Maeve Palmer

Maeve Palmer is a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her work focuses on animal welfare, particularly in agricultural contexts involving dairy cows and pigs.

• Specializes in hoof health, antimicrobial efficacy, and stress biomarkers in livestock
• Collaborates with researchers like M. J. Garland and N. E. O'Connell
• Active in agricultural microbiology and behavioral science

Her recent research includes on-farm trials of hoof disinfectants, manure microbial analysis, and dietary impacts on pig behavior. Publications span 2008–2025, with a focus on practical applications for animal health and welfare.

Collaborations and datasets highlight her expertise in dairy cow lameness prevention and pig welfare assessment. She operates from Room 0G.111 and has an ORCID profile.