M. L. (Laurie) CONNOR

Researcher
Animal Science
Canada

Biography

Laurie's research focus is on livestock reproduction, animal-environment interactions, welfare and management relative to pig housing concepts. Recent and current research include: a multi-institutional project assessing sow longevity and sow lameness in different housing systems and methods of early detection of lameness; partnering with the pork industry to provide decision-making tools for producers to successfully convert to sow group housing; leading a collaborative project focused on optimizing flooring and social management of group-housed gestating sows.

Research Intrest

Livestock reproduction, animal-environment interactions, welfare and management relative to pig housing concepts

List of Publications
Goumon, S., R. Bergeron, S. Torrey, L. Faucitano, T.M. Widowski, T. Crowe, M.L. Connor and H.W. Gonyou. 2013. Effect of ramp configuration on handling, heart rate and behaviour of near-market pigs at unloading. J. Anim. Sci. 91(8): 3889-3898.
Conte, S., R. Bergeron, H. Gonyou, J. Brown, F.C. Rioja-Lang, M.L. Connor and N. Devillers. 2014. Measure and characterization of lameness in gestating sows using force plate, kinematic, and accelerometer methods. J. Anim. Sci. 92(12):5693-5703.
Conte, S., R. Bergeron, H. Gonyou, J. Brown, F.C. Rioja-Lang, M.L. Connor and N. Devillers. 2015. Use of an analgesic to identify pain-related indicators of lameness in sows. Livest. Sci. 189: 203-208.