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330
National Ranking
38

Overview

Toby G Knowles is affiliated with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Their research contributions primarily lie within the fields of Veterinary, Medicine, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to animal health and science.

The scientist's work covers several subfields, including Small Animals, Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology, Equine studies, and Surgery. The research topics encompass Human-Animal Interaction Studies, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology, Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia, Veterinary Equine Medical Research, Meat and Animal Product Quality, and Pediatric Pain Management Techniques.

Recent publications illustrate a focus on animal behavior and veterinary medicine. Selected works include:

  • 'Generation Pup' - protocol for a longitudinal study of dog behaviour and health (2021, BMC Veterinary Research)
  • Development of the Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS): A multidimensional composite pain scale specific to rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021, PLoS ONE)
  • Owner perception of problem behaviours in dogs aged 6 and 9-months (2020, Applied Animal Behaviour Science)
  • Halal food marketing: an evaluation of UK halal standards (2020, Journal of Islamic Marketing)
  • The ethics of Halal meat consumption: preferences of consumers in England according to the method of slaughter (2020, Veterinary Record)

Frequent publication venues for Toby G Knowles include Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Veterinary Record, Animals, PLoS ONE, and Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, indicating a consistent contribution to both veterinary clinical research and animal behavior literature.

Their collaboration network features several recurring co-authors with notable joint research output, including:

  • Jane Murray
  • Rachel Kinsman
  • Rosa Costa
  • Séverine Tasker
  • Rachel A. Casey

This network suggests a broad engagement with fellow researchers on topics related to veterinary science, animal welfare, and behavior.

Best Publications

  • Prevalence of leg weakness in broiler chickens and its relationship with genotype.

    S C Kestin;T G Knowles;A E Tinch;N G Gregory

  • Leg disorders in broiler chickens: Prevalence, risk factors and prevention

    Toby G. Knowles;Steven C. Kestin;Susan M. Haslam;Steven N. Brown

  • Changes in the blood biochemical and haematological profile of neonatal calves with age

    T. G. Knowles;J. E. Edwards;K. J. Bazeley;S. N. Brown

  • A REVIEW OF THE ROAD TRANSPORT OF CATTLE

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  • Effects on cattle of transport by road for up to 15 hours

    P D Warriss;S N Brown;T G Knowles;S C Kestin

  • Differential effects of increased stocking density, mediated by increased flock size, on feather pecking and aggression in laying hens

    Christine J Nicol;NG Gregory;Toby G Knowles;ID Parkman

  • Stress physiology of animals during transport

    TG Knowles;PD Warriss

  • Factors affecting the prevalence of foot pad dermatitis, hock burn and breast burn in broiler chicken

    Sue Haslam;Toby G Knowles;Steven N Brown;L Wilkins

  • Influence of housing system and design on bone strength and keel bone fractures in laying hens

    L. J. Wilkins;J. L. McKinstry;N. C. Avery;T. G. Knowles

  • Limb bone strength and movement in laying hens from different housing systems.

    T G Knowles;D M Broom

  • Effect of lairage time on levels of stress and meat quality in pigs

    P. D. Warriss;S. N. Brown;J. E. Edwards;T. G. Knowles

  • Do Fish Perceive Anaesthetics as Aversive

    Gareth D. Readman;Stewart F. Owen;Joanna C. Murrell;Toby G. Knowles

  • The risk factors affecting the development of gentle and severe feather pecking in loose housed laying hens

    Sarah L. Lambton;Toby G. Knowles;Caroline Yorke;Christine J. Nicol

  • Effects of journey and lairage time on steers transported to slaughter in Chile.

    C. Gallo;G. Lizondo;T. G. Knowles

  • The handling and transport of broilers and spent hens

    T.G. Knowles;D.M. Broom

  • The development, implementation and testing of a lameness control programme based on HACCP principles and designed for heifers on dairy farms

    N.J. Bell;M.J. Bell;T.G. Knowles;H.R. Whay

  • Effects on sheep of transport by road for up to 24 hours.

    TG Knowles;SN Brown;PD Warriss;AJ Phillips

  • Effects on cattle of transportation by road for up to 31 hours.

    T G Knowles;P D Warriss;S N Brown;J E Edwards

  • A review of the road transport of slaughter sheep

    T. G. Knowles

  • Species specific anaesthetics for fish anaesthesia and euthanasia.

    Gareth D. Readman;Stewart F. Owen;Toby G. Knowles;Joanna C. Murrell

  • Halal stunning and slaughter: Criteria for the assessment of dead animals.

    Awal Fuseini;Toby G. Knowles;Phil J. Hadley;Steve B. Wotton

  • A validated macroscopic key to assess fin damage in farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

    Imogen Hoyle;Birgit Oidtmann;Tim Ellis;James Turnbull

  • Factors affecting the mortality of pigs being transported to slaughter

    X Averos;Toby G Knowles;SN Brown;PD Warriss

  • Prevalence study and risk factor analysis of selected bacterial, protozoal and viral, including vector-borne, pathogens in cats from Cyprus

    Charalampos Attipa;Kostas Papasouliotis;Laia Solano-Gallego;Gad Baneth

  • The effect of rearing environment on feather pecking in young and adult laying hens

    Anne Marie Gilani;Toby G. Knowles;Christine J. Nicol

  • The depletion of glycogen stores and indices of dehydration in transported broilers

    P.D. Warriss;S.C. Kestin;S.N. Brown;T.G. Knowles

  • Description of outcomes of experimental infection with feline haemoplasmas: Copy numbers, haematology, Coombs' testing and blood glucose concentrations

    Séverine Tasker;Iain R. Peters;Kostas Papasouliotis;Simon M. Cue

  • Continuous monitoring of pop hole usage by commercially housed free-range hens throughout the production cycle.

    GJ Richards;LJ Wilkins;Toby G Knowles;F Booth

  • Fin Erosion in Farmed Fish

    T Ellis;B Oidtmann;S St-Hilaire;JF Turnbull

  • Effects of lairage time on body temperature and glycogen reserves of broiler chickens held in transport modules.

    P D Warriss;T G Knowles;S N Brown;J E Edwards

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul D. Warriss
Paul D. Warriss University of Bristol
J. E. Edwards
J. E. Edwards University of Bristol
Christine J Nicol
Christine J Nicol Royal Veterinary College
Michael J. Day
Michael J. Day Murdoch University
Christopher R Helps
Christopher R Helps University of Bristol
S.B. Wotton
S.B. Wotton University of Bristol
Donald M. Broom
Donald M. Broom University of Cambridge
David C J Main
David C J Main Royal Agricultural University
Laura E. Green
Laura E. Green University of Birmingham

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