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Dr Elize van VollenhovenBVSc, LLB, PhD Tel: +27(0) 12 529 8263 Dr Elize van Vollenhoven’s primary area of research focuses on stress in companion animals. The main aim of the research is to use non-invasive methods, such as behavioural indicators and heart rate variability, to quantify the stress. She is also investigating stress mitigating strategies such as pheromones, acupuncture and behavioural modification. |
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Dr Chiraag SimaoBVSc, BSc(Hons) Tel: +27(0) 12 529 8271 Dr Chiraag Simao’s research focus is the study of heart rate variability (HRV) in horses to uncover its relationship to emotional states. The main objective of her research is to expand on current HRV knowledge, stress responses and overall well-being of animals. |
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Dr Ashleigh KnowlesBSc, BVSc Tel: +27(0) 12 529 8260 Dr Ashleigh Knowles’s research focuses primarily on the physiological assessment of specific behaviours and stress in companion animals. The main aim of the research is to investigate the use of non-invasive, objective methods, such as the measurement of heart rate variability, to detect important behavioural traits in working animals. |
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