Bozena Zaleska

Bozena Zaleska is a Lecturer in Animal Health at Hartpury University specializing in animal reproduction and breeding. She teaches core modules including Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Animal Physiology, Systems Biology, and Introduction to Biochemistry while supervising student projects across animal science disciplines.

Education:

• PhD in Animal Husbandry, Breeding and Utilisation of Sheep from University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (awarded 2012)
• MSc Eng in Animal Bioengineering, Husbandry and Breeding from University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (awarded 2006)

Research Focus: Dr. Zaleska's work centers on animal breeding and genetic improvement with emphasis on sheep reproduction systems and nutritional interventions. Her investigations span from deer teeth histology during her MSc to current studies on yeast supplementation effects on reproductive performance, meat quality, and immune function in livestock. Key methodologies include controlled feeding trials and meat quality analysis.

Research Trends: Publications (2010-2015) reveal consistent focus on sheep production systems with three dominant threads: 1) Saccharomyces cerevisiae applications for reproductive enhancement and meat quality improvement, 2) Breed-specific meat characteristics (Skudde vs. Kamieniecka sheep), and 3) Processing-impact relationships in lamb meat storage and sensory properties. The work bridges fundamental animal science with practical agricultural outcomes.

Professional Engagement: Actively supervises student projects and accepts PhD candidates. Recent 2024 activities demonstrate strong institutional collaboration including Pirbright Institute research visits, conference presentations on assessment methodologies, and participation in AI research roundtables. Media engagement includes a February 2024 magazine interview.

Research Networks: Maintains active connections with veterinary research institutions including The Pirbright Institute, with recent collaborative work on immune response markers. Departmental affiliation places her within Hartpury's applied animal science ecosystem focused on translational agricultural research.