Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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E. coli is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals. Some strains can cause severe food poisoning

Deadly bacteria found in dog bowls. We’ve discovered E. coli, salmonella and MRSA in dog water bowls, which could put animal and human health at risk. In the first project of its kind, a lecturer and graduate showed that deadly bacteria is less likely to thrive in a stainless steel bowl than a plastic one. Audiobooks could improve cows’ welfare. Our research into the effect of audiobooks and music on dairy cows’ behaviour found that cows fed for longer and were more sociable when experiencing country and classical music and audiobooks, and rested more when not exposed to them. Our findings may be used to enhance animal welfare. Dog trained to save endangered hedgehogs. Our lecturer and resident hedgehog expert has been training Henry, the special detection springer spaniel, to sniff out nesting hedgehogs in land development projects so they can be moved to safety. Injury risk for dogs jumping from cars. We've been researching dogs jumping down from car boots. We’ve found that this can cause an increased risk of developing a long-term joint disease in their front legs – particularly after long journeys. Here are a few examples of how our students and staff are making a difference to the lives of animals through research.