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Dr Kirsty Chidgey BSc, MSc, PhD

Research Officer

School of Agriculture and Environment

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 06 951 7014
    Location: 3.53, AgHort A
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - Massey University (2010)
  • Master of Science - Massey University (2013)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2016)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Farm animal welfare 

Pig welfare and behaviour

Pig production

Livestock production

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Management (070203): Animal Production (070200): Humane Animal Treatment (070207)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 2 1
Team Member 0 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Hemsworth, PH., Tilbrook, AJ., Galea, RY., Lucas, ME., Chidgey, KL., & Hemsworth, LM. (2023). Review of the influence of farrowing and lactation housing and positive human contact on sow and piglet welfare. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
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Chidgey, KL. (2023). Review: Space allowance for growing pigs: animal welfare, performance and on-farm practicality. Animal.
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Nguyen, TT., Olumodeji, SG., Chidgey, KL., Wester, TJ., Realini, CE., & Morel, PCH. (2023). Increasing sustainability in pork production by using high inclusion levels of co-products distillers dried grains with solubles, wheat middling and canola meal doesn’t affect pig growth performance and meat quality but reduces boar taint. Animal Bioscience. 36(7), 1091-1100
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P., Wester, T.
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Chidgey, KL., Udomteerasuwat, N., Morel, PCH., & Castillo-Alcala, F. (2022). Animal Welfare Compromises Associated with Causes of Death in Neonatal Piglets. Animals. 12(21)
[Journal article]Authored by: Castillo Alcala, F., Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
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Nguyen, TT., Chidgey, KL., Wester, TJ., & Morel, PCH. (2022). Provision of lucerne in the diet or as a manipulable enrichment material enhances feed efficiency and welfare status for growing-finishing pigs. Livestock Science. 264
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P., Wester, T.
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Holdsworth, SE., Kells, NJ., Chidgey, KL., Vallée, E., Ward, N., Mellor, DJ., . . . Beausoleil, NJ. (2021). Characterisation of the behavioural effects of a thoracic squeeze in healthy newborn piglets. Animals. 11(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Chidgey, K., Kells, N., Vallee, E.
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Riley, CB., Chidgey, KL., Bridges, JP., Gordon, E., & Lawrence, KE. (2020). Isolates, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and multidrug resistance of bacteria cultured from pig submissions in new zealand. Animals. 10(8), 1-16
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Gordon, E., Lawrence, K.
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Morel, PCH., Chidgey, KL., Jenkinson, CMC., Lizarraga, I., & Schreurs, NM. (2019). Effect of benzoic acid, sodium butyrate and sodium butyrate coated with benzoic acid on growth performance, digestibility, intestinal morphology and meat quality in grower-finisher pigs. Livestock Science. 226, 107-113
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Jenkinson, C., Morel, P., Schreurs, N.
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2017). Sow and piglet behavioral associations in farrowing pens with temporary crating and in farrowing crates. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 20, 91-101
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2016). The performance and behaviour of gilts and their piglets is influenced by whether they were born and reared in farrowing crates or farrowing pens. Livestock Science. 193, 51-57
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2016). The behaviour of sows and piglets housed in either a conventional farrowing crate or farrowing pen with temporary crating on a commercial farm. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 176, 12-18
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2016). Erratum to "Observations of sows and piglets housed in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates on a commercial farm" [Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 176C (2016) 12-18]. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 179, 103
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2016). Observations of sows and piglets housed in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates on a commercial farm. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 176, 12-18
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2015). Sow and piglet productivity and sow reproductive performance in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates on a commercial New Zealand pig farm. Livestock Science. 173, 87-94
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Stafford, KJ., & Barugh, IW. (2014). Sow and piglet productivity and sow reproductive performance in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates on a commercial New Zealand pig farm. Livestock Science.
[Journal article]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
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Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., & Barugh, IW. (2013). The Welfare and Productivity of Dry Sows in Different Group Housing Systems in New Zealand. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 16(2), 150-167
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Thesis

Chidgey, KL. (2016). The productivity and behaviour of sows and piglets housed in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University) Chidgey, KL. (2016). The productivity and behaviour of sows and piglets housed in farrowing pens with temporary crating or farrowing crates. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Chidgey, K.Edited by: Morel, P.

Report

Chidgey, KL., Barugh, IW., & Morel, PCH. (2013). Sustainable farming fund project 11-042: Loose housed farrowing pens. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.

Conference

Chidgey, K. (2022, May). Update on NZ Code of Welfare (Pigs) Review. Presented at PIX AMC. Gold Coast, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, K. (2022, August). Update of NZ Pig Code of Welfare Review. Presented at SA Pork Conference. Adelaide.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, KL. (2018, July). Considering sow and piglet welfare in different farrowing systems: NZ perspective. Presented at ANZCVS College Science Week Scientific Conference. Gold Coast, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, K. (2017, May). Manipulable materials for sows in indoor farrowing systems. Presented at Massey Advancing Pork Production Seminar. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, K. (2017). Manipulable material for sows in indoor farrowing systems. Proceedings of the Massey University Advancing Pork Production Seminar. : Massey University Advancing Pork Production Seminar
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Chidgey, K.

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Chidgey, K., Morel, PCH., Stafford, K., & Barugh, I. (2016). Behavioural observations of sows and piglets housed in farrowing pens withtemporary crating, or farrowing crates. In Upcoming ISAE: new scientists, new methodologies, new technologies, Upcoming ISAE: new scientists, new methodologies, new technologies
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
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Chidgey, KL. (2015, August). Alternative farrowing systems: Research in New Zealand. Presented at CHM Alliance Manager's Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, KL. (2015, March). Evaluation of different maternity pen designs. Presented at Ecopharm Conference. Christchurch and Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, KL. (2015, May). Sow and piglet behaviour in farrowing crates and farrowing pens with temporary confinement. Presented at Massey Advancing Pork Production. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.Edited by: Morel, P.
Chidgey, K. (2013, November). The behaviour of sows towards piglets in farrowing crates and farrowing pens in New Zealand. Presented at Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA). Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.
Chidgey, K., Morel, P., Barugh, I., & Stafford, K. (2013). The behaviour of sows towards piglets in farrowing crates and farrowing pens in New Zealand. Manipulating Pig Production XIV. : Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Chidgey, K., Morel, P.
Chidgey, KL. (2013, May). Sow and piglet performance in alternative and conventional farrowing systems. Presented at Massey Advancing Pork Production. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.Edited by: Morel, P.
Chidgey, KL., Morel, PCH., Barugh, IW., & Stafford, KJ.(2013, November). The behaviour of sows towards piglets in farrowing crates and farrowing pens in New Zealand. Manipulating Pig Production. (XIV)(pp. 239 - 239). 1324-9177.
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Other

Chidgey, KL. (2013, August). Alternative Farrowing System Research in New Zealand. Presented at Pork CRC AGM, Auckland.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Chidgey, K.

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 0 1

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Thanh Nguyen - Doctor of Philosophy
    FEED NOT FOOD: ALTERNATIVE FEEDSTUFFS FOR GROWING-FINISHING PIGS

Media and Links

Media

  • 28 Aug 2014 - Newspaper, Online
    Bigger pens, more piglet deaths
    General News
  • 27 Jun 2021 - Television
    Farrowing crates TV piece
    Newshub Nation episode
  • 26 Jun 2022 - Magazine
    The crate divide: The new rules that could disrupt
    The Listener article
  • 23 Nov 2020 - Online
    Interview for Sarah's Country
  • 21 Apr 2016 - Newspaper, Online
    Pig farrowing crates to remain in spite of animal
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  • 20 Mar 2021 - Online
    Animal Farming
    Newshub article
  • 20 Aug 2020 - Online
    Leading Online Training Programme
    Invercargill News
  • 19 Nov 2020 - Online
    Farrowing crates for pigs are unlawful
    Pig Progress Online
  • 19 Nov 2020 - Newspaper
    Farrow Crate USe Saves Piglets Lives
    Otago Daily Times Article
  • 17 Nov 2020 - Newspaper
    NZ Pork disappointed with court ruling
    Farmers Weekly
  • 16 Mar 2021 - Online
    Pig farmers in limbo over farrowing crates
    Stuff Article
  • 15 Jun 2022 - Radio
    The Rural Roundup | Animal Welfare Science Advisor
    Rural Roundup Podcast interview
  • 13 Nov 2020 - Online
    High Court Rules Farrowing Crates Unlawful
    NewsHub Article
  • 11 Mar 2021 - Newspaper
    Farrowing Crate Review Underway
    Farmers Weekly
  • 09 May 2022 - Newspaper
    Concern draft code will hurt piglet welfare
    Farmers Weekly article
  • 07 Jul 2022 - Newspaper
    Opinion: Taking a closer look at proposed pig welf
  • 01 Oct 2018 - Magazine
    Hog Heaven
    VetScript Article
  • 01 Apr 2021 - Magazine
    Striking the Balance - Farrowing Crates
    VetScript Article
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