Gregory Archer, Ph.D.
	Postdoctoral Scholar Sponsor: Joy Mench Start Date: 11/1/2005
	Department of Animal Science One Shields Avenue University of California Davis, CA 95616 USA Phone: (530)754-4240 Email: gsarcher@ucdavis.edu

Education

Ph.D., Animal Science, Texas A& M University, 2005
M.S., Animal Science, Texas A& M University, 2002
B.S., Animal and Poultry Science, Virginia Tech, 2000

Research

My research is in the area of applied animal behavior and welfare, specifically that of poultry. Currently, my research is focused on the effects of lighting during incubation on post-hatch behavior and health in broiler chickens. I am also interested the affects of numerous factors, such as genetics, nutrition, and environmental conditions, on behavior and welfare. Understanding the affects of environmental factors as well as genetics can aid in the ability to better manage livestock and to optimized health and minimize fear and stress during production. Recent studies include natural nesting behavior in hens, effects of lighted incubation, behavior and fear response of hens during a molt, and differential fear response in different genetic lines of chicken.

Curriculum Vita

Archer_Gregory_CV.pdf