Overview
Background
Professor Alan Tilbrook is nationally and internationally recognised for leading scientific research in animal science and biomedical science (endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, behaviour, stress, and reproduction). He is a global leader in animal welfare science. Professor Tilbrook has an outstanding balanced portfolio in leadership, strategic planning, research, academia, education and government. He leads Animal Welfare within the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and the School of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland. Professor Tilbrook has established and is the Managing Director of The Animal Welfare Collaborative (TAWC), which is a university-facilitated network of individuals, companies, and organisations working together to make evidence-based improvements in animal welfare. TAWC is led by The University of Queensland in partnership with The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide and The University of Newcastle. He is Chair and Research Champion of the National Primary Industries Animal Welfare Research, Development and Extension Strategy, represents Universities Australia on the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching, was a founder, Deputy Director and Co-Director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre, was the Research Chief of Livestock and Farming Systems at the South Australian Research and Development Institute and was Deputy Head of the Department of Physiology at Monash University. He has held numerous national and local leadership roles. Professor Tilbrook's research is conceptually driven with a multidisciplinary and integrative approach. He has developed cutting edge research programs across a range of species including sheep, pigs, poultry, cattle, goats, rodents, horses and humans. Professor Tilbrook places a huge emphasis on collaboration, training and professional development.
Availability
- Professor Alan Tilbrook is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Stress, health and the welfare of laying hens
Tilbrook, A. J. and Fisher, A. D. (2020). Stress, health and the welfare of laying hens. Animal Production Science, 61 (10), 931-943. doi: 10.1071/an19666
2019
Journal Article
Reduced protein diet and amino acid concentration alter intestinal barrier function and performance of broiler chickens with or without synthetic glucocorticoid
Barekatain, R., Nattrass, G., Tilbrook, A. J., Chousalkar, K. and Gilani, S. (2019). Reduced protein diet and amino acid concentration alter intestinal barrier function and performance of broiler chickens with or without synthetic glucocorticoid. Poultry Science, 98 (9), 3662-3675. doi: 10.3382/ps/pey563
2019
Journal Article
Addressing animal welfare through collaborative stakeholder networks
Fernandes, Jill, Blache, Dominique, Maloney, Shane K., Martin, Graeme B., Venus, Bronwyn, Walker, Frederick Rohan, Head, Brian and Tilbrook, Alan (2019). Addressing animal welfare through collaborative stakeholder networks. Agriculture, 9 (6) 132, 132. doi: 10.3390/agriculture9060132
2019
Journal Article
Understanding Nature’s Way of Regulating Stress will Improve Animal Welfare and Productivity
Tilbrook, A. J. (2019). Understanding Nature’s Way of Regulating Stress will Improve Animal Welfare and Productivity. Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences, 9 (1). doi: 10.19080/jdvs.2019.09.555755
2019
Journal Article
Understanding Nature’s Way of Regulating Stress will Improve Animal Welfare and Productivity
Tilbrook, A.J. (2019). Understanding Nature’s Way of Regulating Stress will Improve Animal Welfare and Productivity. Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences. doi: 10.19080/JDVS.2019.09.555755
2018
Journal Article
Anogenital distance reflects the sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter and predicts her reproductive success
Seyfang, Jemma, Ralph, Cameron R., Hebart, Michelle L., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Kirkwood, Roy N. (2018). Anogenital distance reflects the sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter and predicts her reproductive success. Journal of Animal Science, 96 (9), 3856-3862. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky248
2018
Journal Article
The effects of floor space and nest box access on the physiology and behavior of caged laying hens
Engel, J.M., Widowski, T.M., Tilbrook, A.J., Butler, K.L. and Hemsworth, P.H. (2018). The effects of floor space and nest box access on the physiology and behavior of caged laying hens. Poultry Science, 98 (2), 533-547. doi: 10.3382/ps/pey378
2018
Journal Article
Sex bias of the birth litter affects surge but not tonic LH secretion in gilts
Seyfang, Jemma, Kirkwood, Roy N., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Ralph, Cameron R. (2018). Sex bias of the birth litter affects surge but not tonic LH secretion in gilts. Journal of Animal Science, 96 (6), 2195-2203. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky151
2018
Journal Article
The sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter can affect her fitness as a breeding female
Seyfang, J., Kirkwood, R. N., Tilbrook, A. J. and Ralph, C. R. (2018). The sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter can affect her fitness as a breeding female. Animal Production Science, 58 (9), 1567-1574. doi: 10.1071/AN17192
2018
Journal Article
Hormones, stress and the welfare of animals
Tilbrook, A. J. and Ralph, C. R. (2018). Hormones, stress and the welfare of animals. Animal Production Science, 58 (3), 408-415. doi: 10.1071/AN16808
2017
Journal Article
The sex ratio of a litter affects the behaviour of its female pigs until at least 16 weeks of age
Seyfang, Jemma, Plush, Kate J., Kirkwood, Roy N., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Ralph, Cameron R. (2017). The sex ratio of a litter affects the behaviour of its female pigs until at least 16 weeks of age. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 200, 45-50. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.12.001
2017
Journal Article
Neurophysiological assessment of animal welfare
Tilbrook, A. J. and Ralph, C. R. (2017). Neurophysiological assessment of animal welfare. Animal Production Science, 57 (12), 2370-2375. doi: 10.1071/AN17312
2017
Journal Article
Response to gonadotrophins differs for gilts from female- and male-biased litters
Seyfang, Jemma, Ralph, C. R., Tilbrook, A. J. and Kirkwood, R. N. (2017). Response to gonadotrophins differs for gilts from female- and male-biased litters. Animal Reproduction Science, 182, 134-137. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.05.012
2017
Journal Article
Hair cortisol and its potential value as a physiological measure of stress response in human and non-human animals
Burnard, C., Ralph, C., Hynd, P., Hocking Edwards, J. and Tilbrook, A. (2017). Hair cortisol and its potential value as a physiological measure of stress response in human and non-human animals. Animal Production Science, 57 (3), 401-414. doi: 10.1071/AN15622
2017
Conference Publication
A single intravenous injection of Kisspeptin evokes an increase in luteinising hormone in 15- and 18-week-old gilts
Ralph, C. R., Kirkwood, R. N. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2017). A single intravenous injection of Kisspeptin evokes an increase in luteinising hormone in 15- and 18-week-old gilts. 2017 Australasian Pig Science Association: Manipulating Pig Production XVI, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19 - 22 November 2017. C S I R O Publishing: Clayton, VIC, Australia. doi: 10.1071/ANv57n12Ab067
2017
Conference Publication
The pre-ovulatory luteinising hormone surge is affected by the sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter
Seyfang, J., Kirkwood, R. N., Tilbrook, A. J. and Ralph, C. R. (2017). The pre-ovulatory luteinising hormone surge is affected by the sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter. Manipulating Pig Production XVI, Melbourne, Australia, November 2017. Clayton, VIC Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/ANv57n12Ab016
2016
Journal Article
Effects of varying floor space on aggressive behavior and cortisol concentrations in group-housed sows
Hemsworth, P. H., Morrison, R. S., Tilbrook, A. J., Butler, K. L., Rice, M. and Moeller, S. J. (2016). Effects of varying floor space on aggressive behavior and cortisol concentrations in group-housed sows. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (11), 4809-4818. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0583
2016
Journal Article
Reducing sow confinement during farrowing and in early lactation increases piglet mortality1
Condous, P. C., Plush, K. J., Tilbrook, A. J. and van Wettere, W. H. E. J. (2016). Reducing sow confinement during farrowing and in early lactation increases piglet mortality1. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (7), 3022-3029. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-0145
2016
Journal Article
The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in sheep is attenuated during lactation in response to psychosocial and predator stress
Ralph, C. R. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2016). The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in sheep is attenuated during lactation in response to psychosocial and predator stress. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 55, 66-73. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2015.11.003
2016
Journal Article
Invited review: the usefulness of measuring glucocorticoids for assessing animal welfare
Ralph, C. R. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2016). Invited review: the usefulness of measuring glucocorticoids for assessing animal welfare. Journal of Animal Science, 94 (2), 457-470. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-9645
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Alan Tilbrook is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
PhD Analgesia and Haemostasis to achieve high standards of beef calf welfare in northern Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker
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Doctor Philosophy
Early life stress and subsequent stress resilience and emotionality in pigs
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Eliminating pig tail removal to improve welfare and industry sustainability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marta Navarro, Dr Arun Kumar, Professor Eugeni Roura
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Doctor Philosophy
Maternal-foetal programming of stress resilience in Merino sheep
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Gaughan, Dr Edward Narayan
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Dietary amino acid excesses and appetition in weaned pigs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura
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