Journal
Wahltinez, SJ., Cohen, S., Hardy-Smith, P., Huynh, C., & Kells, NJ. (2024). Evaluation of insensibility in humane slaughter of teleost fish including the use of electroencephalogram with a case study on farmed barramundi (Lates calcarifer).
Aquaculture. 590
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Schütz, KE., Latimer, B., McDonald, N., Hunter, LB., Huddart, FJ., Watson, T., . . . Monaghan, RM. (2024). Effects of 2 wintering practices on behavioral and physiological indicators of welfare of nonlactating, pregnant dairy cattle in a pasture-based system.
Journal of Dairy Science. 107(9), 7079-7091
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Sapkota, S., Laven, R., Barsila, SR., Kells, N., Mueller, KR., & DC, D. (2024). Assessment of Welfare in Transhumance Yak Hybrids (Chauris) in the Lower Himalayan Region of Nepal.
Ruminants. 4(1), 136-151
[Journal article]Authored by: Kells, N., Laven, R., Mueller, K.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Kells, NJ., Perrott, M., & Johnson, C. (2023). The efficacy of electrical stunning of New Zealand rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) and freshwater crayfish (Paranephrops zealandicus) using the Crustastun™.
Animal Welfare. 32, 1-9 Retrieved from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare/article/efficacy-of-electrical-stunning-of-new-zealand-rock-lobster-jasus-edwardsii-and-freshwater-crayfish-paranephrops-zealandicus-using-the-crustastun/2ABE0148944688CE3A1CE253ABB06DC7
[Journal article]Authored by: Johnson, C., Kells, N., Perrott, M.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Gates, MC., Kells, NJ., Kongara, K., & Littlewood, KE. (2023). Euthanasia of dogs and cats by veterinarians in New Zealand: protocols, procedures and experiences.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(4), 172-185
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Venkatachalam, D., Kells, N., Chambers, P., Jacob, A., Ward, N., & Singh, P. (2022). Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of a novel long-acting bupivacaine formulation for cornual nerve block in calves.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9
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Sapkota, S., Laven, R., Müller, KR., & Kells, N. (2022). Practicability of a Time-Limited Welfare Assessment Protocol for Pasture-Based Dairy Farms, and a Preliminary Assessment of Welfare Outcome Thresholds.
Animals. 12(18)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kells, N., Laven, R., Mueller, K.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Holdsworth, SE., Kells, NJ., Vallée, E., Ward, N., Mellor, DJ., & Beausoleil, NJ. (2022). Evaluating the Behavioural Responses of Healthy Newborn Calves to a Thoracic Squeeze.
Animals. 12(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Kells, N., Vallee, E.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Kells, NJ. (2022). Review: The Five Domains model and promoting positive welfare in pigs.
Animal. 16
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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.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Johnson, CB., Chambers, JP., O'Connor, C., Webster, J., . . . Cogger, N. (2020). Indicators of dehydration in healthy 4- to 5-day-old dairy calves deprived of feed and water for 24 hours.
Journal of Dairy Science. 103(12), 11820-11832
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Cogger, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N., Laven, R.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Sapkota, S., Laven, R., Müller, K., & Kells, N. (2020). Animal welfare assessment: Can we develop a practical, time-limited assessment protocol for pasture-based dairy cows in New Zealand?.
Animals. 10(10), 1-20
[Journal article]Authored by: Kells, N., Laven, R., Mueller, K.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., R Godfrey, AJ., E Littlewood, K., Ward, RN., & Johnson, CB. (2020). Effect of analgesic strategies on pain behaviour associated with combined ring castration and hot iron tail docking in Merino lambs.
Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 222
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Godfrey, A., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Online:
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Boulton, AC., Kells, NJ., Cogger, N., Johnson, CB., O'Connor, C., Webster, J., . . . Beausoleil, NJ. (2020). Risk factors for bobby calf mortality across the New Zealand dairy supply chain.
Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 174
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Cogger, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Online:
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Stanger, KJ., Kells, NJ., Fisher, AD., Jubb, T., Rault, JL., & Johnson, C. (2019). Evaluation of euthanasia of sheep with intravenous saturated salt solutions to enable the collection of whole, intact brains.
Animal Welfare. 28(4), 397-406
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Sutherland, MA., & Johnson, CB. (2019). Post-natal development of EEG responses to noxious stimulation in pigs (Sus scrofa) aged 1-15 days.
Animal Welfare. 28(3), 317-329
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Sutherland, MA., Dowling, SK., Schütz, KE., Cave, VM., Kells, NJ., Johnson, CB., . . . Stewart, M. (2019). Behavioral and physiological assessment of liquid nitrogen cryoablation to prevent horn development in dairy calves.
Journal of Veterinary Behavior. 31, 74-81
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., McIlhone, AE., & Johnson, CB. (2018). Electroencephalographic responses of anaesthetised rats to carbon dioxide inhalation.
Animal Welfare. 27(3), 215-223
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Sutherland, MA., & Johnson, CB. (2018). Electroencephalographic responses of anaesthetised pigs to intraperitoneal injection of sodium pentobarbital.
Animal Welfare. 27(3), 205-214
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McIlhone, AE., Beausoleil, NJ., Kells, NJ., Johnson, CB., & Mellor, DJ. (2018). Effects of halothane on the electroencephalogram of the chicken.
Veterinary Medicine and Science. 4(2), 98-105
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read article at Massey Research Online:
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McIlhone, AE., Beausoleil, NJ., Kells, NJ., Mellor, DJ., & Johnson, CB. (2018). Effects of noxious stimuli on the electroencephalogram of anaesthetised chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus).
Plos One. 13(4)
[Journal article]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Online:
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Kells, N., Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., & Sutherland, M. (2018). Evaluation of different gases and gas combinations for on-farm euthanasia of pre-weaned pigs.
Animals. 8(3)
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Sutherland, MA., Morrison, RM., & Johnson, CB. (2017). Electroencephalographic assessment of oral meloxicam, topical anaesthetic cream and cautery iron for mitigating acute pain in pigs (Sus scrofa) undergoing tail docking.
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 44(5), 1166-1174
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Chambers, JP., Sutherland, MA., Morrison, RS., & Johnson, CB. (2017). Electroencephalographic responses of anaesthetized pigs (Sus scrofa) to tail docking using clippers or cautery iron performed at 2 or 20 days of age.
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 44(5), 1156-1165
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Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Johnson, CB., Sutherland, MA., Morrison, RS., & Roe, W. (2017). Comparison of neural histomorphology in tail tips from pigs docked using clippers or cautery iron.
Animal. 11(7), 1222-1227
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Rault, J-L., Kells, N., Johnson, C., Dennis, R., Sutherland, M., & Jr, LDC. (2015). Nitrous oxide as a humane method for piglet euthanasia: Behavior and electroencephalography (EEG).
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR. 151, 29-37
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Rault, JL., Kells, N., Johnson, C., Dennis, R., Sutherland, M., & Lay, DC. (2015). Nitrous oxide as a humane method for piglet euthanasia: Behavior and electroencephalography (EEG).
Physiology and Behavior. 151, 29-37
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Kongara, K., Johnson, L., Kells, N., Johnson, CB., Dukkipati, V., & Mitchinson, SL. (2014). Alteration of Electroencephalographic Responses to Castration in Cats by Administration of Opioids.
GSTF International Journal of Veterinary Science.
[Journal article]Authored by: Johnson, C., Kells, N.Kongara, K., McIlhone, AE., Kells, NJ., & Johnson, CB. (2014). Electroencephalographic evaluation of decapitation of the anaesthetized rat.
Laboratory Animals. 48(1), 15-19
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Flint, S., & Hartley, N. (1996). A modified selective medium for the detection of Pseudomonas species that cause spoilage of milk and dairy products.
International Dairy Journal. 6(2), 223-230
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Flint, SH., & Kells, NJ. (1996). The sub-typing of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from food, environments surrounding food manufacturing sites, and clinical samples in New Zealand using multilocus enzyme electrophoresis.
International Journal of Food Microbiology. 31(1-3), 349-355
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Flint, SH., Hartley, NJ., Avery, SM., & Hudson, JA. (1996). A comparison between starch and polyacrylamide gels for the analysis of Listeria monocytogenes using multilocus enzyme electrophoresis.
Letters in Applied Microbiology. 22(1), 16-17
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Flint, SH., & Hartley, NJ. (1995). Evaluation of the TECRA Escherichia coli O157 visual immunoassay for tests on dairy products.
Letters in Applied Microbiology. 21(2), 79-82
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Flint, SH., & Hartley, NJ. (1994). Development of a selective medium for Acinetobacter.
International Dairy Journal. 4(2), 183-188
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Flint, SH., & Hartley, NJ. (1993). Evaluation of the TECRA immunocapture ELISA for the detection of Salmonella typhimurium in foods.
Letters in Applied Microbiology. 17(1), 4-6
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Conference
Laven, L., Kells, NJ., & Todd, P. (2020). The effect of space allowance on lying behaviour and carcass bruising in bobby calves during transport to a slaughter premises in New Zealand. In
Proceedings of the 36th World Veterinary Association Congress Vol. Poster Abstracts , 36th World Veterinary Association Congress Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Veterinary Asociation
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Kells, N., Laven, L.Read Abstract:
Kells, N., Beausoleil, N., Sutherland, M., & Johnson, C. (2017). Complementary use of behaviour, physiology and electroencephalography to assess the humaneness of three gas mixtures for on-farm killing of neonatal pigs. , Welfare Impacts of Controlled Atmosphere Methods for Stunning or Killing Animals
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Abstract:
Kells, N., Beausoleil, N., McIlhone, A., & Johnson, C. (2017). Electroencephalographic responses of anaesthetised rats to carbon dioxide inhalation. , Welfare Impacts of Controlled Atmosphere Methods for Stunning or Killing Animals
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Abstract:
Kells, N., Beausoleil, NJ., Chambers, JP., Sutherland, M., Morrison, R., & Johnson, CB. (2015). EEG assessment of acute pain and pain mitigation strategies in pigs undergoing tail docking. In
Proceedings of the Advancing Pork Production Seminar Vol. 4 (pp. 36 - 40). , The Advancing Pork Production Seminar
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, N., Chambers, JP., Sutherland, M., Morrison, R., & Johnson, CB. (2015). Electroencephalographic responses of anaesthetised pigs to tail docking using clippers or cautery iron. , 12th World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia
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Kells, N., Beausoleil, N., Chambers, P., Sutherland, M., Morrison, R., & Johnson, C. (2013). EEG assessment of acute pain in piglets during tail docking. In
Proceedings of the Fourteenth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA)(pp. 129 - 129). , Manipulating Pig Production XIV Werribee, VIC, Australia: Australasian Pig Science Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Chambers, JP., Sutherland, MA., Morrison, RS., & Johnson, CB. (2013). Electroencephalographic assessment of acute pain in piglets during tail docking. In
Proceedings of the 14th APSA Conference(pp. 129 - 129). , Proceedings of the 14th Biennial Conference of the APSA
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Kells, NJ., Beausoleil, NJ., Johnson, CB., & Sutherland, MA. (2011). Assessment of the relative welfare impacts of three gas treatments for the euthanasia of suckling piglets. , Recent Advances in the Welfare of Livestock at Slaughter: Centenary International Symposium: Humane Slaughter Association
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Johnson, C., Kells, N.Read Abstract:
