I graduated in Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney in 1987 and since then have worked in private veterinary practice in Australia and the UK; completed a PhD studying the role of growth factors in chronic renal failure at the Womens & Childrens Hospital in Adelaide; had postdoctoral positions in Stockholm, Sweden and in Sydney; ran a research laboratory at the IMVS in Adelaide developing a model of angiogenesis using chick embryos, and; worked as a systematic reviewer for ASERNIP-S and as an independent reviewer for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC). In 2006 I took up my present position at the Roseworthy Campus of the University of Adelaide.
A multidisciplinary approach to flexible learning and improving student feedback through implementation of the Peer Assisted Study Scheme (PASS) at the University of Adelaide (Cathy Snelling, Sophie Karanicolas, Eleanor Pierce, Mario Ricci, Susan Hazel) LTC Implementation Grant ($16,000)
A Team Based Approach to improve student learning outcomes and enhance graduate attributes at the University of Adelaide (Susan Hazel) LTC Implementation Grant ($5,000)
Research Interests
Human-Animal Interactions (Convenor of the Human-Animal Research Group in Adelaide; see HARG)
Impact of a Guide Dog on blind or vision impaired people (Chris Muldoon, co-supervised by Prof Anna Chur-Hansen)
The relationship between lamb temperament and meat quality (Cathy
Dodd, co-supervised by Assoc Prof Wayne Pitchford & Dr Janelle
Hocking-Edwards)
Behavioural
effects of placental restriction, neonatal
growth and dietary methyl supplementation in lambs (Damien Hunter,
co-supervised with Prof Julie Owens, Kathy Gatford, Julia Pitcher, Karen
Kind)
Current Hons Projects
A study of dog attacks in Charles Sturt Council (Ian Buxton)
The impact of intrauterine growth restriction on stress related behaviour in sheep (Danila Marini)
Previous Hons Projects
Puppy & Up: A longitudinal study of puppy temperament and owner
attachment (Ashwin Nathan, co-supervisor Dr Michelle McArthur)
Formal evaluation of the 'We are Family' program (Alicia Kemp,
co-supervisors Prof Anna Chur-Hansen, Dr Michelle McArthur, supported by
the Dog and Cat Management Board)
Feeding strategies to reduce 'frustration' and aggression amongst
group housed sows and gilts (Anthony Martyniuk, co-supervisor Dr Will
van Wettere, supported by APL)
Puppy socialisation programs in Adelaide (Abbie Matheson, supported by the Dog and Cat Management Board)
Effect of treatment and behaviour of prime cattle pre-slaughter and
energy reserves as indicated by ultimate pH of beef. (Cathy Dodd,
co-supervised with Assoc Prof Wayne Pitchford and Dr Dave Rutley)
Obesity in dogs (Tegan Hadley, co-supervised with Dr Karen Kind, Prof Phil Hynd and Dr Jane McNicholl)
Role of shelter belts in free range systems in reducing the need
for beak trimming (Emma Borland; co-supervised with Phil Glatz, SARDI)
A study of the optimal method of euthanasia in the Zebrafish (Danio rerio) (Tim Trainor, co-supervised with Dr Cindy Bottema)
Evaluation of Ganoderma for treatment of surgical mulesing wounds (Danielle Davis; co-supervised with Prof Phil Hynd)
Genotype by nutrition interactions on duration of postpartum
anoestrus in beef cows via assessment of cow behaviour (Rachel Savage,
co-supervised with Dr Karen Kind & Assoc Prof Wayne Pitchford)
Behavioural and Physiological Methods to Predict Future Success in
Guide Dog Puppies in the Royal Society for the Blind Guide Dogs Program
(Ally Hirst, co-supervised with Chris Muldoon)
Past Masters Project
A longitudinal pilot study comparing the link between attachment
and RSB Guide Dog puppy educator's physical and psychological health
(Lucy-Kate Werner, co-supervised with Prof Anna Chur-Hansen)
Publications
Hazel SJ, Signal T, Taylor N (2011) Can teaching
veterinary and animal science students about animal welfare affect their
attitude to animals and human-related empathy? Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 38:74-83
Hynd P, Hazel SJ (2010)
Animal Science education in Australia- current situation and future needs. Are current training and education programs appropriate for the animal industry needs over the next 10-15 years? Proc Aust Soc Anim Prod 28:24-31
Hazel SJ, van Hout P, Luxton B (2010) Fenced Dog Parks in Adelaide. Proceedings of the AIAM Annual Conference, Glenelg, Adelaide, October
Hazel SJ (2010) Teaching animal welfare and ethics to undergraduate students, Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association PanPac Meeting
Member, SA Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Member, Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Animal Welfare Chapter Member, Australian Veterinary Association
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