Malcolm Mitchell

Professor Malcolm Mitchell currently holds the Chair in Physiology and Animal Welfare at SRUC. He leads a research team studying and modelling the effects of the environment and stress upon livestock. He has published widely in the field and has contributed to numerous EU/SANTE/FVO and DEFRA (UK) committees and working parties. The research findings of his group have provided the basis for European and UK Legislation and codes of practice relating to commercial animal production and transport. He has received a number of prestigious international and national awards for his work and contributions to animal physiology, health and welfare.