McGreevy Lab Publications

Books (6)

Peer-reviewed papers (98)

Tomkins, L.M., Thomson, P.C., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. Association between three measures of lateralization; motor, sensory and structural lateralization and guide dog success. PLoS, submitted

Roberts, T., McGreevy, P, Valenzuela, M., 2010. Human-induced rotation and reorganization of the brain of domestic dogs. Journal of Comparative Neurology. Submitted.

Hawson, L.A., McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. The roles of equine ethology and applied learning theory in horse-related human injuries. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted subject to emendations

Cobb, M.L., McGreevy, P.D., Branson, N.J. 2010. A review of the welfare of working dogs in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal. Submitted.

McGreevy, P.D., Brueckner, A., Thomson, P.C., Branson, N.J. 2010. Motor laterality in four breeds of dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Submitted

Collins, L.M., Asher, L., Summers, J.F., Diesel, G., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. Welfare epidemiology as a tool to assessing the welfare impact of inherited defects on the pedigree dog population. Animal Welfare. Submitted.

Fatjó, J., Houpt, K.A., McGreevy, P.D., Manteca, X., Mills, D.S. (2010) The interplay between medical and non-medical factors in the expression of canine aggression. The Veterinary Journal. Submitted.

Randle, H., Francis, E., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. An exploration of the association of motor laterality and facial hair whorl direction in horses. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted subject to emendations

Salvin, H., McGreevy, P. Sachdev, P., Valenzuela, M., 2010. The Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Rating scale (CCDR): A data-driven and ecologically relevant assessment tool. The Veterinary Journal. Accepted subject to emendations.

McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Ethical equitation: capping the price horses pay for human glory. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Horse-training techniques that defy the principles of learning theory. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Tomkins, L.M., Thomson, P.C., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. Sensory Jump Test as a measure of sensory (visual) lateralisation in dogs (Canis familiaris). Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted subject to emendations

Jones, B., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Ethical equitation: applying a cost-benefit approach. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

McGreevy, P.D., Harman, A., McLean, A.N., Hawson, L.A. 2010. Over-flexing the horse’s neck: a modern equestrian obsession? Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Tomkins, L.M., McGreevy, P.D., Branson, N.J. 2010. Lack of standardization in reporting motor laterality in the dog. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2010) Relationships between puppy management practices and reported measures of success in guide dog training. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Tomkins, L.M., Thomson, P.C., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. First-stepping Test as a measure of motor laterality in dogs (Canis familiaris). Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Warren-Smith, A.K., McGreevy P.D. 2010. The use of pedometers to assess motor laterality in grazing horses. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted

Hawson, L.A., McLean, A.N., McGreevy, P.D., 2010. Variability of scores in the 2008 Olympics dressage competition and implications for horse training and welfare. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Accepted.

McGreevy, P.D. and Bennett, P.B. 2010. Challenges and paradoxes in the companion animal niche. Darwinian selection, selective breeding and the welfare of animals. Animal Welfare. Accepted

Salvin, H., McGreevy, P., Sachdev, P., Valenzuela, M. 2010. Under diagnosis of canine cognitive dysfunction: A cross-sectional survey of older companion dogs. The Veterinary Journal. Accepted

McGreevy, P.D., Calnon, D. 2010. Canine aggression in perspective. The Veterinary Journal. Accepted. September 2009

Roberts, T., McGreevy, P.D. 2010. Selection for breed-specific long-bodied phenotypes is associated with increased expression of canine hip dysplasia. The Veterinary Journal, 183, 266–272.

Summers, J.F., Diesel, G., Asher, L., McGreevy, P.D., Collins, L.M. (2010) Inherited defects in pedigree dogs II: Disorders that are not related to breed standards. The Veterinary Journal. 183, 39-45.

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2009) The value of puppy raisers’ assessments of potential guide dogs’ behavioral tendencies and ability to graduate. Anthrozoos. 22 (1), pp. 71-76

Freire, R., Clegg, H.A., Buckley, P, Friend, M.A., McGreevy, P.D. (2009) The effects of two different amounts of dietary grain on the digestibility of the diet and behaviour of intensively managed horses. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 117 (1-2), pp. 69-73.

McGreevy, P.D., Oddie, C., Burton, F.L., McLean, A.N. (2009) The horse-human dyad: Can we align horse training and handling activities with the equid social ethogram? The Veterinary Journal. 181 (1) 12-18.

Goodwin, D. McGreevy, P., Waran, N., McLean, A. (2009) Horse Training: Conventional, Natural and Equitation Science. The Veterinary Journal. 181 (1) 5-11.

McGreevy, P., McLean, A., Thomson, P., Keay, K. (2009) SMART: Sensitivity Models for Animals in Response to Training. The Veterinary Journal. 181 (1) 72-73.

Heleski, C.R., McGreevy, P.D., Kaiser, L.J., Lavagnino, M., Tans, E., Bello, N., Clayton, H.M., 2009. Effects on behaviour and rein tension on horses ridden with/without martingales and rein inserts. The Veterinary Journal 181 (1) 56-62.

McGreevy, P.D., Murphy, J., 2009. Equitation Science offers new horizons in the understanding of equine performance and horse-human relationships. The Veterinary Journal. 181 (1) 1-5.

McGreevy, P.D., McLean, A.N. (2009) Punishment in horse-training and the concept of ethical equitation. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 4 (5) 193-197.

Gácsi, M., McGreevy, P., Kara, E., Miklósi Á. (2009) Effects of selection for cooperation and attention in dogs. Behavioral and Brain Functions. 5:31.

Ley, J.M., McGreevy, P., Bennett, P.C. (2009) Inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Monash Canine Personality Questionnaire-Revised (MCPQ-R). Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 119, 85-90.

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2009) The relationship between temperament, cortisol and lateralization in retrievers. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 4 (6), pp. 216-222

Tomkins, L.M., McGreevy, P.D. (2009) Hair whorls in the dog (Canis familiaris) – Part I: Distribution. The Anatomical Record. 293, 338 – 350.

Tomkins, L.M., McGreevy, P.D. (2009) Hair whorls in the dog (Canis familiaris) – Part II: Asymmetries. The Anatomical Record. 293, 513 – 518.

Asher, L., Summers, J.F., Diesel, G., McGreevy, P.D., Collins, L.M. (2009) Inherited defects in pedigree dogs I: Disorders that are related to breed standards. The Veterinary Journal. 182, 402–411.

Guy, A.J., Schuerch, F.S., Heffernan, S., Thomson P.C., O’Brien, J.K., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) The effect of medroxyprogesterone acetate on behavioural responses of captive female hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas). Animal Reproduction Science 108 (3-4), pp. 412-424

Clegg, H.A., Buckley, P, Friend, M.A., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) The ethological and physiological characteristics of horses with oral and locomotory stereotypies. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 109, 68-76.

Freire, R., Clegg, H.A., Buckley, P, Friend, M.A., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) The behavioural and physiological effects of virginiamycin in the diets of stereotypic horses. Veterinary Record. 163, 413-417.

Warren-Smith, A.K., McGreevy P.D. (2008). Equestrian Coaches' Understanding and Application of Learning Theory in Horse Training. Anthrozőos. 21 (2) 153-162.

O'Brien, J.K., Heffernan, S., Thomson, P.C., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) Effect of Positive Reinforcement Training on Physiological and Behavioural Stress Responses in the Hamadryas Baboon (Papio hamadryas). Animal Welfare. 17 (2), 125-138.

McGreevy, P.D., Thomson P.C., Pride, C., Fawcett, A., Grassi, T. and Jones, B. (2008) Overweight and obese cats presented to Australian veterinary practices: prevalence and risk factors. Australian Veterinary Practitioner. 38, 98-107.

Warren-Smith, A.K., McGreevy P.D. (2008) Preliminary investigations into the ethological relevance of round-pen (round-yard) training of horses. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 11, 285-298.

Goodwin, D., Levine, M., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) Preliminary investigation of morphological differences between ten breeds of horses suggests selection for Paedomorphosis. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 11, 204-212.

Goodwin, D. McGreevy, P. Heleski, C. Randle, H. Waran, N. (2008) Equitation Science: The application of science in equitation. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 11, 185-190.

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) Factors associated with success in guide dog training. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 3, 143-151.

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) Stability of motor lateralisation in maturing dogs. Laterality. 13, 5, 468 – 479.

Batt, L., Batt, M., Baguley, J., McGreevy, P.D. (2008) The effects of structured sessions for juvenile training and socialisation on guide dog success and puppy raiser participation. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 3 (5), pp. 199-206

McGreevy, P.D., George, S. & Thomson, P.C. (2007) A note on the effect of changes in flooring on the behaviour of housed rams. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 107, 3-4,355-360.

McGreevy, P.D. (2007) The advent of equitation science. The Veterinary Journal. 174, 492–500.

Wang, B., Bing, Y., Karim, M., Honghua, H., McGreevy, P., Petocz, P., Held, S., Brand-Miller, J. (2007) Sialic acid: a novel nutrient that enhances learning and memory. Am J Clin Nutr. 85:561–9.

Warren-Smith, A.K., Curtis, R.A., Greetham, L., McGreevy P.D.(2007) Rein contact between horse and handler during specific equitation movements. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 108, 157–169.

McGreevy, P.D., Landrieu, J-P., Malou, P.F.J. (2007) A note on motor laterality in plains zebras (Equus burchellii) and impalas (Aepyceros melampus). Laterality. 12 (5), 449 -457.

Masters, A.M., McGreevy P.D. (2007) Dog keeping practices as reported by readers of an Australian dog enthusiast magazine. Australian Veterinary Journal. 86, 18-25.

McGreevy, P.D. (2007) Breeding for Quality of Life. Animal Welfare. 16, 125-128.

Batt, L., Batt, M., McGreevy, P.D. (2007) Two Tests for Motor Laterality in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 2 (2) 47-51.

Warren-Smith, A.K., Greetham, L., McGreevy, P.D. (2007) Behavioral and physiological responses of horses (Equus caballus) undergoing head lowering. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. Vol 2/3 pp 59-67.

McGreevy P.D., A.N. McLean (2007) The roles of learning theory and ethology in equitation. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 2, 108-118.

Jones, B. and McGreevy, P.D. (2007) How much space does an elephant need? The impact of confinement on animal welfare. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. 2, 185-187

McGreevy, P., Burn, D., Miller, N., Shaw, T. (2007) O.L.I.V.E.R. An Online Library of Images for Veterinary Education and Research. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 34 (4) 510-516.

McGreevy P.D., Masters, A.M. (2007) Risk factors for separation related distress and feed-related aggression in dogs: additional findings from a survey of Australian dog owners. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 109 (2008) 320–328.

McGreevy P.D. (2007) Firm but gentle: learning the importance of handling with care. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 34 (5) 539-541.

McGreevy P.D., Celi, P., Hawke, C., Downing, J. (2007) Learning and teaching of animal handling at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 34 (5) 586-597.

Warren-Smith, A.K., McGreevy, P.D. (2007) The use of blended positive and negative reinforcement in shaping the halt response of horses (Equus caballus). Animal Welfare 16: 481-488.

McGreevy, P.D., Thomson P.C. (2006) Differences in motor laterality in breeds of performance horse. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 99 (1-2) 183-190.

Evans, K. E., McGreevy, P.D. (2006) Conformation of the equine skull: A morphometric study. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia. 35 (4) 221-227.

Bjone, S., Price, I., McGreevy, P.D. (2006) Food distribution effects on the behaviour and space use of common marmosets, Callithrix jacchus. Animal Welfare, 15 (2) 131-140.

Evans, K. E. and McGreevy, P.D. (2006) The distribution of ganglion cells in the equine retina and its relationship to skull morphology. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia. 35, 1–6.

Wang, B., Yu, B., Karim, M., Hu, H., Sun, Y., McGreevy, P., Petocz, P., Held, S., Brand-Miller, J.C. (2006) Sialic acid: a novel nutrient that enhances learning and memory. Trend Glycosci Glycotechnol. 18(Supp):S23.

Collins, K.T., Rogers, T.L, Terhune, J.M., McGreevy, P.D., Wheatley, K.E. and Harcourt, R.G. (2005) Individual Variation of In-Air Female ‘Pup Contact’ Calls in Weddell Seals, Leptonychotes Weddellii. Behaviour. 142(2): 167-189.

McGreevy, P.D., Thomson P.C., Pride, C., Fawcett, A., Grassi, T. and Jones, B (2005) Prevalence of obesity in dogs examined by Australian veterinary practices and the risk factors involved. Veterinary Record. 156, 695-702.

McGreevy, P.D. and Rogers, L.J. (2005) Motor and sensory laterality in Thoroughbred horses. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 92 (4) 337-352.

McGreevy, P.D., F. Costa, Della Torre, P.K., P.C. Thomson, F. W. Nicholas (2005) Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals (LIDA): an on-line relational database, using non-technical descriptions written by veterinary students. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 32 (40) 551-554.

McGreevy, P.D., Dixon, R.J. (2005) Teaching of animal welfare at the University of Sydney. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 32 (40) 442-446.

McGreevy, P.D., Righetti, J., Thomson P.C. (2005) The reinforcing value of physical contact and the effect on canine heart rate of grooming in different anatomical areas. Anthrozoos. 18 (3) 236-244

Warren-Smith, A.K., McLean A.N., Nicol H.I., McGreevy, P.D. (2005) Variations in the timing of reinforcement as a training technique for foals. Anthrozoos. 18 (3) 255-272.

McGreevy, P.D., Della Torre, P.K.., Evans, D.L. (2004) Animal Behaviour Learning Environment: Software to Facilitate Learning in Canine and Feline Behaviour Therapy. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 30 (4), 308-317.

McGreevy, P.D., Grassi, T.D., Harman, A.M. (2004) A strong correlation exists between the distribution of retinal ganglion cells and nose length in the dog. Brain, Behaviour and Evolution. 63 (1), 13-22.

McGreevy, P. (2004) Equine Behavior. J Equine Vet Sci. 24, 397-398.

McGreevy, P.D., Fougere, B., Thomson, P.C. (2003) The ages of populations of dogs and cats attending Sydney metropolitan practices. Australian Veterinary Practitioner. 33 (4) 172-175.

McGreevy. P.D., Fougere, B., Collins H., Bartimote, K.M., Thomson, P.C. (2002) Effect of declining owned-cat population on veterinary practices in Sydney. Australian Veterinary Journal, 80 (12), 740-745.

McGreevy, P.D., Hawson, L.A., Habermann, T.C., Cattle, S.R. (2001) Geophagia in horses: a short note on 13 cases. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 71, 119-215.

McGreevy, P.D., Webster, A.J.F., Nicol, C.J. (2001) A study of the digestive efficiency, behaviour and gut transit times of crib-biting horses. Veterinary Record. 148,592-596.

McGreevy, P.D. and Nicholas, F.W. (1999) Some practical solutions to welfare problems in dog breeding. Animal Welfare 8: 329-341.

Pell. S. & McGreevy, P.D. (1999) The prevalence of abnormal and stereotypic behaviour in Thoroughbreds in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 77, No. 10, 678-679.

Pell. S., McGreevy, P.D. (1999) A study of cortisol and beta-endorphin levels in stereotypic and normal Thoroughbreds. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 64, 81-90.

McGreevy, P.D. (1999) Eight case reports of crib-biting foals. Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement. The Role of the Horse in Europe. 28, 66.

McGreevy, P.D. & Nicol, C.J. (1998) Behavioural and physiological consequences associated with the short-term prevention of crib-biting in horses. Physiology and Behaviour 65 (1) 15-23.

McGreevy, P.D. & Nicol, C.J. (1998) The effect of short-term prevention on the subsequent rate of crib-biting in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement. Clinical Behaviour. 27, 30-34.

McGreevy, P.D. & Nicol, C.J. (1998) Prevention of crib-biting - a review. Equine Veterinary Journal Supplement. Clinical Behaviour. 27, 35-38.

McGreevy, P.D. (1997) Do stabled horses cope? Journal of Biological Education. 31 (3) 207-211.

Clarke, J., Nicol, C.J., Jones, R. & McGreevy, P.D. (1996) Effects of observational learning on food selection in horses. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 50 177-184.

McGreevy, P.D., Cripps, P.J., French, N.P., Green, L.E. & Nicol, C.J. (1995) Management factors associated with stereotypic and redirected behaviour in the Thoroughbred horse. Equine Veterinary Journal 27, 86-91.

McGreevy, P.D., Richardson, J.D., Nicol, C.J. & Lane, J.G. (1995) A radiographic and endoscopic study of horses performing an oral stereotypy. Equine Veterinary Journal 27, 92-95.

McGreevy, P.D., French, N.P. & Nicol, C.J. (1995) The prevalence of abnormal behaviours in dressage, eventing and endurance horses in relation to stabling. Veterinary Record 137, 36-37.

Jones, R.D., McGreevy, P.D., Robertson, A., Clarke, A.F. & Wathes. C.M. (1987) Survey of the designs of racehorse stables in the south-west of England. Equine Veterinary Journal 19, 454-457.