Rob Smith

Professor Rob Smith is a veterinary scientist and academic at the University of Liverpool, serving as Head of the Department of Livestock Health and Welfare within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He holds a BSc, BVSc, PhD, and multiple specialist diplomas in animal reproduction and bovine health. His research focuses on stress impacts on livestock reproduction, antibiotic use reduction, and farm automation technologies. He leads the Tesco Dairy Centre of Excellence and collaborates with industry on projects like automated lameness detection and antibiotic stewardship.

Education: BSc Biochemistry (Liverpool), BVSc (Liverpool), PhD Neuroendocrinology (Liverpool). Professional roles include Course Director for the MSc in Bovine Reproduction and active membership in European veterinary colleges. He teaches advanced modules on animal husbandry, bovine mastitis, and production animal practices.

Recent grants include Innovate UK-funded projects for robotic cow bedding systems (2023-2027), MAP screening (2021-2024), and autonomous livestock monitoring (2022-2024). Over 30 published works bridge veterinary science with technological innovation in livestock management.