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Dr Ina Draganova BSc (Hon), MPhil, PhD,
Senior Lecturer in Animal Science
School of Agriculture and EnvironmentIna is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science (School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University). Prior to joining Massey University Ina was a Lecture in Equine and Animal Science at Hartpury College, University of West of England, UK where she led the BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare programme. Her research interests lie in the area of animal behaviour, animal management and precision technologies. In recent years, Ina has focused on the use of emerging precision tools to track and monitor livestock, examining the interactions between animals and their environment, and spatial data analysis. Furthermore, Ina has an interest in companion animal behaviour, with a focus on behaviour problems in dogs, cats and horses, and the use of behaviour modification techniques that reflect current understanding of how animals learn to mitigate these. Ina also teaches animal behaviour and handling to undergraduate veterinary and animal science students, and precision technologies to agricultural science students.
Professional
Contact details
- Location: AHA 3.82
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Queen Marry, University of London (1998)
- Masters of Philosophy - Queen Marry, University of London (2003)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2013)
Fellowships and Memberships
- Member, New Zealand Society of Animal Production (Member) (2023)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Fear Free Certified, AAVSB
Research Expertise
Research Interests
My main area of research interest is in animal behaviour, both livestock and companion animals. In particular, how environmental factors affect animal behaviour and how we can successfully use emerging precision tools to track, monitor and analyse these interactions.
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Agriculture, Land and Farm Management (070100):
Animal Behaviour (060801):
Animal Management (070203):
Animal Production (070200):
Biological Sciences (060000):
Environmental Sciences (050000):
Zoology (060800)
Keywords
animal behaviour, GPS and sensor technologies, precision livestock agriculture, ArcGIS, spatial data, companian animal behaviour.
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Cranston, L., Donaghy, D., Draganova, I., Lopez Campbell, I., Lopez-Villalobos, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Andrews, C., Corner-Thomas, R., Draganova, I., Thomas, D.
[Journal article]Authored by: Andrews, C., Corner-Thomas, R., Draganova, I., Thomas, D.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Morel, P., Morris, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Andrews, C., Corner-Thomas, R., Draganova, I., Thomas, D.
[Journal article]Authored by: Burkitt, L., Corner-Thomas, R., Draganova, I., Kenyon, P.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Morel, P., Morris, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Morel, P., Morris, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Shadbolt, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Morel, P., Morris, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Shadbolt, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Shadbolt, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Shadbolt, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Gibson, M., Lawrence, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Fermin, L., Gibson, M., Lawrence, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I.
Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Burkitt, L., Draganova, I.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Burkitt, L., Draganova, I., Horne, D.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I., Horne, D.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I., Grafton, M., Irwin, M.Contributed to by: Grafton, M.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I.Edited by: Christensen, C.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I.
Thesis
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Draganova, I.
Report
[Technical Report]Authored by: Draganova, I., Garnevska, E.Contributed to by: Draganova, I.
Consultancy and Languages
Consultancy
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2020 - 2022
- Grey Hounds as Pets (GAP)
Assessment of dog behaviour and set up of behaviour modification programs
Languages
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Bulgarian
Last used: native speaker
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
English
Last used: daily
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
117.107 Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare
227.107 Animal Behaviour and Welfare for Veterinary Science
117.153 Introduction to Animal Science
117.231 Animal Health and Welfare
286.251 Equine Behaviour, Traning and Welfare
1138.301 Precision Agriculture Technologies
227.511 Veterinary Clinic and Public Health
227.231 Veterinary Science 2.1
117.371 Animal Prodcution
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 1 | 1 |
Co-supervisor | 2 | 1 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Jacques Krticka Carvalho
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Doctor of Philosophy
Investigation of the effect of shelterbelts on dairy cattle behaviour and its influence on the spatial distribution of carbon and phosphorus in soil.
Co-supervisor of:
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Michelle Smit
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Doctor of Philosophy
Physical activity and behaviour in domestic cats (Felis catus) -
Aloyce Bunyaga
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Doctor of Philosophy
The behaviour of sheep around natural waterways and their impact on water quality
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2023
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Muhammad Wasim Iqbal
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Doctor of Philosophy
Understanding the variations in grazing and rumination behaviours and their associations with production parameters in grazing dairy cows
Co-supervisor of:
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2020
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Federico Duranovich
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Doctor of Philosophy
Unveiling the potential of proximal hyperspectral sensing for measuring herbage nutritive value in a pasture-based dairy farm system