sciences (Hons.) Zoology: University of Edinburgh; MSc. Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare: University of Edinburgh; PhD. Veterinary Science: Massey University (New Zealand). Professional membership International Society for Applied Ethology; Editorial Board Member: Applied Animal Behaviour Science Roles on external bodies Associate of the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (JMICAWE); Edinburgh University.

研究领域

Domestic cats are the most commonly owned companion animal (pet) and also the most likely to be abandoned or born stray. This issue gives rise to a large number of questions for which there are few easy answers. The fact that cats are also problematic in terms of their impact upon wildlife further compounds the issues around cat population management. Cat management often results in conflicting information depending on whether the individual providing the information is focussed on the welfare of the cat cat or its impact on other animals.My research has sought to explore how we keep cats and how our concern for cats is modified by our perceptions of their 'wildness'. In doing so it has led me to work with teams to explore mechanisms by which we can humanely control the cat population whilst simultaneously protecting vulnerable ecologies.I'm particularly interested in how professional bodies, such as veterinary associations, can promote positive ownership practices for cats. This includes how elective surgeries (such as early neutering) are perceived by stakeholders and impact on the cat.Of course it's not all cats, historically I have been involved in studies on pig aggression at mixing during routine farm management as well as applying my interest in animal population management to the issues of free-roaming dogs in the pacific island nation of Samoa.

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Desforges EJ, Moesta A & Farnworth MJ 2016 'Effect of a shelf-furnished screen on space utilisation and social behaviour of indoor group-housed cats (Felis silvestris catus)' APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE 178, 60-68 Author Site , DOI PEARL Farnworth MJ, Chen R, Packer RMA, Caney SMA & Gunn-Moore DA 2016 'Flat Feline Faces: Is Brachycephaly Associated with Respiratory Abnormalities in the Domestic Cat (Felis catus)?' PLOS ONE 11, (8) Author Site , DOI Medina FM, Nogales M, Farnworth MJ & Bonnaud E 2016 'Human-cat relationship in an oceanic biosphere reserve: The case of La Palma Island, Canary archipelago' Journal for Nature Conservation 34, 8-14 , DOI Barnes E & Farnworth MJ 2016 'Perceptions of responsibility and capability for treating wildlife casualties in UK veterinary practices' The Veterinary record , DOI Harrod M, Keown AJ & Farnworth MJ 2016 'Use and perception of collars for companion cats in New Zealand' NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL 64, (2) 121-124 Author Site , DOI Farnworth MJ, Barrett LA, Adams NJ, Beausoleil NJ, Weidgraaf K, Hekman M, Chambers JP, Thomas DG, Waran NK & Stafford KJ 2015 'Assessment of a carbon dioxide laser for the measurement of thermal nociceptive thresholds following intramuscular administration of analgesic drugs in pain-free female cats' VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA 42, (6) 638-647 Author Site , DOI PEARL Farnworth MJ 2015 'Cats have many lives: Applying behaviour to explore the cat-human relationship' APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE 173, 1-2 Author Site , DOI Aguilar GD, Farnworth MJ & Winder L 2015 'Mapping the stray domestic cat (Felis catus) population in New Zealand: Species distribution modelling with a climate change scenario and implications for protected areas' APPLIED GEOGRAPHY 63, 146-154 Author Site , DOI PEARL Farrow T, Keown AJ & Farnworth MJ 2014 'An exploration of attitudes towards pedigree dogs and their disorders as expressed by a sample of companion animal veterinarians in New Zealand' NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL 62, (5) 267-273 Author Site , DOI