The overall theme of my research is the consequences of animal management on their performance, ability to cope with pathogens and environmental impact. 

Specific areas of research include:

• Modelling the responses of animals to their management, including feeding and health challenges
• Interactions between host nutrition and responses to pathogens in laboratory and farm animals
•  Describing different genotypes and phenotypes of animals, with emphasis in their ability to cope with disease
• Factors,  including health challenges, affecting the behaviour and welfare of animals 
• Introduction of disruptive technologies, such as automated disease detection, in livestock systems 
• The effects of climate change on disease risk to farm and wild animal populations