Submitted by J. Hudson on Tue, 21/04/2026 - 13:32
The Department of Veterinary Medicine is proud to celebrate a remarkable academic achievement by Professor Don Broom and his research group, whose collective body of work has now surpassed 800 peer-reviewed papers, alongside an additional 33 books.
Spanning decades of pioneering research, this extensive output has shaped global understanding across animal behaviour, welfare, disease transmission, and sustainability. Of these contributions, Professor Broom himself has authored 403 refereed papers and 15 books, reflecting an enduring commitment to advancing both science and its real-world impact.
This milestone also highlights the longevity and evolution of the group’s research. Professor Broom’s first refereed publication, “Specific habituation by chicks,” appeared in Nature in 1968, marking the beginning of a distinguished academic journey.
The most recent publications, papers number 799 and 800, demonstrate the continued relevance and breadth of this work. These include “One biology and the status of humans,” published in Animals, and a collaborative study on stress responses in fish published in Frontiers in Ethology.
Reaching this milestone is not only a testament to Professor Broom’s leadership and vision, but also to the many collaborators and researchers who have contributed to this internationally influential body of work. It underscores the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in research that informs policy, improves animal welfare, and addresses some of the most pressing challenges in veterinary and biological sciences today.