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D-Index
29
Citations
2777
World Ranking
2615
National Ranking
46

Alison Hanlon publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alison Hanlon sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 100 publications — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

Alison Hanlon D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alison Hanlon sits on this spectrum.

20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 29 D-Index — 20th percentile

20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Overview

Alison Hanlon is affiliated with University College Dublin in Ireland and conducts research primarily in the areas of agricultural and biological sciences, veterinary medicine, and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work spans several interrelated fields including small animals, genetics, agronomy and crop science, plant science, and ecology.

The main topics of Alison Hanlon's research include animal behavior and welfare studies, human-animal interaction studies, animal disease management and epidemiology, agriculture and farm safety, veterinary practice and education studies, agriculture sustainability and environmental impact, and zoonotic diseases and public health.

Frequent co-authors in their research include Agnese Balzani, Laura Boyle, Simon J. More, Paul J. McDermott, and Aideen McKevitt, reflecting collaborative efforts within the veterinary and agricultural science communities.

Alison Hanlon publishes regularly in several academic venues, including Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Animals, Irish Veterinary Journal, Equine Veterinary Journal, and Journal of Dairy Science. These journals focus on diverse aspects of veterinary science, animal welfare, and agricultural research, aligning with the broad areas of their scholarly activity.

Among the notable papers associated with Alison Hanlon are:

  • "Factors that Influence Farmers' Views on Farm Animal Welfare: A Semi-Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis," 2020, Animals
  • "A Perspective on the Use of Sexed Semen to Reduce the Number of Surplus Male Dairy Calves in Ireland: A Pilot Study," 2021, Frontiers in Veterinary Science
  • "Exploring farmers' attitudes and determinants of dairy calf welfare in an expanding dairy sector," 2021, Journal of Dairy Science
  • "Current Consumer Perceptions of Animal Welfare across Different Farming Sectors on the Island of Ireland," 2022, Animals
  • "Survey of the knowledge and perceptions of horse owners in Ireland of common clinical conditions and their impact," 2022, Equine Veterinary Journal

Best Publications

  • Hoof disorders, locomotion ability and lying times of cubicle-housed compared to pasture-based dairy cows

    Gabriela Olmos;Gabriela Olmos;Laura Boyle;Alison Hanlon;Joe Patton

  • Students' attitudes to animal welfare and rights in Europe and Asia

    C J C Phillips;S Izmirli;S J Aldavood;M Alonso

  • An International Comparison of Female and Male Students' Attitudes to the Use of Animals

    Clive Phillips;Serdar Izmirli;Javid Aldavood;Marta Alonso

  • Evaluating the prevalence of tail biting and carcase condemnations in slaughter pigs in the Republic and Northern Ireland, and the potential of abattoir meat inspection as a welfare surveillance tool

    Sarah Harley;Simon More;Niamh O'Connell;Alison Hanlon

  • Good animal welfare makes economic sense: potential of pig abattoir meat inspection as a welfare surveillance tool

    Sarah Harley;Simon More;Laura Boyle;Niamh O’ Connell

  • A brief note on the validation of a system for recording lying behaviour in dairy cows

    Keelin O’Driscoll;Keelin O’Driscoll;Laura Boyle;Alison Hanlon

  • Docking the value of pigmeat? Prevalence and financial implications of welfare lesions in Irish slaughter pigs.

    S. Harley;L.A. Boyle;N. E. O'Connell;S. J. More

  • Factors that Influence Farmers' Views on Farm Animal Welfare: A Semi-Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis.

    Agnese Balzani;Alison Hanlon

  • Approaches to teaching animal welfare at 13 veterinary schools worldwide.

    Caroline J. Hewson;Eva Baranyiová;Donald M. Broom;Michael S. Cockram

  • Study on the Association between Tail Lesion Score, Cold Carcass Weight, and Viscera Condemnations in Slaughter Pigs

    Dayane Lemos Teixeira;Dayane Lemos Teixeira;Sarah Harley;Alison Hanlon;Niamh Elizabeth O’Connell

  • Validation of carcass lesions as indicators for on-farm health and welfare of pigs.

    N. van Staaveren;B. Doyle;E. G. Manzanilla;J. A. Calderón Díaz

  • The effect of mixing entire male pigs prior to transport to slaughter on behaviour, welfare and carcass lesions.

    Nienke van Staaveren;Dayane Lemos Teixeira;Alison Hanlon;Laura Ann Boyle

  • Effects of scalding and dehairing of pig carcasses at abattoirs on the visibility of welfare-related lesions

    Grace Carroll;L. A. Boyle;D. L. Teixeira;N. van Staaveren;N. van Staaveren

  • The Effect of Out-Wintering Pad Design on Hoof Health and Locomotion Score of Dairy Cows

    K. O’Driscoll;L. Boyle;P. French;A. Hanlon

  • Policy Delphi with vignette methodology as a tool to evaluate the perception of equine welfare

    Joe Collins;Alison Hanlon;Simon J. More;Patrick G. Wall

  • Relationship between tail lesions and lung health in slaughter pigs.

    Nienke van Staaveren;Ana P. Vale;Edgar G. Manzanilla;Dayane L. Teixeira

  • Peripartum health and welfare of Holstein-Friesian cows in a confinement-TMR system compared to a pasture-based system

    G Olmos;JF Mee;A Hanlon;J Patton

  • Prevalence of welfare outcomes in the weaner and finisher stages of the production cycle on 31 Irish pig farms

    Nienke van Staaveren;Nienke van Staaveren;Nienke van Staaveren;Julia Adriana Calderón Díaz;Edgar Garcia Manzanilla;Edgar Garcia Manzanilla;Alison Hanlon

  • The effect of breed and housing system on dairy cow feeding and lying behaviour

    Keelin O’Driscoll;Laura Boyle;Alison Hanlon

  • The management and behavioural history of 100 dogs reported for biting a person

    Edmond N. O'Sullivan;Boyd R. Jones;Kathleen O'Sullivan;Alison J. Hanlon

  • Effects of repeated changes in group composition on immune response, behaviour, adrenal activity and liveweight gain in farmed red deer yearlings

    A. J. Hanlon;S. M. Rhind;H. W. Reid;C. Burrells

  • Evaluation of current equine welfare issues in Ireland: causes, desirability, feasibility and means of raising standards.

    J. A. Collins;A. Hanlon;S. J. More;P. G. Wall

  • Ethical challenges facing veterinary professionals in Ireland: results from Policy Delphi with vignette methodology

    M. Magalhães-Sant'Ana;S. J. More;D. B. Morton;A. Hanlon

Frequent Co-Authors

Simon J. More
Simon J. More University College Dublin
Laura A. Boyle
Laura A. Boyle Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Niamh O'Connell
Niamh O'Connell Queen's University Belfast
John F. Mee
John F. Mee Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Linda J. Keeling
Linda J. Keeling Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Clive J. C. Phillips
Clive J. C. Phillips Curtin University
Alistair Lawrence
Alistair Lawrence Scotland's Rural College
Donagh P. Berry
Donagh P. Berry Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Brendan Horan
Brendan Horan Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
J.J. Murphy
J.J. Murphy Teagasc - The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority

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Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in expanding their knowledge beyond Animal Science and Veterinary studies, several related online degrees offer promising career paths. For example, pursuing an accelerated exercise science degree online can provide a strong foundation in animal physiology and rehabilitation, which is valuable in veterinary rehabilitation and sports medicine.

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Choosing the right accredited online program ensures that students gain quality education while maintaining flexibility. These pathways open doors to interdisciplinary careers combining science, psychology, and animal care.

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