PhD Student Animal Welfare
"My research will improve animal welfare!"
Mairi Stewart's passion for animals has led to a career in animal welfare research with AgResearch.
Mairi is now completing a PhD with Massey University and AgResearch which involves developing a non-invasive method for measuring stress in farm animals. Using an infrared thermographic camera she records an image of the heat being emitted by the animal…high temperatures mean high stress.
"At AgResearch I get to undertake research that contributes to my PhD studies and in the long term I hope my research will improve animal welfare on farms…. that's what really drives me".
"My interests are mountain biking, gym, running, and I enjoy travelling"