Animal Behaviour Centre

New research from the ABC shows that rabbit and small rodent owners in the UK have the capability and motivation to ensure good animal welfare but need better access to suitable housing #animalwelfare #rabbit #guineapig #rat #hamster

Are you a farmer based in Northern Ireland? Tell us about your experiences with climate adaption @GraceACarroll #ClimateAction #farming @QUBIGFS @QUBbioscience

In an article for @ConversationUK, @GraceACarroll reviews a new article on the genetics of cat behaviour theconversation.com/is-your-cat-vo… #cats #Genetics @QUBPsych

DClin student Ben Cairns talking to the News Letter about his research on farmer mental wellbeing at the Balmoral show. Ben will be talking to farmers all week @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych @balmoralshow #farmermentalhealth dailymotion.com/video/x9jk9ei

Farmers - what impacts your mental wellbeing most? See us at the @QUBPsych @QUBelfast stand at the @balmoralshow and have your say #MentalHealth #farmers

Dogs and cats are starting to look alike — and it’s our fault 🐶🐱 Domestication and human preferences are shaping their faces in similar ways. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr @GraceACarroll from @QUBPsych 👉 ow.ly/f35P50VMEY8 #Cats #Dogs #LoveQUB

Can cats make good therapy animals? 🐱It’s complicated. Their calming presence is real—but so are their quirks. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr @GraceACarroll from @QUBPsych at ow.ly/qmQE50VG6Pa #Cats #LoveQUB

@QUBpsych enjoyed a talk from Dr Alison Burrell from Animal Health Ireland as part of our ongoing Seminar Series. Allision's work highlights the application of health psychology theory and practice to veterinary medicine. #LoveQUB #HealthPsychology #Animals

Our Animal Behaviour Centre annual Christmas coffee @QUB_ABC Here's to a productive 2025 🐷🦈🐴🐮 special congrats to @alainamacri on successfully defending her PhD thesis 🎓🥳#AnimalWelfare @QUBPsych

Heard of the 'bully cat' @GraceACarroll takes a look at this new mutant breed and the animal welfare problems that come with IT @QUBPsych #AnimalWelfare #cats theconversation.com/the-bully-cats…

Do cats grieve? I review the latest evidence plus an interesting fact that adds to the 'cats would eat you if you die' debate theconversation.com/do-cats-grieve… @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych

🧵(1/2) And it's a wrap! #isae2024 is over, my first meeting ever after 15 years of dreaming to be in one. @DarosRuan and team did a monumental job. I'll take home knowledge, friends and beautiful memories.

Opening today’s meeting at #ISAE2024 is an interesting plenary talk by Prof. Joao H. C. Costa on ‘Precision livestock management to individualized management. It’s so great learning about the importance of studying individual animals. @appliedethology @isaeawa

@GraceACarroll speaks to David Astle on ABC radio Melbourne about the cat-human relationship. Listen back here (2:07:00) - tinyurl.com/ABCradioOz @QUBelfast #CatsLover #CatsAreFamily

QI: Why does my cat meow? That’s a great question, Eddie! Over to our #AnimalBehaviour and Welfare expert, @GraceACarroll from @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych, to explain. Read more from Dr Carroll about the evolution of cat and human communication here: ow.ly/PBcV50SumTW #LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #CatBehaviour #Cats #Psychology @ConversationUK

Why do cats meow at humans more than each other? A piece written for @ConversationUK by @GraceACarroll theconversation.com/why-cats-meow-… #cats #psychology @QUBelfast @QUBPsych

Come see the School of Psychology Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych Pig farmers, come for a chat! 🐷

@d_christianrose @SkylarkHolly such a good speaker!

Great plenary talk kicking us off this morning from @SkylarkHolly discussing how understanding human behaviour and decision-making can improve animal welfare #AWRN2024 @QUB_ABC @QUBIGFS @QUBbioscience

Penultimate talk of the day from @UrjaThakrar discussing the need for welfare scientists to collaborate with environmental scientists within aquaculture #AWRN2024