Aisling Carroll

Career Overview

Having first completed a degree in Microbiology, I started working at Hartpury in 2016 after completing my MSc in Equine Science. Over the years I have developed myself as an educator and programme manager, and have been outreach coordinator for the Animal and more recently the Equine departments during this time. I have a keen interest in HE Learning and Teaching because I feel this helps the University in supporting our students and supports outreach STEM activities to promote widening participation.

I am currently undertaking a PhD at Hartpury investigating dairy management practice and calf microbiome development in relation to health and performance.

Teaching and supervision

• Equine Genetics
• Equine Disease
• Advanced Animal Microbiology
• Dissertation module leader and project supervision for Equine Science students

Research interests

• The influence of birth weight on dairy Holstein heifer calf health and growth prior to weaning
• The equine microbiome and applications in health and management
• Environmental methods used by veterinary centres to reduce stress of cats and dogs during practice visits
• Frequency of owner-reported bacterial infections in pet guinea pigs
• Evaluations of faecal microbiota changes in dairy calves associated with management events and its influence on dairy cattle in production
• Canine hydrotherapy and antimicrobial management practices
• Microbial assessment of canine drinking water and the impact of bowl construction materials

Professional memberships

• Fellow of the higher education academy
• British Society for Animal Science
• The Microbiology Society

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