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Dr Linda Laven BVetMed, PhD, SFHEA

Academic Coordinator - MVM

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Veterinary Science

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 85198
    Location: 3.15A, VBS
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - University of London (1992)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2015)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Senior Member/Fellow) (2021)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Claw conformation in first lactation Dairy heifers.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Keywords

Claw conformation

Ultrasonography and sole thickness

Cattle lameness

Distance education

Research Outputs

Journal

Mason, WA., Laven, LJ., Huxley, JN., & Laven, RA. (2023). Can lameness prevalence in dairy herds be predicted from farmers' reports of their motivation to control lameness, and barriers to doing so? An observational study from New Zealand.. J Dairy Sci.
[Journal article]Authored by: Huxley, J., Laven, R., Laven, L.
Werema, CW., Hoekstra, F., Laven, LJ., Müller, KR., Gifford, D., & Laven, RA. (2023). Investigating the effect of prophylactic claw trimming on the interval between calving and first observed elevated locomotion score in pasture-based dairy cows. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(6), 295-305
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Müller, KR., Laven, RA., & Laven, LJ. (2023). Persistence of orthopaedic hoof blocks for the treatment of lame cattle kept permanently at pasture. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(5), 236-243
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Mason, W., Laven, LJ., Cooper, M., & Laven, RA. (2023). Lameness recovery rates following treatment of dairy cattle with claw horn lameness in the Waikato region of New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(5), 226-235
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Werema, CW., Laven, LJ., Mueller, KR., & Laven, RA. (2023). Assessing Alternatives to Locomotion Scoring for Detecting Lameness in Dairy Cattle in Tanzania: Infrared Thermography. Animals. 13(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Werema, CW., Laven, LJ., Mueller, KR., & Laven, RA. (2023). Evaluating the Effect of Preventative Trimming on Distance from the Sole Surface to the Distal Phalanx Using Ultrasonography for Lameness Prevention in Pasture-Based Dairy Cows. Veterinary Sciences. 10(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Werema, CW., Yang, DA., Laven, LJ., Mueller, KR., & Laven, RA. (2022). Evaluating Alternatives to Locomotion Scoring for Detecting Lameness in Pasture-Based Dairy Cattle in New Zealand: In-Parlour Scoring. Animals. 12(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Fulmer, AE., Laven, LJ., & Hill, KE. (2022). Quality of Life Measurement in Dogs and Cats: A Scoping Review of Generic Tools. Animals. 12(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, K., Laven, L.
Howard, P., Laven, LJ., & Laven, RA. (2022). A pilot monitoring strategy for post-partum disease in an Australian dairy herd. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 70(3), 149-158
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Ekanayake, S., Kumara, YHPSN., Laven, L., Mueller, K., Pushpakumara, PGA., & Laven, R. (2021). The relationship between locomotion score and reproductive performance on an up-country large-scale commercial dairy farm in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal. 68(1-2), 1-8 Retrieved from https://slvj.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/slvj.v68i1-2.55
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Werema, CW., Laven, L., Mueller, K., & Laven, R. (2021). Evaluating alternatives to locomotion scoring for lameness detection in pasture-based dairy cows in new zealand: Infra-red thermography. Animals. 11(12)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, LJ., Wang, L., Regnerus, C., & Laven, RA. (2015). Measuring claw conformation in cattle: Assessing the agreement between manual and digital measurement. Animals. 5(3), 687-701
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Mason, WA., Laven, LJ., & Laven, RA. (2012). An outbreak of toe ulcers, sole ulcers and white line disease in a group of dairy heifers immediately after calving. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 60(1), 76-81
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, LJ., Margerison, JK., & Laven, RA. (2012). Validation of a portable ultrasound machine for estimating sole thickness in dairy cattle in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 60(2), 123-128
[Journal article]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.

Book

Laven, RA., & Laven, LJ. (2021). Infectious diseases: Bovine digital dermatitis. In Encyclopedia of Dairy Sciences: Third edition. (pp. 310 - 316).
[Chapter]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.

Thesis

Laven, LJ. (2015). Anatomical studies of claw conformation in New Zealand dairy cattle. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand) Laven, LJ. (2015). Anatomical studies of claw conformation in New Zealand dairy cattle. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Laven, L.Edited by: Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.

Conference

Laven, L., Baxter, K., & Hill, K. (2021). Embedding digital information literacy into contact workshops: Authentic, case-based research tasks informing cross-discipline case discussion. https://flanz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FLANZ-2021-Conference-proceedings-FINAL.pdf. (pp. 97 - 100). : 2021 Focus on Flexible Learning
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Baxter, K., Hill, K., Laven, L.
Kells, N., Todd, P., & Laven, L. (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. 4 , 36th World Veterinary Association Congress New Zealand: New Zealand Veterinary Asociation
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Kells, N., Laven, L.
Werema, CW., Laven, L., Mueller, K., & Laven, R. (2019). In-shed screening technique for detection for lameness in a pasture-based dairy herd. In Lameness in Ruminants 2019 Proceedings(pp. 258 - 259). , 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, L. (2019). Effect of soil moisture and rainfall: Observations on an unusual presentation of toe ulcers in pasture-based dairy cattle. Poster session presented at the meeting of 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019. Tokyo, Japan
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, L.
Laven, L., & Mueller, K. (2019). Effect of soil moisture and rainfall: Observations on an unusual presentation of toe ulcers in pasture-based dairy cattle. In Lameness in Ruminants 2019 Proceedings(pp. 250 - 252). , 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Ekanayake, S., Laven, L., Mueller, K., Huxley, J., & Laven, R. (2019). Impact of lameness on reproduction and milk production in dairy cattle. A review of abstracts from international ruminant lameness conferences (2002 - 2017). In Lameness in Ruminants 2019 Proceedings(pp. 150 - 152). , 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Huxley, J., Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Werema, CW., Mueller, K., Laven, L., & Laven, R. (2019). The potential of infrared thermography for the detection of dairy cattle lameness. In Lameness in Ruminants 2019 Proceedings(pp. 127 - 128). , 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Mueller, K., Laven, R., & Laven, L. (2019). Wear of orthopaedic hoof blocks under New Zealand pasture conditions. In Lameness in Ruminants 2019 Proceedings(pp. 79 - 81). , 20th International Symposium and 12th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, L., Murray, F., Baxter, K., & Hill, K.(2018). Integrating EndNote from download to research report for distance masters students. Paper presented at the meeting of https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ap-southeast-2.accounts.ivvy.com/account34583/events/124090/files/5b0c5a83276a3.pdf. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Baxter, K., Hill, K., Laven, L.
Mueller, K., Laven, R., & Laven, L. (2018, August). Comparison of orthopaedic hoof blocks for the treatment of lame cattle under New Zealand pasture conditions in regard to wear and block duration.. Presented at World Buiatrics Congress. Sapporo, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Mueller, K., Laven, LJ., & Laven, R. (2018, August). An unusual presentation of toe ulcers in a pasture-based dairy herd. Presented at World Buiatrics Conference. Sapporo, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Mueller, K., Laven, L., & Laven, R. (2017). Effect of housing on sole thickness and toe angle in a pasture‐based dairy system. In Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium and 11th Conference Lamenenss in Ruminants(pp. 90 - 91). , 19th International Symposium and 11th Conference Lamenenss in Ruminants
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, L., Murray, F., Baxter, K., & Hill, KE. (2018). Sustaining research skills: A case study of integrating referencing software into online postgraduate courses. Poster session presented at the meeting of VetEd down under
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Baxter, K., Hill, K., Laven, L.
Laven, R., Mueller, KR., & Laven, LJ. (2017). Hoof growth and wear in pre-weaned calves kept at pasture. In 19th International Symposium and 11th Conference Lameness in Ruminants(pp. 289 - 290). , Lameness in Ruminants 2017
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, LJ., Yang, D., Mueller, K., & Laven, R. (2017). The accuracy of ultrasonography and radiography for identifying the position of the distal phalanx within the hoof. Poster session presented at the meeting of Lameness in Ruminants 2017. Munich, Germany
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Mueller, K., Laven, LJ., & Laven, R. (2017). Effect of housing on sole thickness and toe angle in a pasture-based dairy system. Poster session presented at the meeting of 11th Conference Lameness in Ruminants 2017
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Mueller, K.
Laven, LJ., Laven, R., Carr, R., Stevenson, M., Cohen, E., & Tulley, W. (2014). Laminitis and pedal osteitis complex in dairy replacements. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVIII World Buiatrics Congress. Cairns, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, RA., Laven, LJ., & Bryan, M. (2013). Sole thickness in heifers in southland. Poster session presented at the meeting of 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants. Bristol, United Kingdom
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, LJ., Laven, RA., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Parkinson, TJ., & Margerison, JK. (2013). Monitoring claw conformation in two cohorts of first lactation New Zealand heifers. Poster session presented at the meeting of 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants. Bristol, United Kingdom
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
Laven, RA., & Laven, LJ. (2013). The trigonometry of the bovine claw: indentifying how the environment affects claw conformation. In B. Whay, & J. Hockenhull (Eds.) (pp. 243 - 244). : 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, LJ., Laven, RA., Perrott, M., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Parkinson, TJ. (2013). Morphometric analysis of blood vessel architecture in histological sections of the bovine claw - method and preliminary findings. : 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
Laven, L., Laven, R., Perrott, M., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Parkinson, T. (2013). Morphometric analysis of blood vessel architecture in histological sections of the bovine claw: Method and preliminary findings. In Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants(pp. 239 - 240). , 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future United Kingdom: Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
Laven, R., & Laven, L. (2013). The trigonometry of the bovine claw: Identifying how the environment affects claw conformation. In Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants(pp. 243 - 244). , 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future United Kingdom: Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, L., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Parkinson, T., & Margerison, J. (2013). Poster: Monitoring claw conformation in two cohorts of first lactation New Zealand heifers. In Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants(pp. 248 - 249). , 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future United Kingdom: Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
Laven, R., & Laven, L. (2013, August). The trigonometry of the bovine claw: Identifying how the environment affects claw conformation. Presented at 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future. Bristol, United Kingdom.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, L., Laven, R., Perrott, M., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Parkinson, T. (2013, August). Morphometric analysis of blood vessel architecture in histological sections of the bovine claw: Method and preliminary findings. Presented at 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future. Bristol, United Kingdom.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Perrott, M.
Laven, R., Laven, L., & Bryan, M. (2013). Poster: Sole thickness in heifers in Southland. In Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants(pp. 262 - 263). , 17th International Symposium and 9th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants: Lameness in Ruminants: Past, Present and Future United Kingom: Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, R., Laven, L., & Bryan, M. (2013). Sole thickness in Southland - a longitudinal study. Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference. (pp. 177 - 182). New Zealand: Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association [NZVA] Annual Conference: All the Udder Bits
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Norman, L., Laven, L., & McKelvie, J. (2012). How reforms in professional continuing education requirements have increased the relevance of interactive distance education in veterinary medicine. In DEANZ 2012 Conference Handbook(pp. 56 - 57). , Distance Education Association of New Zealand [DEANZ] Conference- Shift happens: Resilience, Relevance & Reform New Zealand: Distance Education Association of New Zealand
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, L., Norman, E.
Norman, L., Laven, L., & McKelvie, J. (2012, April). How reforms in professional continuing education requirements have increased the relevance of interactive distance education in veterinary medicine. Presented at Distance Education Association of New Zealand [DEANZ] Conference- Shift happens: Resilience, Relevance & Reform. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, L., Norman, E.
Norman, L., Vink, D., Laven, L., & Brown, M. (2012). Taking higher education offshore: Opening access and promoting development. In DEANZ 2012 Conference Handbook(pp. 61 - 61). , Distance Education Association of New Zealand [DEANZ] Conference: Shift happens: Resilience, Relevance & Reform New Zealand: Distance Education Association of New Zealand
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laven, L., Norman, E.
Norman, L., Vink, D., Laven, L., & Brown, M. (2012, April). Taking higher education offshore: Opening access and promoting development. Presented at Distance Education Association of New Zealand [DEANZ] Conference: Shift happens: Resilience, Relevance & Reform. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, L., Norman, E.
Laven, L., Laven, R., Lopez Villalobos, N., Parkinson, T., & Margerison, J. (2011, February). Measurement of distance to distal phalanx using ultrasound: A longitudinal study. Presented at 16th Symposium and 8th Conference Lameness in Ruminants, Lameness- A Global Perspective. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
Laven, L., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Parkinson, TJ., & Margerison, J. (2010). A longitudinal study of sole thickness in 25 first lactation heifers. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI World Buiatrics Congress 2010. Santiago, Chile
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, L., Margerison, J., & Laven, R. (2010, June). Measurement of sole thickness and distance to distal phalanx using a portable ultrasound machine. Presented at Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Massey University, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, L., Margerison, J., & Laven, R. (2010). Measurement of sole thickness and distance to distal phalanx using a portable ultrasound machine. In . Roland Sumner (Ed.) Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 70 (pp. 240 - 242).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.
Laven, L., Lawrence, K., Laven, R., & Chesterton, N. (2008). A descriptive analysis of the foot lesions identified during veterinary treatment for lameness in New Zealand dairy cows. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 15th International Symposium & the 7th Conference on Lameness in Ruminants. Kuopio, Finland
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laven, R., Laven, L.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

The Masters of Veterinary Medicine programme delivers in-depth, online, postgraduate education to veterinarians. If you would like to know more about how our courses are delivered by distance and the subjects available please take a look at the MVM website (massey.ac.nz/mvm) and feel free to contact me for more information. 

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 0 4

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Winston Mason - Doctor of Philosophy
    Dairy cattle lameness in New Zealand: Defining the problem and investigating preventative and treatment strategies
  • 2023 - Chacha Werema - Doctor of Philosophy
    Detection and Management of Lameness in Dairy Cattle in New Zealand and Tanzania
  • 2022 - Shashi Ekanayake Jasinge - Doctor of Philosophy
    Lameness, reproduction and productivity on dairy farms in Sri Lanka and New Zealand
  • 2019 - Emma Cuttance - Doctor of Philosophy
    Mortality and failure of passive transfer of immunity in New Zealand dairy calves