Google Scholar: 886 citations; "The ethics of laying hen genetics" now 5th most cited paper

According to Google Scholar (cf. my profile) my research has to date attracted 886 citations (+23 since February 3rd). This includes 31 citations so far in 2023 (+11 since February 3rd). 2022 now stands with 174 (+7 since February 2nd) and 2021 with 148 (+5). My h-index remains 17 and my i10-index 34. 

"The ethics of laying hen genetics", co-written with Mia Fernyhough, Christine Nicol, Teun van de Braak and Michael Toscano, is now my 5th most cited paper, with 37 citations since its publication in 2019, including 18 last year and 2 so far this year. With around 11.000 accesses, it is also probably my most read paper.

"The ethics of laying hen genetics" published in issue 33(1) of JAGE; full reference

Our article on the ethics of laying hen genetics has been assigned to an issue of Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics.

Fernyhough, Mia, Christine J. Nicol, Michael J. Toscano, Teun van de Braak & Morten Tønnessen (2019). The ethics of laying hen genetics. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics 33(1), 2020: 15–36. Published online November 22nd 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s10806-019-09810-2.

The article is Open Access.

Laying hen ethics article presented at final GroupHouseNet congress in Paris

Yesterday I presented our article "The ethics of laying hen genetics" at the Final Congress og the COST action "Synergy for preventing damaging behavior in group housed pigs and chickens" (Grouphousenet), at FIAP in Paris. 15 minutes of fame. Some 100 people from 20+ countries attended the congress.

"The ethics of laying hen genetics" published online; reference; abstract

Our article "The ethics of laying hen genetics" was published online (Open Access) in Journal of agricultural and environmental ethics November 22nd. Already 332 downloads. Link for reading (and download): https://rdcu.be/bX1XR 

Reference:

Mia Fernyhough, Christine J. Nicol, James Yeates, Michael J. Toscano & Morten Tønnessen 2019. The ethics of laying hen geneticshttps://rdcu.be/bX1XR. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics. Published online November 22nd 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s10806-019-09810-2.

Abstract:

Despite societal concerns about the welfare of commercial laying hens, little attention has been paid to the welfare implications of the choices made by the genetics companies involved with their breeding. These choices regarding trait selection and other aspects of breeding significantly affect living conditions for the more than 7 billion laying hens in the world. However, these companies must consider a number of different commercial and societal interests, beyond animal welfare concerns. In this article we map some of the relevant dilemmas faced by genetics companies in order to outline the scope of opportunities to improve welfare under current market conditions. This includes identifying cases where different animal welfare concerns conflict. We discuss the moral responsibility of laying hen genetics companies and the welfare implications that derive from the choices they make and the policies they follow. In addition to evaluating a selection of predominant current practices and breeding goals, we outline different angles from where to assess the moral legitimacy of various industry practices and policies. We discuss specific issues such as injurious pecking, bone health, induced moulting, chick culling and the circumstances of breeding stock. 

"The ethics of laying hen genetics" accepted for publication

Our article "The ethics of laying hen genetics" has been accepted for publication in Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics.

Ethics of laying hen genetics article ready for submission

Yesterday evening I finish editing "The ethics of laying hen genetics", co-authored with Mia Fernyhough, Christine Nicol, Teun van de Break and Mike Toscano. Seems to be ready for submission.

GroupHouseNet STSM: Ethics of laying hen breeding

GroupHouseNet has issued a call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) in 2017-18. I am involved as a host in one of the priority topics:

WG1 Ethics of laying hen breeding, Host Morten Tonnessen, Stavanger, Norway,
(Collaborators Mike Toscano, Christine Nicol, Teun van de Braak) – Ethical considerations of laying hen breeding companies. morten.tonnessen[a]uis.no

Application deadline is August 15th.