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