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Fernando Mata has an academic background in Agronomy and Animal Production (Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal). He has done postgraduate studies in Applied Maths at the same University, and Pedagogy for Higher Education at the University of the West of England, UK. Bringing together the skills gained while studying Maths and Animal Science made him to evolve into an Animal Welfare Epidemiologist, the topic of his Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. Professionally he started as a dairy farmer and later went into academia. He has lecturing experiences in Portugal (Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre) and the UK (University of the West of England, Newcastle University, Greenwich University, and Wrexham Glyndwr University). Fernando has supervised 67 student dissertations, 14 of whom were Master's students, and has served as jury in 1 PhD. Currently, he is a researcher at the Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability (CISAS) from the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC), Portugal. Fernando is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE), a Registered Animal Scientist with the British Society of Animal Science, and a Member and a Certified Biologist with the Royal Society of Biology. Apart from animal welfare epidemiology, Fernando is interested in sustainable animal production, animal performance, and sustainable food production.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Fernando Jorge Ribeiro da Mata
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Mata, F.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
0F1A-358B-43B5
ORCID iD
0000-0002-5687-7114
AuthenticusID
R-00M-0G1
Google Scholar ID
MdJC69EAAAAJ
Researcher Id
ABB-4311-2021
Scopus Author Id
55353360600

Email addresses

  • fernandomata@ipvc.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Rua Escola Industrial e Comercial de Nun'Alvares, 4900-347, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Agrarian Sciences - Veterinary Sciences
  • Agrarian Sciences - Animal and Dairy Science
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agriculture
  • Exact Sciences - Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
  • Social Sciences - Educational Sciences - Education, General

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Galician Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
French Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Elementary (A2) Intermediate (B1) Elementary (A2)
Italian Beginner (A1) Upper intermediate (B2) Beginner (A1) Elementary (A2) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2016/10/10
Concluded
 Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy)
Major in Ciência Veterinária
Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus, United Kingdom
"Employing epidemiological approaches to animal welfare problems: a treatise" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Passed with minor amendments
2013
Concluded
 Zootechnic Engeneering - Animal Production (Mestrado)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal

Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, Portugal
"RELATÓRIO INTEGRADOR DA ACTIVIDADE PROFISSIONAL" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 15 out of 20 (75%, first class)
2009/02/28
Concluded
 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Postgraduate Certificate)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2005/07/01
Concluded
 Mathematics Applied to Biological Sciences (Pós-Graduação)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2002/07/01
Concluded
 Agronomy (Licenciatura)
Major in Animal Production
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
 14 out of 20 (70%, first class)
1989
Concluded
 Animal Production (Bacharelato)
Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco Escola Superior Agrária, Portugal
 14 out of 20 (70%, 1st class)
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/04/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2016 - 2019 Associate Professor (University Teacher) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015 - 2016 Associate Professor (University Teacher) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
Hadlow College, United Kingdom
2013 - 2015 Lecturer (University Teacher) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2006 - 2013 Lecturer (University Teacher) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2002 - 2006 Invited Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019 - 2021/03/31 Consultant and project manager Pesca Rio, Lda, Portugal
1990 - 2002 Manager Sociedade Agro Pecuária Mata & Irmão, Lda, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/01 - Current HORIZON EUROPE FutureFoodS - European Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems for People, Planet & Climate.
EC Partnership N° 101136361
EC Partnership N° 101136361
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
 European Commission Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development People
Ongoing
2023/09/04 - 2024/09/03 PMEINCoope - The application of social capital theory in the study of innovation capacity through coopetition by SMEs in sectoral clusters.
IDI&CA 2023 PMEINCoope
Researcher
Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
 Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
Ongoing
2022/09/05 - 2023/09/04 BIGTECHCon - Consumerism activism and anti-consumption in a context of significant market power by big-tech companies
IDI&CA 2022 BIGTECHCon
Researcher
Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
 Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
Ongoing
2013/03/01 - 2015/03/01 Post Gulf war impact assessment on Kuwait fauna
PAAC-2015-Al-Matairi
Researcher
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Concluded
2013/09/01 - 2014/09/01 Investigating contagious echtyma in English sheep
THT-EBLEX-52-2013-Onyango
Researcher
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
 EBLEX
Concluded
2004/01/01 - 2008/12/31 Germoplasm conservation, production and utilization of the taxa Mentha cervina, Mentha pulegium and Thymbra capitata
AGRO 522
Research Fellow
Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, Portugal
 Ministério da Agricultura do Mar do Ambiente e do Ordenamento do Território
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/01/01 - 2023/09/30 Evaluation of commercial and artesanal traps and baits in the capture of the Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) in the Alto Minho region
CIMAL-Vespa-01
Researcher
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho EPE
Concluded
2017/10/18 - 2019/10/18 Investigating the change to the fence structure for the Grand National at Aintree
N/A
Researcher
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
 British Horseracing Authority Ltd
Concluded
2011/03/02 - 2013/12/02 Investigating the adaptation and predation resistance in exotic layer hens in traditional husbandry in Malawi villages
Mwakifuna-2013(Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development)
Researcher
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
 Agricultural Research and Extension Trust
2013/04/01 - 2013/06/30 Investigation of the factors affecting the reproductive success of the Lusitano mare. Follicle development and uterine edema
N/A1
Researcher
Usón Olaso, Lda., Portugal
Concluded
2013/01/01 - 2013/03/31 Investigating the risk factors posed to jockeys and horses at Cheltenham Racecourse
N/A3
Researcher
The Jockey Club, United Kingdom
Concluded
2012/03/01 - 2012/12/30 Evaluation of stallion semen conservation types and effects on the recovery rate of fertilized embryos from mares
N/A5
Researcher
Beaufort Embryo Transfer Centre, United Kingdom
Concluded
2012/05/06 - 2012/10/30 Investigating the relationship between feed and helminthic burden of captive birds of prey
N/A4
Researcher
Fauna Conservation Department of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Hong Kong SAR China
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2023/03/01 - Current COST ACTION CA21124 – LIFT: Lifting farm animal lives – laying the foundations for positive animal welfare
COST ACTION CA21124
COST ACTION CA21124
Researcher
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
European Cooperation in Science and Technology
Ongoing
2023/01/01 - Current COST ACTION CA20125 – ParAqua: Applications for zoosporic parasites in aquatic systems
CA20125
Researcher
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
European Cooperation in Science and Technology
Ongoing
2013/02/01 - 2013/02/28 Chemotherapy vs. holistic treatments: the welfare of limb amputee dogs after appendicular cancer
N/A2
Researcher
Tripawds Foundation, United States
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. M. Painho; M. Caetano; A. Bastos; S. Freire; A. Antunes; H. Carrão; Mata, F.; P. Curvelo. Cartografia de Ocupação do Solo. Portugal Continental 1985-2000. Corine Land Cover 2000.. Amadora, Portugal: Instituto do Ambiente. 2006.
    Published • Assistant staff
Book chapter
  1. Jesus, Meirielly S.; Mata, Fernando; Pinto, Ricardo M. P.; Rocha, Susana; Vaz-Velho, Manuela. "COMPOSIÇÃO APROXIMADA DE QUATRO ALGAS COMUNS À COSTA PORTUGUESA". In Tendências e estratégias para a agroindústria do futuro, 188-200. Instituto Internacional Despertando Vocações, 2022.
    10.31692/978-65-88970-27-0.188-200
  2. M. Al-Matairi; Mata, F.; Bhuller, R.. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "The effect of habitat, gender and season on measurements of lesser jerboa (Jaculus jaculus)". In Animal Biodiversity and Ecology, edited by Hector Carling, 195-200. White World Publications, 2017.
    Published
  3. M. Caetano; Mata, F.; S. Freire; Caetano, M.; Mata, F.; Freire, S.. "Accuracy assessment of the Portuguese CORINE Land Cover map". In Global Developments in Environmental Earth Observation from Space, edited by A. Marçal, 459-467. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Millpress, 2006.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Mata, F.; Maria Dos-Santos; Baptista, Nuno; Natasha Jesus-Silva. "Smart cities through urban short supply chains of food". Paper presented in Congress Farm to Fork: our food, our health, our future, Castelo Branco, 2023.
    Published
  2. Mata, F.; Cano-Díaz, Concha; Jesus, Meirielly. "Demographic tendencies of the EU citizens' perception about the greening subsidies given to farmers". Paper presented in Congress Farm to Fork: our food, our health, our future, Castelo Branco, 2023.
    Published
  3. Mata, F.; Pereira-Pinto, Ricardo; diana barros; Ricardo Pereira-Pinto. "DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EU CITIZENS SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE TACKLING AS THE MAIN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EU FARMERS". Paper presented in Congress Farm to Fork: our food, our health, our future, Castelo Branco, 2023.
    Published
  4. Fernando Mata. "EU CONSUMERS’ POSITIONING ON ORGANIC FOOD, EU FOOD IMPORTS, COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY, AND USE OF ANTIBIOTICS TO TREAT LIVESTOCK IN RELATION TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE EU BAN ON ANTIBIOTICS AS GROWTH PROMOTERS IN LIVESTOCK". 2023.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.12020.12161
  5. Franca, M.I.; Araújo, J.P.; Mata, F.; Cerqueira, J.O.L.. "Influência das caraterísticas dos cascos na claudicação e bem-estar do cavalo de desporto". Angra do Heroísmo, 2023.
    Published
  6. Nuno Batista; Maria Dos-Santos; Mata, F.; Natasha Jesus-Silva; N. Matos. "Exploring the Relationship Between Anti-Consumption and Consumerism". Paper presented in IV International Conference on Global Practice of Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies IV, Kyrenia, 2023.
    Published • 10.13140/RG.2.2.17567.53921
  7. Nuno Batista; Maria Dos-Santos; Mata, F.; Natasha Jesus-Silva; Matos, N.. "Attitudes Towards Consumption: The Development of na Operacional Scale". Paper presented in IV International Conference on Global Practice of Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies, Kyrenia, 2023.
    Published • 10.13140/RG.2.2.24278.42566
  8. Mata, F.; J.P. Araújo; M.L. Soares; J.L. Cerqueira. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "People standings on existing farm animal welfare legislation in major countries and economic blocks around the world". 2023.
    10.1016/j.anscip.2023.01.432
  9. Mata, F.; Meirielly Jesus; Concha Cano-Diáz; Maria Dos-Santos. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "European citizens’ self-responsibility in climate change impediment". 2023.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.17993.11366
  10. C.M. Maia; J.O.L. Cerqueira; J.P. Araújo; F.M. Fonseca; Mata, F.; M.L. Soares. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Effect of diet and gender on carcass yields of the Portuguese autochthonous chicken breed “Branca”". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.36485.83685
  11. M. Jesus; Fernando Mata; R. Batista; D.S. Ruzene; R. Albuquerque; M. Vaz-Velho; F. Padilha; et al. "Evaluation of corncob source in the production of xantham gum". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.26381.72160
  12. C.M. Maia; J.O.L. Cerqueira; J.P Araújo; F.M. Fonseca; Fernando Mata; M.L. Soares. "Growing performance of the Portuguese authocton “Branca" Chicken breed". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.13798.80965
  13. R.P. Pinto; Fernando Mata; J.P. Araújo; J.L. Cerqueira; M. Vaz-Velho. "Meat quality of Bísaro breed and terminal cross entire male pigs". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.10443.36645
  14. R.P. Pinto; M. Barros; M. Vaz-Velho; Fernando Mata; P. Pires. "A modified high performance liquid chromatographic method for simultaneous quantification of skatole and androsterone in pig’s backfa". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.12959.94881
  15. Fernando Mata; J.P. Araújo; M.L. Soares; J. Cerqueira; Mata, F.; Araújo, J.P.; Soares, M.L.; Pinto, R.; Cerqueira, J.O.L.. "People demand of farm animal welfare legislation in the BRIC countries and the USA, and comparison with Europe". 2022.
    Published • 10.13140/RG.2.2.21348.55684
  16. R.P. Pinto; Fernando Mata; M. Vaz-Velho. "Acceptability of the Portuguese traditional sausage "Chouriço" produced from entire males' pork". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.35609.19049
  17. Mata, F.. "Hierarchical growth models of suckling piglets". 2022.
    10.1016/j.anscip.2022.03.152
  18. Jesus Meirielly; Fernando Mata; Mário Barros; Manuela Vaz-Velho; P. Pires. "Structure and performance of polysaccharides extracted from brown seaweed of occidental Portuguese coast. A pilote study". 2022.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.25385.57443
  19. A. Raine; C. Douglas; Fernando Mata. "Exploring the effectiveness of hydrotherapy to rehabilitate gait in dogs with joint problems". 2016.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.16315.39206
  20. Catherine Douglas; Fernando Mata; Gloria Menem. "Hip scoring for canine hip dysplasia: A comparison of British and German breeding strategies.". 2015.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.22606.84800
  21. R. Houghton; C. Douglas; Fernando Mata. "A comparison of mastitis incidence in conventionally managed and organic dairy cows on the same farm". 2015.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.29737.16489
  22. Mata, F.. "The choice of diet affects the oral health of the domestic cat.". 2015.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.10233.65123
  23. Fernando Mata. "Horse fitness for exercise: the use of a logit-log function to model horse post-exercise heart rate recoveries". 2014.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.11754.08640
  24. Fernando Mata; C. Catt. "The efficacy of the paratuberculosis vaccine in cattle and sheep: a meta-analysis of case-control trials.". 2014.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.10076.36481
  25. Joshua Onyango; Fernando Mata; Wanda Denise Mccormick; Stella Chapman. "Prevalence, risk factors and vaccination efficacy of contagious ovine ecthyma (orf) in England". 2014.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.15109.52968
  26. Fernando Mata; Joana Bourbon; Anke Twigg-Flesner; Linda Greening. "Lusitano mare reproduction: contribution to the knowledge.". 2013.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.35242.18885
  27. Fernando Mata; C. Johnson; A. Flavell-Irving. "Association between periodontal disease and open or closed diastemata in cheek teeth of horses.". 2013.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.24336.99848
  28. A. Twigg-Flesner; Fernando Mata; L. Greening; J. Bourbon. "The effects of two endocrine treatments on the size of ovulatory follicles in Lusitano mares in Portugal". 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.17626.11200
  29. Orlanda Póvoa; Fernando Mata; L. Rodrigues; P. Monteiro; P. Nunes; M. Mouldão; G. Teixeira; A. Monteiro. "Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) and Hart’s Pennyroyal (Mentha cervina L.) biodiversity in Alentejo, Portugal". 2006.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.20562.12486
  30. M. Caetano; Fernando Mata. "Accuracy assessment of CLC2000 for Portugal". 2005.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.33983.89760
  31. Fernando Mata; G. Cavaco; M. Caetano. "Validação de cartografia temática produzida por classificação de imagens obtidas por detecção remota: estado da arte". 2004.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.25595.28965
Conference paper
  1. Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Mata, F.; Jesus, Meirielly; Cano-Díaz, Concha. "European citizens’ worries and self-responsibility towards climate change: a gender analysis". 2024.
  2. Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Mata, F.; Jesus, Meirielly; Cano-Díaz, Concha. "European citizens’ worries and self-responsibility towards climate change: a gender analysis". 2024.
  3. Mata, F; Dos Santos, MJPL. "Attitudes of European Citizens Towards Climate Change: A Gender Analysis". 2024.
  4. Jesus, Meirielly; Romaní, Aloia; Joana Santos; Preciosa Jesus da Costa Pires; Élia Fernandes; Mata, F.; Carla Ramos; et al. "Extraction of bioactive compounds from brown algae using deep eutectic solvents in microwave: Preliminary study". Paper presented in XII Foro Iberoamericano de los Recursos Marinos y la Acuicultura: Fortaleciendo los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para la pesca y la acuicultura, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 2023.
    Published
  5. Baptista, Nuno; Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Mata, F.; Jesus Silva, Natacha; Matos, Nelson. "Attitudes towards consumption: the development of an operational scale". 2023.
  6. Jesus, M.; Pires, P.; Mata, F.; Romaní, A.; Fernandes, E.; Couto, R.; Vaz-Velho, M.. "Avaliação da estrutura e propriedades do alginato extraído de Laminaria hyperborea". Paper presented in Congresso Internacional da Agroindústria¿CIAGRO, 2023.
    Accepted
  7. Jesus-Silva, N.; Dos-Santos, M.; Baptista, N.; Mata, F.. "Crowdfunding as Entrepreneurial Funding for Investigative Journalism in Portugal". 2023.
  8. Mata, F.; Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Baptista, Nuno; Jesus Silva, Natacha. "Sustainable consumption in urban short supply chains". 2023.
  9. Mata, F.; Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Baptista, Nuno; Jesus Silva, Natacha. "Sustainable consumption in urban short supply chains". 2023.
  10. M. Jesus; Mata, F.; R.M.P. Pinto; S. Rocha; M. Vaz-Velho. "Proximate composition of four seaweeds commonly found on the Portuguese shore". Paper presented in Congresso Internacional da Agroindústria (CIAGRO), Recife, 2022.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.31692/978-65-88970-27-0.188-200
  11. Mata, F.; Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia. "Consumption of honey in Portugal: consumers’ attitudes, perceptions and trends". 2022.
  12. Mata, F.; Dos Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia. "Consumption of honey in Portugal: consumers’ attitudes, perceptions and trends". 2022.
Conference poster
  1. Mata, F.; Pinto, R.; Barros, D.. "Demographic characteristics of the EU citizens supporting the protection of the environment and climate change tackling as the main social responsibilities of the EU farmers". Paper presented in Congress Farm to Fork: our food, our health, our future, 2023.
  2. Mata, F.; Pereira-Pinto, R.; Barros, D.; Fernando Mata; Ricardo Pereira Pinto; Diana Barros. "EU citizens’ perception of food security risks in relation to the climatic change". Paper presented in 6th ISEKI e-Conference, 2023.
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20408.72968
  3. Mata, F.; M. dos-Santos. "Aquaponics as a sustainable and healthy food production system for Portugal". Paper presented in 1st International Congress on Food, Nutrition & Public Health, 2022.
    http://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12776.55049
  4. Mata, F.; M. dos-Santos. "Attitudes, perceptions and trends of honey consumption in Portugal". Paper presented in 1st International Congress on Food, Nutrition & Public Health, 2022.
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26198.32320
  5. Mata, F.; Bhuller, R.. "Chemotherapy vs. holistic treatments: the welfare of limb amputee dogs after appendicular cancer". Paper presented in Universities Federation of Animal Welfare Conference: Recent advances in Animal Welfare science IV, 2014.
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27902.15686
  6. Onyango, J.; Mata, F.; McCormick, W.; Chapman, S.. "Epidemiology of orf in sheep flocks across England". Paper presented in Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Conference (SVEPM): Annual Meeting, 2014.
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34613.04320
  7. A. Twigg-Flesner; Mata, F.; R. Aspinall. "The effects of equine semen storage on the success rate of embryo recovery in a commercial setting". Paper presented in British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference. Advances in Animal Biosciences, healthy food from healthy animals, 2013.
    https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12802.66245
  8. A. Twigg-Flesner; Mata, F.; R. Aspinall. "The effect of four commercially available extenders on motility of chilled stallion semen over time". Paper presented in British Society of Animal Science Annual Conference. 1Advances in Animal Biosciences, healthy food from healthy animals,, 2013.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.34717.90087
  9. Mata, F.. "Mastitis vaccination: a meta-analysis of case-control trials". Paper presented in British Mastitis Conference, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.16262.96329
  10. Mata, F.. "Analysing the relationship between likelihood of mastitis and associated risk factors". Paper presented in British Mastitis Conference, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.24232.14080
  11. Williams, J.; N. Aldous; Mata, F.. "Risk Factors associated with horse falls in British Steeplechase Racing from 2008 to 2011". Paper presented in International Equitation Science Conference: The Road Ahead, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.27587.58400
  12. Williams, J.; S. Mann; Mata, F.. "A comparison of risk factors associated with horse falls in UK and French Hurdle racing". Paper presented in International Equitation Science Conference: The Road Ahead, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.25909.86241
  13. Williams, J.; Smith, K.; Mata, F.. "Risk factors associated with horse falls in British Class 1 (Grades 1-3) Steeplechases from 1999 to 2011". Paper presented in International Equitation Science Conference: The Road Ahead, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.19198.97606
  14. A. Lanser; Bhuller, R.; Mata, F.. "Evaluating 3 methods of capture in impala (Aepyceros melampus) to reduce the risk of capture myopathy". Paper presented in Universities Federation of Animal Welfare Conference: Recent advances in Animal Welfare science III, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.28426.44484
  15. M. Al-Matairi; Mata, F.; Bhuller, R.. "The effect of habitat degradation on the body weight of lesser jerboa (Jaculus jaculus)". Paper presented in The Mammal Society Conference, 2012.
    10.13140/RG.2.2.22554.41922
Journal article
  1. Mata, F.; José Araújo; Kowalczyk, Alicja; Joaquim Lima Cerqueira. "The effect of litter hierarchy and teat allocation on suckling piglets' growth". Archives of Animal Breeding 68 (2025): 263-269. https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-263-2025.
    Open access • Published • 10.5194/aab-68-263-2025
  2. Pereira-Pinto, Ricardo; Araújo, José Pedro; Cerqueira, Joaquim; Mata, F.; Pires, Preciosa; Vaz-Velho, Manuela. "Raising entire male pigs: comparison of growth performance and meat quality of the Bísara breed and a terminal cross - a pilot study". Frontiers in Animal Science 6 (2025): 1433925. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2025.1433925.
    Published • 10.3389/fanim.2025.1433925
  3. Fernando Mata; Ivo Domingues. "European Union Citizens’ Perception of the Reasons for the Cost of the Common Agricultural Policy". European Countryside (2025): https://doi.org/10.2478/euco-2025-0007.
    10.2478/euco-2025-0007
  4. Fernando Mata; Maria dos-Santos. "Analysis of the policies and constraints limiting the aquaponics industry in Portugal". Aquaculture Reports (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102572.
    10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102572
  5. Barbara Traça; Campos, Susana Isabel Almeida; Dionísio, Andreia; Jesus, Meirielly; Santos, Joana ; Mata, F.. "Sustainability of Meat Value Chain: Bibliometric Review of Main Trends and Theoretical Connections". Sustainability 17 (2025): 1773. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/5/1773.
    Open access • Published • https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051773
  6. Mata, F.. "Life expectancy of cats in Britain: moggies and mollies live longer.". PeerJ 13 (2025): e18869. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18869.
    Open access • Published • 10.7717/peerj.18869
  7. Wesley Passos; Jesus, Meirielly; Mata, F.; Millena Menezes; Pablo Santos; Hortência Santana; Ruzene, Denise Santos; Silva, Daniel Pereira. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Bioremediation Potential of Sunflower-Derived Biosurfactants: A Bibliometric Description". Sustainability 17 (2025): 330. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/1/330.
    Published • 10.3390/su17010330
  8. Teresa Madureira; Fernando Nunes; José Veiga; Fernando Mata; Mary Alexandraki; Lamprini Dimitriou; Ermioni Meleti; Athanasios Manouras; Eleni Malissiova. "Trends in Organic Food Choices and Consumption: Assessing the Purchasing Behaviour of Consumers in Greece". Foods (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/3/362.
    10.3390/foods14030362
  9. Iglesias, A.; Mata, F.; Joaquim Lima Cerqueira; Kowalczyk, Alicja; Cantalapiedra, J.; Ferreiro, J.; José Araújo. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Analysis of Growth Models in Galician × Nelore Crossbred Cattle in the First Year of Life". Animals 14 24 (2024): 3698. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3698.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ani14243698
  10. Mata, F.; Biyton, G.; Young, T.. "Anticipatory Behaviour During the Approach to Feeding Times as a Measure of Horse Welfare". Animals 14 (2024): 3677.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ani14243677
  11. Mata, F.; Maria José Palma Lampreia Dos-Santos. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Modeling Cork Yield, Thickness, Price, and Gross Income in the Portuguese Cork Oak Montado". Forests 15 12 (2024): 2163. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/12/2163.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/f15122163
  12. Maria José Palma Lampreia Dos-Santos; Fernando Da- Mata. "Attitudes of European Citizens Towards Climate Change: A Gender Analysis". European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance (2024): https://doi.org/10.34190/ecmlg.20.1.3094.
    10.34190/ecmlg.20.1.3094
  13. Mata, F.; Barros, Diana; Pereira-Pinto, Ricardo; Preciosa Jesus da Costa Pires. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "EU Citizens’ Perception of Risks Posed to the Sustainability of EU Food Security". Sustainability 16 22 (2024): 9840.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/su16229840
  14. Mata, F.; Inês Franca; José Araújo; Paixão, Gustavo; Kirsty Lesniak; Joaquim Lima Cerqueira. "Investigating Associations between Horse Hoof Conformation and Presence of Lameness". Animals 14 (2024): 2697. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182697.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ani14182697
  15. Madureira, Teresa; Fernando Nunes; Mata, F.; Manuela Vaz-Velho. "A SWOT Analysis of Organizations in the Agri-Food Chain Sector from the Northern Region of Portugal Using the PESTEL and MEETHS Frameworks". Agriculture 14 9 (2024): 1554. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/9/1554.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/agriculture14091554
  16. Mata, F.; Alonso, Joaquim Mamede; Cano-Díaz, Concha. "Evaluation of Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) Trappability in Alto-Minho, Portugal: Commercial vs. Artisanal Equipment, Human Factors, Geography, Climatology, and Vegetation". Applied Sciences 14 (2024): 7571. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14177571.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/app14177571
  17. Baptista, Nuno; Dos - Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia; Mata, F.; Natasha Jesus-Silva. "Institutional trust as a driver of product boycotts in Europe". International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing (2024): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12208-024-00413-w#citeas.
    Open access • 10.1007/s12208-024-00413-w
  18. Fabrícia Vieira; Hortência F.P. Santana; Jesus, Meirielly; Mata, F.; Preciosa Jesus da Costa Pires; Manuela Vaz-Velho; Daniel Pereira Silva; Denise Santos Ruzene. "Comparative Study of Pretreatments on Coconut Fiber for Efficient Isolation of Lignocellulosic Fractions". Sustainability 16 (2024): 4784. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/11/4784.
    Open access • Published • https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114784
  19. Fernando Mata; Concha Cano-Díaz; Meirielly Jesus. "The European Citizens’ Stance on the Sustainability Subsidies Given to The Eu Farmers". European Countryside (2024): https://doi.org/10.2478/euco-2024-0018.
    10.2478/euco-2024-0018
  20. R. Pereira-Pinto; M. Barros; M. Vaz-Velho; F. Mata; P. Pires. "Enhanced HPLC Method for Boar Taint Quantification". ChemistryOpen (2024): https://doi.org/10.1002/open.202300283.
    10.1002/open.202300283
  21. Ricardo Pereira-Pinto; Carla Barbosa; Fernando Mata; Núria Reis; Diana Barros; Manuela Vaz-Velho. "Assessing boar taint in Portuguese pork: A small-scale study of prevalence and classification via established detection thresholds". Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research (2024): https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2024223-20749.
    10.5424/sjar/2024223-20749
  22. Mata, F.; Dos - Santos, Maria José Palma Lampreia. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "European Citizens’ Evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy". Sustainability 16 (2024): 3970.
    Open access • Published • https:// doi.org/10.3390/su16103970
  23. Fernando Mata; Maria Dos-Santos; Concha Cano-Díaz; Meirielly Jesus; Manuela Vaz-Velho. "The Society of Information and the European Citizens’ Perception of Climate Change: Natural or Anthropological Causes". Environmental Management (2024): https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-024-01961-x.
    10.1007/s00267-024-01961-x
  24. Laura Soares; Fernando Mata; Joaquim L. Cerqueira; José Araújo. "Growing Patterns of the Branca Chicken Breed—Concentrate vs. Maize-Based Diet". Agriculture (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13122282.
    10.3390/agriculture13122282
  25. Natacha Jesus-Silva; Maria Dos-Santos; Nuno Baptista; Fernando Mata. "Crowdfunding as Entrepreneurial Funding for Investigative Journalism in Portugal". European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance (2023): https://doi.org/10.34190/ecmlg.19.1.1921.
    10.34190/ecmlg.19.1.1921
  26. Mata, F.. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Historical Review of the Stratified British Sheep Production System". Reviews in Agricultural Science 11 0 (2023): 217-233. http://dx.doi.org/10.7831/ras.11.0_217.
    Open access • Published • 10.7831/ras.11.0_217
  27. Mata, F.; Baptista, N.; Dos-Santos, M.; Jesus-Silva, N.. "Profiling European Consumers That Engage in Boycotting". European Conference on Knowledge Management 24 1 (2023): 893-899. https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/eckm/article/view/1390.
    Published • 10.34190/eckm.24.1.1390
  28. Mata, F.; Leonel J. R. Nunes. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "European citizens’ stance on limiting energy use for climate change mitigation". PeerJ (2023): https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15835.
    10.7717/peerj.15835
  29. Mata, F.; Luisa Dormer. "The efficacy of neutraceuticals to alleviate dog osteoarthritis symptoms, a meta-analysis of case-control trials". Veterinarski Arhiv (2023): http://vetarhiv.vef.unizg.hr/papers/2023-93-3-8.pdf?ci=dqgfkphdgpfnqcqgjjiudele.
    10.24099/vet.arhiv.1737
  30. Mata, F.; Andreia Mata. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Investigating the relationship between inbreeding and life expectancy in dogs: mongrels live longer than pure breeds". PeerJ 11 (2023): e15718-e15718. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.15718.
    10.7717/peerj.15718
  31. Mata, F.; Meirielly Santos Jesus; Concha Cano-Díaz; Maria Dos-Santos. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "European Citizens’ Worries and Self-Responsibility towards Climate Change". Sustainability (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086862.
    10.3390/su15086862
  32. Brenda Lohanny Passos Santos; Meirielly Santos Jesus; Mata, F.; Aline Alves Oliveira Santos Prado; Isabela Maria Monteiro Vieira; Larissa Castor Ramos; Jorge A. López; et al. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Use of Agro-Industrial Waste for Biosurfactant Production: A Comparative Study of Hemicellulosic Liquors from Corncobs and Sunflower Stalks". Sustainability (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086341.
    10.3390/su15086341
  33. Fernando Mata; Maria Dos-Santos; Jack Cocksedge. "Attitudinal and Behavioural Differences towards Farm Animal Welfare among Consumers in the BRIC Countries and the USA". Sustainability (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043619.
    10.3390/su15043619
  34. F. Mata; M. dos-Santos. "Attitudes, perceptions, and trends of honey consumption in Portugal". Acta Alimentaria (2023): https://doi.org/10.1556/066.2022.00186.
    10.1556/066.2022.00186
  35. Meirielly Jesus; Fernando Mata; Rejane A. Batista; Denise S. Ruzene; Ricardo Albuquerque-Júnior; Juliana C. Cardoso; Manuela Vaz-Velho; et al. "Corncob as Carbon Source in the Production of Xanthan Gum in Different Strains Xanthomonas sp.". Sustainability (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032287.
    10.3390/su15032287
  36. Mata, F.; Jesus, M.S.; Pinto, R.P.; Mata, A.. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "A meta-analysis of the mastitis vaccination efficacy in dairy cattle". Open veterinary journal 13 2 (2023): 179-187. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85152863924&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.5455/OVJ.2023.v13.i2.5
  37. Ricardo Pereira Pinto; Mata, F.; Preciosa Pires; Mário Barros; José Pedro Araújo; Manuela Vaz-Velho. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "The use of sugar beet pulp in pig diet to control skatole analysed by HPLC quantification method". Scientia Agricola (2023): https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-992x-2022-0093.
    10.1590/1678-992x-2022-0093
  38. Mata, F.; Mata, Fernando. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Linking epidemiology, Biostatistics and Animal Welfare Science". Revista Veterinaria (2022): http://www.scielo.org.ar/pdf/revet/v33n2/1669-6840-revet-33-02-220.pdf.
    10.30972/vet.3326186
  39. Mata, F.; Bastian Jaeger; Ivo Domingues. Corresponding author: Mata, F.. "Perceptions of Farm Animal Sentience and Suffering: Evidence from the BRIC Countries and the United States". Animals (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12233416.
    10.3390/ani12233416
  40. F. Mata; J. Araujo; L. Soares; J. L. Cerqueira. "Local People Standings on Existing Farm Animal Welfare Legislation in the BRIC Countries and the USA. Comparison with Western European Legislation". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (2022): https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2141577.
    10.1080/10888705.2022.2141577
  41. Mata, F.; Bannister-Bell, A.J.; Young, T.. "Risk factors associated with horse fall severity whilst racing over Grand National fences pre- and post-changes to their structure". Comparative Exercise Physiology (2022): 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/cep210047.
    10.3920/cep210047
  42. Fernando Mata; C. Johnson; L. Wilding. "Cross sectional epidemiological study of the severity of buccal ulceration and sharp enamel points in ridden and unridden horses". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (2022): https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2070844.
    10.1080/10888705.2022.2070844
  43. Meirielly Jesus; Aloia Romaní; Fernando Mata; Lucília Domingues. "Current Options in the Valorisation of Vine Pruning Residue for the Production of Biofuels, Biopolymers, Antioxidants, and Bio-Composites following the Concept of Biorefinery: A Review". Polymers 14 9 (2022): 1640-1640. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14091640.
    10.3390/polym14091640
  44. Mata, F.; Bhuller, R.. "Hyperthyroidism in the Domestic Cat (Felis catus): Informed Treatment Choice Based on Survival Analysis". Macedonian Veterinary Review 0 0 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/macvetrev-2022-0015.
    10.2478/macvetrev-2022-0015
  45. F. Mata; P. Mata. "Nesting preferences of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas L.) and the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata L.) in the SW of Mahe Island in the Seychelles". Animal Biodiversity and Conservation (2021): https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.2022.45.0023.
    10.32800/abc.2022.45.0023
  46. F. Mata. "A Framework for Using Epidemiology in Animal Welfare Science". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (2021): https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2021.1981902.
    10.1080/10888705.2021.1981902
  47. Mata, P.; Gibons, K.; Mata, F.. "WOODLAND IN PRACTICAL SKILLS THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION". Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs 16 (2016): 1108-1112. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84991479859&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/1471-3802.12258
  48. Mata, F.; Johnson, C.; Bishop, C.. "A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study of Prevalence and Severity of Bit-Induced Oral Trauma in Polo Ponies and Race Horses". Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 18 3 (2015): 259-268. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84930755078&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10888705.2015.1004407
  49. Mata, F.. "The choice of diet affects the oral health of the domestic cat". Animals 5 1 (2015): 101-109. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84925689000&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/ani5010101
  50. Fernando Mata. "Analysis of predisposition factors for limb amputation in dogs with survival analysis in those diagnosed with appendicular cancer". The Veterinary Nurse 5 7 (2014): 406-411. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.7.406.
    10.12968/vetn.2014.5.7.406
  51. Jane Williams; Katherine Smith; Fernando DaMata. "Risk factors associated with horse-falls in UK Class 1 Steeplechases: 1999-2011". International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 14 1 (2014): 148-152. https://doi.org/10.1080%2F24748668.2014.11868710.
    10.1080/24748668.2014.11868710
  52. Onyango, J.; Mata, F.; McCormick, W.; Chapman, S.. "Prevalence, risk factors and vaccination efficacy of contagious ovine ecthyma (orf) in England". Veterinary Record 175 13 (2014): 326-326. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84907883500&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1136/vr.102353
  53. Mata, F.. "Evaluation of Horse Fitness for Exercise: The Use of a Logit-Log Function to Model Horse Postexercise Heart Rate Recovery". Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 34 9 (2014): 1055-1058. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84921939505&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jevs.2014.06.004
  54. "The prevalence of open and closed diastemata and its association with periodontal disease and jaw position, in horses and geldings". Revista Portuguesa de Ciências Veterinárias (2014): http://www.fmv.utl.pt/spcv/PDF/pdf6_2014/21-25.pdf.
  55. Jane Williams; Yvonne Heath; Fernando Mata. "Beating the odds: using epidemiology to pick the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner". Vet Nurs 4 1 (2013): 48-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.1.48.
    10.12968/vetn.2013.4.1.48
  56. Williams, J.M.; Marks, F.; Mata, F.; Parkin, T.. "A case control study to investigate risk factors associated with horse falls in steeplechase races at Cheltenham racetrack". Comparative Exercise Physiology 9 1 (2013): 59-64. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84945123482&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3920/CEP13005
  57. Mata, F.; Lam, A.. "Investigating the relationship between feed and helminthic burden of captive birds of prey in Hong Kong". Zoo Biology 32 6 (2013): 652-654. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84889674273&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/zoo.21103
  58. "Mastitis vaccination in dairy cattle: a meta-analysis of case-control trials". Revista Portuguesa de Ciências Veterinárias (2013): http://www.fmv.ulisboa.pt/spcv/PDF/pdf12_2013/17-22.pdf.
  59. "Investigating follicle growth, uterine oedema and other factors affecting reproductive success in the Lusitano mare". Revista Portuguesa de Zootecnia (2013): https://www.apez.pt/documentos/RPZ/mata_2013_1_1.pdf.
  60. Jane Williams; Rachel Parrot; Fernando Da Mata. "Effect of manual and motorized dental rasping instruments on Thoroughbred's heart rate and behavior". Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research 7 3 (2012): 149-156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2011.08.007.
    10.1016/j.jveb.2011.08.007
  61. Mata, F.; Mwakifuna, B.. "Comparative mortality and predation in relation to egg production traits of Rhode Island Red, Black Australorp and Hyblack laying hens in scavenging production systems of rural Malawi". British Poultry Science 53 5 (2012): 570-575. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84871998459&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/00071668.2012.736612
  62. Mata, F.. "Evaluation of growth models for follicle development and ovulation in Lusitano mares". Animal Reproduction Science 136 1-2 (2012): 81-84. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84870509454&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.10.026
  63. Mata, F.; Williams, J.; Marks, F.. "Investigation of factors associated with the probability of racehorses being pulled up in steeplechase races at Cheltenham racetrack". Comparative Exercise Physiology 8 2 (2012): 95-101. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84989950402&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3920/CEP12012
  64. Al-Mutairi, M.; Mata, F.; Bhuller, R.; Al¿Mutairi, M.. "The effect of habitat degradation, season and gender on morphological parameters of lesser jerboas (Jaculus jaculus L.) in Kuwait". Animal Biodiversity and Conservation 35 1 (2012): 119-124. https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/49864578/.
    10.32800/ABC.2012.35.0119
  65. Fernando Mata; Sarah Watts. "Analyzing the Placement Odds of Favorite Horses in the Thoroughbred Racing Industry of the British Isles". CHANCE 24 4 (2011): 35-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09332480.2011.10739885.
    10.1080/09332480.2011.10739885
  66. Póvoa, O.; Farinha, N.; Marinho, S.; Nunes, P.; Godinho, D.; Mata, F.; Rodrigues, L.; Monteiro, A.. "Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) and Hart's Pennyroyal (Mentha cervina) biodiversity in Alentejo, Portugal". Acta Horticulturae 723 (2006): 91-97. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33846100086&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Published • 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.723.8
Magazine article
  1. Mata, F.. "As características das curvas de lactação nas diferentes estações de parto", A Vaca Leiteira, 2003
  2. Mata, F.. "As curvas de lactação nas diferentes ordens de lactação", A Vaca Leiteira, 2002
Preprint
  1. Natacha Jesus-Silva; Nuno Baptista; Fernando Mata; Maria Dos-Santos. "Sustainable Consumption and the Drivers of Product Boycott in Europe". 2023. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1231.v1.
    10.20944/preprints202307.1231.v1
Report
  1. Pires Bento, S.; Filipe, L.; Esteves, J. R. ; Ventura, R.; Nogueira, D.; Calheiros, R.; Esteves, N.; et al. 2022. Estratégia Nacional para a Mobilidade Ativa Pedonal.
  2. Mata, Fernando Jorge Ribeiro; Mata, F.. 2013. Relatório integrador da atividade profissional. https://www.authenticus.pt/P-011-3H3.
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Employing epidemiological approaches to animal welfare problems: a treatise". PhD, Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge Campus, 2016. https://hdl.handle.net/10779/aru.23761002.v1.
  2. "A curva de lactação como elemento zootécnico de análise de uma exploração de vacas leiteiras". Degree, Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, 2002.
  3. "Queijo de Castelo Branco, contribuição para o seu estudo". Degree, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco Escola Superior Agrária, 1989.

Other

Other output
  1. The society of Information and the European citizens’ perception of climate change: natural or anthropological causes. 2023. Mata, F.; Dos-Santos, M.; Cano-Díaz, C.; Jesus, M.; Vaz-Velho, M.. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85171412743&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.21203/rs.3.rs-3232201
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/08/25 Political consumerism in Europe: The drivers of consumers’ boycotts 9th International Paris Congress on Social Sciences & Humanities
(Paris, France)
2022/05/12 The sustainability of the meat paradox Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 2 – Sustainable Production of Authoctonous Animal Breeds.
Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
2017/09/04 British sheep production system: The system. Love Lamb Week
National Sheep Association (Wrexham, United Kingdom)
2016/09/14 Structure of the UK dairy sector: Internal and external factors affecting supply and demand. UK Dairy Day Presentations
Holstein UK (Telford, United Kingdom)
2015/09/16 Energetic Balance during the production cycle of a dairy cow. UK Dairy Day Presentations
Holstein UK (Birmingham, United Kingdom)
2015/04/14 Future animal health issues important for optimal land-based livestock production under Nordic conditions: View from a Southern European living in the UK. Scientific Staff Meeting Newcastle vs Nord University
Nord University (Steinkjer, Trondheim, Norway)
2013/06/13 Knowledge Exchange Meeting UWE/NTU. The logit-log function to model post exercise heart rate recovery in horses. Scientific Knowledge Exchange Meeting UWE/NTU
Nottingham Trent University (Nottingham, United Kingdom)
2011/10/19 Anthropomorphism Animal Welfare Scientist Annual Meeting
Universities Federation of Animal Welfare (Gloucester, United Kingdom)
2008/11/13 Animal Breeding Strategies: Syllabus, Learning outcomes, Scheme of work, Prerequisites. Scientific Meeting of Schools with Animal Science degrees
Writtle College (Chelmsford, United Kingdom)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 The effect of water temperature in its intake by dairy cows
Supervisor of Adam Richards
 Animal Science (Degree)
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Evolution of animal behaviour using differences found in captive and wild penguins
Supervisor of Katie Cranwell
 Animal Science (Degree)
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Benefits of hydrotherapy for dogs
Supervisor of Angela Edwards
 Animal Science (Degree)
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Welfare of hens in the egg industry and its influence on the type of eggs bought by the British consumer
Supervisor of Danielle Duncan
 Animal Science (Degree)
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Emotional assessment of veterinary nurses and vets in first and referral practices in the UK
Supervisor of Samuel Noon
 Veterinary Nursing (Degree)
Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2014/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Relationship between river water chemical and physical parameters and fish diversity and abundance.
Co-supervisor of A'ibierite Alalibo
 Environmental Sciences (Master)
Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2014/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Comparison of mastitis levels in conventional and robotic milking machines
Supervisor of John Laughlin
 Animal Science (Degree)
Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2014/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Comparison between organic and conventional dairy production systems with regards to teat end callosities
Supervisor of Panagiotis Mavrommatis
 Animal Science (Degree)
Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2014/08/31 Circular analysis of physical and chemical river water parameters
Co-supervisor of Alkaki Payman
 Environmental Science (Master)
Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2014/08/31 Beef production systems in Chechnya
Supervisor of Alvi Temariev
 Animal Science (Degree)
Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2014/08/31 Influence of teat hierarchy on the growth curve of piglets
Supervisor of Hannah McFall
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 The effect of workload on hind limb lameness of the polo pony
Co-supervisor of Charlotte Johnston
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Does the neutering of bitches by laparoscopic ovariectomy have a quicker recovery period than the neutering of bitches by traditional ovariohysterectomy?
Supervisor of Megan Moore
 Veterinary Nursing (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Survival analysis of cardiomyopathy in dogs
Supervisor of Megan Farrar
 Veterinary Nursing (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Efficacy of acupuncture in animals
Supervisor of Sarah Grooves
 Veterinary Nursing (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Nutraceutical medication efficiency
Supervisor of Luisa Dormer
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Paratuberculosis vaccine efficiency
Supervisor of Charlotte Catt
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Effects of aromatherapy on equine stress levels
Supervisor of Claire Wilding
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/12/31 The effect of thawing techniques of AI straws on sperm progressive motility and morphology before the artificial insemination process of cattle
Supervisor of Josie Hira
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Reproductive parameters that might affect follicle size at ovulation and pregnancy outcomes on a group of Lusitano mares in Portugal
Co-supervisor of Joana Bourbon
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Hair analysis as a novel investigative tool for the detection of Devil’s Claw supplement in the horse
Co-supervisor of Holly Smith
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Identification and evaluation of mastitis-causing pathogens: determining the frequency and distribution of the different groups of pathogens at home farm, Hartpury College through the microbial investigation of milk samples
Supervisor of Natasha Norman
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 The view from students in a land based and an engineering college in the current squirrel population of the UK
Supervisor of Bethan Stokes
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 The impact of production system on the dairy production performance
Supervisor of Thomas Ford
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 How does a change in farming system from zero-grazing to semi-zero grazing affect the health and production of dairy cattle?
Supervisor of Jade Markham
 Animal Science (Specialization course)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 The impact of both teat end morphology and teat end condition on the susceptibility to mastitis in dairy cattle
Supervisor of Lynda Rickman
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Comparing the efficacy of orally administered methimazole and the efficacy of thyroidectomy in the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism
Supervisor of Ting Cheung
 Veterinary Nurse (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Investigating osteopathic treatment for horses
Co-supervisor of Natalia De Chabert
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 The effect of Carnitine supplementation as a feed additive in broodmares
Supervisor of Amy Moss
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Investigating equine short term memory differences between gender
Supervisor of Michelle Sloman
 Equine Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Investigating the use of dog appeasing pheromones (DAP) in dogs with cognitive dysfunction
Supervisor of Julie Fox
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 The effect of a farming system on the prevalence of metritis and future fertility on dairy cows
Supervisor of Sophie Brooks
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Effects of a change in management system on the health and production of the dairy cattle at Home Farm, Hartpury
Supervisor of Madeleinne Ball
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 The effect of separation on the Dairy calf at 12 hours, 48 hours and 3 days
Supervisor of Lucy Merrit
 Animal Science
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Comparing mowing techniques on meadow grass - the effects on nutritional analysis, horse preference and forage behaviour
Supervisor of Jaqueline Harris
 Equine Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Can a selection of auditory stimuli decrease aggressive behaviour in outdoor-housed domestic chickens (Gallus domesticus)
Supervisor of India Farnham-Long
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Do characteristics of a dog have an effect on the time that they remain in rescue centres?
Supervisor of Clare Campbell
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Public perception of egg marketing strategies
Supervisor of Tanya Powell
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 The human perception of obesity in dogs
Supervisor of John Williams-Monks
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 How pet history affects the effectiveness of pet therapy
Supervisor of Hazel Shepard
 Veterinary Nursing (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Investigating the relationship between somatic cell count, sub-clinical mastitis and milk production
Co-supervisor of Adeleke Odumboni
 Animal Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Investigating reptile semen properties
Co-supervisor of Hanna Salisbury
 Animal Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31 A comparison of toy enrichment and food enrichment novelty for dogs within a boarding kennel environment
Supervisor of Jessica Mead
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31 The effects of housing environment on egg production
Supervisor of Lisa Mitchell
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Analysis of finishing positions in thoroughbred racing
Supervisor of Sarah Watts
 Equine Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/12/31 The effect of productivity on laying hens, fed two different types of feed
Supervisor of Melissa Bean
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Shellfish survey and fishery effects
Co-supervisor of Vanessa Lee
 Animal Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 The effect of a nutraceutical feed supplement product on limb movement of the horse
Co-supervisor of Victoria Bolitho
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Feed selection and behaviour in domestic guinea pigs
Supervisor of Fern Brown
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Effects of pellets feeding in the United Kingdom over mash feeding in Zimbabwe on the weight and differences in rearing of the chickens
Supervisor of Tatenda Hatendi
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Given the choice, does the pig prefer straw, scattered food or novel objects as enrichment
Supervisor of Louisa McCourt
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Evaluation of semen quality characteristics from different cockerel breeds
Supervisor of Bernard Mwakifuna
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Investigating food preferences in cats
Supervisor of Bonnie Smith
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Investigating body condition scoring in horses
Co-supervisor of Carrie Needs
 Equine Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Efficacy of non-antibiotic footbath solutions in the prevention and control of interdigital necrobacillosis in dairy cattle caused by the pathogenic organism Fusobacterium necrophorum
Co-supervisor of Francesca Booth
 Animal Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Environmental enrichment for singly housed cats in rehoming catteries
Supervisor of Hayley Gibbons
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 The associations between breed, age, gender, duration and reasons for kennelling within rescue shelter dogs
Supervisor of Layra Jefferies
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 A comparison between types of behaviours exhibited by pure-bred border collies kept in pet homes and show kennels
Supervisor of Sophie Langdon
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 The influence of basic training on the behaviour of kennelled dogs in an RSPCA rescue centre
Supervisor of Hayley Minson
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Olfactory stimulation and subsequent behaviour of the rabbit and guinea pig
Supervisor of Sarah Owen
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Trappability of free-living black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Supervisor of Erica Van Manen
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 The effect of teat end shape and teat end callosity on the somatic cell count
Supervisor of Erica Williams
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2007/09/30 Investigating productive output of Irish, American and New Zealand Holstein Friesians in grassland Irish production systems
Co-supervisor of Maeve O'Connor
 Animal Science (Master)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2007/08/31 Relation between teat morphology and milk quality in dairy cattle
Supervisor of Rachel Harry
 Animal Science (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2007/08/31 Does castration aid in changing the behaviour of dogs?
Supervisor of Simon Webb
 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Degree)
University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2004/09/01 - 2005/08/31 Inseminação artificial em bovinos
Supervisor of Pedro Couceiro
 Agronomia (Degree)
Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas, Portugal
2003/09/01 - 2004/08/31 Parâmetros qualitativos de diferentes variedades de azeitona
Supervisor of Paul Reguino
 Agronomia (Degree)
Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 3 – Land, Soil and Water Management for a Sustainable Production (2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
2022/05/12 - 2022/05/12 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 2 – Sustainable Production of Authoctonous Animal Breeds (2022/05/12 - 2022/05/12)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
2022/04/28 - 2022/04/28 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 1 – Marine and Inland Waters Bioresources Valorisation (2022/04/28 - 2022/04/28)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
2021/10/27 - 2021/10/27 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” II: Processing (2021/10/27 - 2021/10/27)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
2021/10/13 - 2021/10/13 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” II: Processing (2021/10/13 - 2021/10/13)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Center for Research and Development in Agri-food systems and Sustainability, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Cstelo, Portugal
2021/09/29 - 2021/09/29 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” I: Primary Production (2021/09/29 - 2021/09/29)
Conference
 Center for Research and Development in Agri-food systems and Sustainability, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Cstelo, Portugal
2013/05/06 - 2013/05/06 4th Conference Alltech – Hartpury (2013/05/06 - 2013/05/06)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/05/04 - 2012/05/04 3rd Conference Alltech – Hartpury (2012/05/04 - 2012/05/04)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2011/05/05 - 2011/05/05 2nd Conference Alltech – Hartpury (2011/05/05 - 2011/05/05)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/05/03 - 2010/05/03 1st Conference Alltech ¿ Hartpury (2010/05/03 - 2010/05/03)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2024/08/08 - Current Metabolites (2218-1989) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2024/08/03 - Current Plos One (1932-6203) PLOS
2024/05/31 - Current International Journal of Molecular Sciences (1422-0067) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2024/05/19 - Current BMC Veterinary Research (1746-6148) Springer Nature
2024/03/04 - Current Fermentation (2311-5637) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2023/12/28 - Current Environmental Management (1432-1009) Springer Nature
2023/12/19 - Current Genes (2073-4425) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2023/12/07 - Current Microbiology Research (2036-7481) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2023/10/29 - Current Agriculture (2077-0472) MDPI
2023/10/11 - Current Frontiers In Animal Science (2673-6225) Frontiers Media S.A.
2023/09/02 - Current Applied Sciences (2076-3417) MDPI
2023/07/05 - Current Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (2571-581X) Frontiers Media
2022/06/03 - Current Microorganisms (2076-2607) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2021/07/01 - Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology (0855-2215) African Journals Online
2021/06/01 - Current Veterinary Sciences (2306-7381) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2021/02/02 - Current American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (1557-4555) Science Publications
2021/01/04 - Current International Journal of Equine Science (2805-3117) Rasayely
2016/04/04 - Current Animals (2076-2615) Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
2015/02/01 - Current Animal And Veterinary Sciences (2328-5850) Science Publishing
2009/05/01 - Current Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences (since 2021 Animal Bioscience) (1011-2367) Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
2012/01/01 - 2017/03/04 Nigerian Journal of Animal Science (1119-4308) African Journals Online
2014/03/02 - 2016/11/06 International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development (2159-5852) Iranian Association of Agricultural Economic

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2015/06/01 - Current The Royal Society of Biology Member and Chartered Biologist (MSB, CBiol) P0114856
2010/09/01 - Current British Society of Animal Science Registered Animal Scientist (RAnimSci) 99290903
2008/09/01 - Current The Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE) Fellow (FHEA) PR058556

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2021/04/01 - Current Scientific Committee
Member
 Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Sistemas Agroalimentares e Sustentabilidade, Portugal
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Committee for Subject, progression and Degree Awarding for Programs from the Northop Campus
Member
 Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Committee for the Subject, progression and Degree Awarding in HE Programs at Hadlow College
Member
 University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Committee for the Subject, Progression and Degree Awarding in the School of Agriculture
Member
 Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Committee for the Subject, Progression and Master Degree Awarding from the School of Agriculture
Member
 Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2013/12/31 Committee for the Subjetc, Progression and Awarding of Degree for the Mathematics Programs
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Committee for the Revision of the Agriculture Programs of Study
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Committee for Research and Knowledge Exchange
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Subcommittee for Ethics in Research
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Committee for the Subject, Progression and Degree Awarding of the Animal Science Programs of Study
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Committee for the Subjects, Progression and Degree awarding of the Agriculture Programs of Study
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Committee for the Revision of the Animal Science Programs of study
Member
 University of the West of England, United Kingdom

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2022/05/12 - 2022/12/12 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 2 – Sustainable Production of Authoctonous Animal Breeds Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 3 – Land, Soil and Water Management for a Sustainable Production Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2022/04/28 - 2022/04/28 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2022. Session 1 – Marine and Inland Waters Bioresources Valorisation Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2021/10/27 - 2021/10/27 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” III: Distribution, Retail and Consumers Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2021/10/13 - 2021/10/13 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” II: Processing Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2021/09/29 - 2021/09/29 Webinar Meeting CISAS 2021 – Fruits and Vegetables-Growing “Green” I: Primary Production Center for Research and Development in Agrifood Systems and Sustainability, Polythecnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
2013/05/06 - 2013/05/06 4th Conference Alltech – Hartpury University of the West of England
2012/05/04 - 2012/05/04 3rd Conference Alltech – Hartpury University of the West of England
2011/05/05 - 2011/05/05 2nd Conference Alltech – Hartpury University of the West of England
2010/05/03 - 2010/05/03 1st Conference Alltech – Hartpury University of the West of England

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/10/01 - Current Studying the capture of the Asia Hornet (Vespa velutina) in Alto Minho, Portugal Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Minho, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2021/03/31 Management of a Beef herd
2018/06/01 - 2021/03/31 Aquaculture of Large Mouth Bass in Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Pesca Rio, Lda, Portugal
2013/02/01 - 2013/11/30 Factors affecting the reproductive success in the Lusitano mare
2013/03/01 - 2013/09/30 Identification of risk factors for jockeys in the Cheltenham Racecource
2013/02/01 - 2013/06/30 Investigating alternatives to chemotherapy and medication in amputee dogs
2012/08/01 - 2013/03/31 Evaluation of horse semen extenders

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Animal Husbandry & Enclosure Design Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Ethology & Anthrozoology Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Ethics & Animal Welfare Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Animal Learning & Training Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Animal Behaviour Modification Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Foundation Animal Science Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Bioveterinary Science Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Applied Research Skills and Professional Development Animal Science (Bachelor) Wrexham Glyndwr University School of Social and Life Sciences, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/12/31 Animal Production Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Concepts in Animal Science Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Principles of Animal Behaviour Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Animal Training & Problem Behaviour Management Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Work Based Learning II Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Animal Health & Disease Management Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Breeding Management & Genetics Animal Management (Bachelor) University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/12/31 Animal Feed Science and Technology Animal Science, Agriculture (Bachelor) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/12/31 Micro-computing and Data Analysis 2 Animal Science, Agriculture (Bachelor) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/12/31 Forage Utilization Agriculture (Bachelor) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/12/31 Quantitative Techniques, Experimental Design and Data Analysis Life Sciences (Master) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Applied Domestic Animal Physiology Animal Science, Agriculture (Bachelor) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2013/09/01 - 2015/08/31 Ruminant Livestock Animal Science, Agriculture (Bachelor) Newcastle University Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2013/12/31 Statistics & Research Methods Animal Science, Agriculture, Bioveterinary Science, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Veterinary Nursing (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2013/12/31 Independent Study Animal Science, Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Research Methods & Experimental Design Equine Science, Animal Science (Master) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Crop Production Agriculture (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Forage Management Animal Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Advanced Animal Production Animal Science, Agriculture (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Developments in Animal Science Animal Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2012/08/31 • Animal Production Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Nursing (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Introduction to Animal Welfare Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Soil Science Agriculture (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Farm Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Animal Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/12/31 Farm Animal Husbandry Bioveterinary Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Principles of Livestock Production Agriculture (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 Introduction to Agricultural Systems Agriculture (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2008/09/01 - 2009/08/31 • Silage Production Dairy Herd Management (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2007/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Parasitology Animal Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2008/08/31 Animal Production Systems Animal Science (Master) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2006/09/01 - 2007/08/31 Animal Reproductive Physiology Animal Science (Bachelor) University of the West of England, United Kingdom
2002/09/01 - 2005/08/31 Técnicas de Produção Agrícola II Agricultura (Licenciatura) Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2023/10/11 - Current Frontiers in Animal Science (2673-6225) Frontiers Media S.A.
2023/10/11 - Current PeerJ Life and Environment (2167-8359) PeerJ Inc. (O'Reilly and SAGE)
2021/06/01 - Current Animal and Veterinary Sciences (2328-5850) Science Publishing
2021/01/04 - Current International Journal of Equine Science (2805-3117) Rasayely

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2016/09/01 - 2017/08/31 Tutor 1st Year students FdSc Animal Science (Wrexham Glyndwr University)
2015/09/01 - 2016/08/31 Tutor Students in work experience (Greenwich University)
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Course Director FdA Agriculture Business Management (UWE)
2012/09/01 - 2013/08/31 Tutor Students in work experience (UWE)
2011/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Course Director FdSc Animal Sciences (UWE)
2010/09/01 - 2012/08/31 Course Director BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences (UWE)
2008/09/01 - 2010/08/31 Course Director FdSc Dairy Herd Management (UWE)

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2023/10/01 - 2023/10/04 Jury in a call for a scholarship for researchers, within the scope of the PMEINCoope project Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal
2023/03/01 - 2023/03/28 Jury in a call for a scholarship for researchers, within the scope of the Conops vesicularis project Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2023 IACOBUS - PUBLICACIÓNS CIENTÍFICAS
Agrupamento Europeu de Cooperação Territorial Galiza Norte de Portugal, Spain

Title

2022 Especialista (Expert ) in Agriculture and Animal Production
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal
2017 Doctoral Degree Registration (Veterinary Sciences)
Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Other distinction

1989 Scholarship
Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento, Portugal