For an up to date list see: Google Scholar profile Asher, Lucy; England, Gary CW; Sommerville, Rebecca; Harvey, Naomi D; (2020) Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase conflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog. Biology letters 16: 20200097 Herborn, Katherine A; McElligott, Alan G; Mitchell, Malcolm A; Sandilands, Victoria; Bradshaw, Brett; Asher, Lucy; (2020) Spectral entropy of early-life distress calls as an iceberg indicator of chicken welfare. Journal of the Royal Society Interface 17: 20200086 Hintze, Sara; Maulbetsch, Freija; Asher, Lucy; Winckler, Christoph; (2020) Doing nothing and what it looks like: inactivity in fattening cattle. PeerJ 8: e9395 Belshaw, Zoe; Dean, Rachel; Asher, Lucy; (2020) “You can be blind because of loving them so much”: the impact on owners in the United Kingdom of living with a dog with osteoarthritis. BMC Veterinary Research 16: 44105 Belshaw, Zoe; Dean, Rachel; Asher, Lucy; (2020) Slower, shorter, sadder: a qualitative study exploring how dog walks change when the canine participant develops osteoarthritis. BMC veterinary research 16: 44044 Dubé, M B; Asher, Lucy; Würbel, Hanno; Riemer, Stefanie; Melotti, Luca; (2020) Parallels in the interactive effect of highly sensitive personality and social factors on behaviour problems in dogs and humans. Scientific reports 10: 44075 Rufener, Christina; Abreu, Yandy; Asher, Lucy; Berezowski, John A; Sousa, Filipe Maximiano; Stratmann, Ariane; Toscano, Michael J; (2019) Keel bone fractures are associated with individual mobility of laying hens in an aviary system. Applied animal behaviour science 217: 48-56 M Friel, HP Kunc, K Griffin, L Asher, LM Collins (2019) Positive and negative contexts predict duration of pig vocalisations. Scientific reports 9 (1), 2062 2019 L Yon, E Williams, ND Harvey, L Asher (2019) Development of a behavioural welfare assessment tool for routine use with captive elephants. PloS one 14 (2), e0210783. C James, L Asher, K Herborn, J Wiseman (2018) The effect of supplementary ultraviolet wavelengths on broiler chicken welfare indicators. Applied animal behaviour science 209, 55-64. C Rufener, J Berezowski, FM Sousa, Y Abreu, L Asher, MJ Toscano (2018) Finding hens in a haystack: Consistency of movement patterns within and across individual laying hens maintained in large groups. Scientific reports 8 (1), 12303 2 E Williams, C Chadwick, L Yon, L Asher (2018) A review of current indicators of welfare in captive elephants (Loxodonta africana and Elephas maximus) Ladha, C., Belshaw, Z., O’Sullivan, J., & Asher, L. (2018). A step in the right direction: an open-design pedometer algorithm for dogs. BMC veterinary research, 14(1), 107. |
Asher, L., Harvey, N. D., Green, M., & England, G. C. W. (2017). Application of survival analysis and multistate modeling to understand animal behavior: examples from guide dogs. Frontiers in veterinary science, 4, 116. |
Braem, M., Asher, L., Furrer, S., Lechner, I., Würbel, H., & Melotti, L. (2017). Development of the “Highly Sensitive Dog” questionnaire to evaluate the personality dimension “Sensory Processing Sensitivity” in dogs. PLOS ONE, 12(5), e0177616. |
Chadwick, C. L., Williams, E., Asher, L., & Yon, L. (2017). Incorporating stakeholder perspectives into the assessment and provision of captive elephant welfare. Animal Welfare, 26(4), 461-472. |
Craigon, P. J., Hobson-West, P., England, G. C. W., Whelan, C., Lethbridge, E., & Asher, L. (2017). “She’s a dog at the end of the day”: Guide dog owners’ perspectives on the behaviour of their guide dog. PLOS ONE, 12(4), e0176018. |
Harvey, N. D., Craigon, P. J., Blythe, S. A., England, G. C. W., & Asher, L. (2017). An evidence-based decision assistance model for predicting training outcome in juvenile guide dogs. PLOS ONE, 12(6), e0174261. |
Ladha, C., O’Sullivan, J., Belshaw, Z., & Asher, L. (2017). GaitKeeper: a system for measuring canine gait. Sensors, 17(2), 309. |
Sommerville, R., O’Connor, E. A., & Asher, L. (2017). Why do dogs play? Function and welfare implications of play in the domestic dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 197, 1-8. |
Stevens, K. N., Asher, L., Griffin, K., Friel, M., O’Connell, N., & Collins, L. M. (2017). A comparison of inferential analysis methods for multilevel studies: Implications for drawing conclusions in animal welfare science. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 197, 101-111. |
Asher, L., Friel, M., Griffin, K., & Collins, L. M. (2016). Mood and personality interact to determine cognitive biases in pigs. Biology Letters, 12(11), 20160402. |
Belshaw, Z., Asher, L., & Dean, R. (2016). Is it worth the risk? The attitudes of owners and veterinary professionals to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) in dogs with osteoarthritis. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 57, 72-73. |
Belshaw, Z., Asher, L., & Dean, R. (2016). Why do owners of dogs with osteoarthritis use Dr Google? Journal of Small Animal Practice, 57, 49. |
Belshaw, Z., Asher, L., & Dean, R. S. (2016). The attitudes of owners and veterinary professionals in the United Kingdom to the risk of adverse events associated with using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat dogs with osteoarthritis. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 131, 121-126. |
Belshaw, Z., Asher, L., & Dean, R. S. (2016). Systematic review of outcome measures reported in clinical canine osteoarthritis research. Veterinary Surgery, 45(4), 480-487. |
Caron-Lormier, G., England, G. C. W., Green, M. J., & Asher, L. (2016). Using the incidence and impact of health conditions in guide dogs to investigate healthy ageing in working dogs. The Veterinary Journal, 207, 124-130. |
Caron-Lormier, G., Harvey, N. D., England, G. C. W., & Asher, L. (2016). A new metric for quantifying the relative impact of risk factors on loss of working life illustrated in a population of working dogs. PLOS ONE, 11(11), e0165414. |
Caron-Lormier, G., Harvey, N. D., England, G. C. W., & Asher, L. (2016). Using the incidence and impact of behavioural conditions in guide dogs to investigate patterns in undesirable behaviour in dogs. Scientific reports, 6, 23860. |
Friel, M., Kunc, H. P., Griffin, K., Asher, L., & Collins, L. M. (2016). Acoustic signalling reflects personality in a social mammal. Royal Society open science, 3(6), 160178. |
Harvey, N. D., Craigon, P. J., Blythe, S. A., England, G. C. W., & Asher, L. (2016). Social rearing environment influences dog behavioral development. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 16, 13-21. |
Harvey, N. D., Craigon, P. J., Sommerville, R., McMillan, C., Green, M., England, G. C. W., & Asher, L. (2016). Test-retest reliability and predictive validity of a juvenile guide dog behavior test. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 11, 65-76. |
Audrestch, H. M., Whelan, C. T., Grice, D., Asher, L., England, G. C. W., & Freeman, S. L. (2015). Recognizing the value of assistance dogs in society. Disability and health journal, 8(4), 469-474. |
Belshaw, Z., Asher, L., Harvey, N. D., & Dean, R. S. (2015). Quality of life assessment in domestic dogs: An evidence-based rapid review. The Veterinary Journal, 206(2), 203-212. |
Evans, K. M., Lewis, T. W., Asher, L., Blythe, S., Bottomley, M., Tootill, L., Blott, S. C. (2015). Genetic evaluation of traits in a standardized behavioral test for potential guide dog puppies using crossbreed models. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 10(6), 459-464. |
Harvey, N. D., Asher, L., & England, G. (2015). Influence of early environment on personality scores of 12-month-old trainee guide dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 10(5), 446. |
Jamieson, J., Reiss, M. J., Allen, D., Asher, L., Parker, M. O., Wathes, C. M., & Abeyesinghe, S. M. (2015). Adolescents care but don’t feel responsible for farm animal welfare. Society & Animals, 23(3), 269-297. |
Liste, G., Asher, L., & Broom, D. M. (2014). When a duck initiates movement, do others follow? Testing preference in groups. Ethology, 120(12), 1199-1206. |
Abeyesinghe, S. M., Drewe, J. A., Asher, L., Wathes, C. M., & Collins, L. M. (2013). Do hens have friends? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 143(1), 61-66. |
Asher, L., Blythe, S., Roberts, R., Toothill, L., Craigon, P. J., Evans, K. M., England, G. C. W. (2013). A standardized behavior test for potential guide dog puppies: Methods and association with subsequent success in guide dog training. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 8(6), 431-438. |
Asher, L., Collins, L. M., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Nicol, C. J. (2013). Flocking for food or flockmates? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 147(1), 94-103. |
Buckland, E. L., Whiting, M. C., Abeyesinghe, S. M., Asher, L., Corr, S., & Wathes, C. M. (2013). A survey of stakeholders’ opinions on the priority issues affecting the welfare of companion dogs in Great Britain. Animal Welfare, 22(2), 239-253. |
Asher, L., & Collins, L. M. (2012). Assessing synchrony in groups: are you measuring what you think you are measuring? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 138(3), 162-169. |
Bettley, C. D., Cardwell, J. M., Collins, L. M., & Asher, L. (2012). A review of scientific literature on inherited disorders in domestic horse breeds. Animal Welfare-, 21(1), 59. |
Jamieson, J., Reiss, M. J., Allen, D., Asher, L., Wathes, C. M., & Abeyesinghe, S. M. (2012). Measuring the success of a farm animal welfare education event. Animal Welfare, 21(1), 65. |
Morgan, K. V., Hurly, T. A., Bateson, M., Asher, L., & Healy, S. D. (2012). Context-dependent decisions among options varying in a single dimension. Behavioural processes, 89(2), 115-120. |
Asher, L., Buckland, E. L., Phylactopoulos, C. I., Whiting, M. C., Abeyesinghe, S. M., & Wathes, C. M. (2011). Estimation of the number and demographics of companion dogs in the UK. BMC veterinary research, 7(1), 74. |
Collins, L. M., Asher, L., Pfeiffer, D. U., Browne, W. J., & Nicol, C. J. (2011). Clustering and synchrony in laying hens: The effect of environmental resources on social dynamics. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 129(1), 43-53. |
Collins, L. M., Asher, L., Summers, J., & McGreevy, P. (2011). Getting priorities straight: risk assessment and decision-making in the improvement of inherited disorders in pedigree dogs. The Veterinary Journal, 189(2), 147-154. |
Grierson, J., Asher, L., & Grainger, K. (2011). An investigation into risk factors for bilateral canine cruciate ligament rupture. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 24(03), 192-196. |
Asher, L., Diesel, G., Summers, J. F., McGreevy, P. D., & Collins, L. M. (2010). Conformational disorders in dogs-analysing the association with breed standards. Veterinary Record, 166(1), 26-26. |
Brilot, B. O., Asher, L., & Bateson, M. (2010). Stereotyping starlings are more ‘pessimistic’. Animal cognition, 13(5), 721-731. |
Collins, L. M., Asher, L., Summers, J. F., Diesel, G., & McGreevy, P. D. (2010). Welfare epidemiology as a tool to assess the welfare impact of inherited defects on the pedigree dog population. Anim Welf, 19(S1), 67-75. |
Summers, J. F., Diesel, G., Asher, L., McGreevy, P. D., & Collins, L. M. (2010). Inherited defects in pedigree dogs. Part 2: Disorders that are not related to breed standards. The Veterinary Journal, 183(1), 39-45. |
Asher, L., Collins, L. M., Ortiz-Pelaez, A., Drewe, J. A., Nicol, C. J., & Pfeiffer, D. U. (2009). Recent advances in the analysis of behavioural organization and interpretation as indicators of animal welfare. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 6(41), 1103-1119. |
Asher, L., Davies, G. T. O., Bertenshaw, C. E., Cox, M. A. A., & Bateson, M. (2009). The effects of cage volume and cage shape on the condition and behaviour of captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 116(2), 286-294. |
Asher, L., Diesel, G., Summers, J. F., McGreevy, P. D., & Collins, L. M. (2009). Inherited defects in pedigree dogs. Part 1: Disorders related to breed standards. The Veterinary Journal, 182(3), 402-411. |
Asher, L., Kirkden, R. D., & Bateson, M. (2009). An empirical investigation of two assumptions of motivation testing in captive starlings (Sturnus vulgaris): Do animals have an energy budget to ‘spend’? and does cost reduce demand? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 118(3), 152-160. |
Brilot, B. O., Asher, L., & Bateson, M. (2009). Water bathing alters the speed–accuracy trade-off of escape flights in European starlings. Animal Behaviour, 78(4), 801-807. |
Brilot, B. O., Asher, L., Feenders, G., & Bateson, M. (2009). Quantification of abnormal repetitive behaviour in captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Behavioural processes, 82(3), 256-264. |
Asher, L., & Bateson, M. (2008). Use and husbandry of captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) in scientific research: a review of current practice. Laboratory Animals, 42(2), 111-126. |
Asher, L., Brilot, B., Feenders, G., & Bateson, M. (2008). A comparison of different methods for quantifying stereotypic behaviour patterns in captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Measuring Behavior 2008, 246. |
Matheson, S. M., Asher, L., & Bateson, M. (2008). Larger, enriched cages are associated with ‘optimistic’response biases in captive European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 109(2), 374-383. |