Danila Marini

Summary

I have always had a passion for animals. My career goals ranged from veterinarian to zoo keeper through to jockey and dog groomer. However a fateful excursion to Adelaide University’s Agricultural campus, Roseworthy and to CSIROs Waite campus opened me up to the world of research. In 2013 I graduated from The University of Adelaide with a B. Animal Science and first class Honours.

It was during my Honours year that my passion for livestock, particularly sheep, was ignited so I relocated myself to Armidale in NSW to complete a PhD at the University of New England in conjunction with the CSIRO. It was here that my expertise in animal behaviour and welfare grew, supported by brilliant scientists such as Dr. Caroline Lee, Dr. Alison Small, Professor Geoff Hinch and Dr. Fran Cowley.

Since graduating I have been continuing my work in the animal behaviour and welfare field with a primary focus in livestock. My past work at CSIRO with the animal behaviour and welfare team had me leading projects that looked at pain mitigation in livestock as well as welfare assessment in sheep.

Now working at the University of Adelaide I am looking to continue research in the animal behaviour and welfare space. My research interests include, looking at ways we can relieve pain and stress in livestock and ensuring that in a changing world with new technology that we use on farm doesn't negatively impact animal welfare. I am also interested in affective state work as well as the learning capabilities of livestock and the potential to develop training protocols that could allow them to have control over their welfare.

Agricultural Science Animal Behavior Veterinary Medicine Zoology

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