Claire Morgan-Davies

Emailclaire.morgan-daviessruc.acuk

Kirkton Farm
FK20 8RU Crianlarich
United Kingdom

Accepting PhD Students

Research activity per year

Research interests

I'm a livestock systems scientist, with a focus on extensive livestock production, particularly in hill and mountain areas.

My current interests include:

use of technology on extensive farms (EID & Precision Livestock Farming)
assessment of farm labour and its role on farm viability
uptake and knowledge exchange with farming industry
sustainable intensification in the hills, land abandonment and hill farming economic viability.

Personal profile

Editor to animal - the International Journal of Animal Biosciences, section Precision Livestock Farming (2019 - )
Vice-President of the Precision Livestock Farming Scientific Commission, EAAP (2020 - 2025)
Frequent reviewer in Livestock Science, Small Ruminant Research, Animal and Land Use Policy
Member of the Scientific Committee of Carnot France Futur Elevage (2020 - )
Guest editor to Frontiers in Animal Science, Research topic: Understanding Animals' Phenotype through Automatic Behavior Assessment (2021)
Guest editor to Animal Frontiers, Global Farm Platform special issue (2025-2026)

Supervision

PhD student (2024 - ...) Investigating the effect of post-partum management on flock performance and grazing behaviour of hill sheep. With Teagasc.
PhD student (2020-2024) Adopting Precision Livestock Farming Technologies to Improve Small Ruminant Management and Welfare in Grazing Systems. Joint with University of Glasgow and Moredun Research Institute.
PhD student (2019-2022) A Holistic Approach to Internal Parasite Control on Hill and Upland Sheep Farms. Joint with Moredun Research Institute and University of Edinburgh
PhD student (2015-2020) Investigation of genetic and non-genetic factors influencing ewe reproductive performance in a Scottish hill flock. Joint with University of Edinburgh
PhD student (2013-2019). Precision Livestock Farming: potential application for sheep systems in harsh environments. Joint with University of Edinburgh

Projects

Current:

2024 - 2029. EU Horizon Europe. DiGi-Rangeland - Digital technologies and innovation for rangeland farming. Morgan-Davies (PI/WP leader). £2.4 million
2020 - 2024. EU H2020 Innovative Action. TechCare - Integrating innovative TECHnologies along the value Chain to improve small ruminant welfARE management. Morgan-Davies (Coordinator). £4.9 million
2021 - 2023. EU H2020 Thematic Network. Sm@RT - Sm@ll Ruminant Technologies. Morgan-Davies (Coordinator). £1.7 million
2020 - 2022. InnovateUK. Smart Sheep. Kenyon, Morgan-Davies (co-I). £245K.
2020 - 2023. EC H2020 Thematic Network. EuroSheep. Morgan-Davies (PI/WP leader). £1.5 million.
2017- 2021: BBSRC GFS: ResULTS - Livestock's role in food system resilience in remote, upland regions. McCracken, Barnes, Morgan-Davies, Holland (Project member)

Past projects (selected):

2017 - 2020: ERANet SusAn: SusSheP (Sustainable Sheep Production) Morgan-Davies (WP leader) £800K (£90K SRUC)
2017- 2020: BBSRC GFS: Sustainable economic and ecological grazing systems - learning from innovative practitioners. Watson, McVittie, Cloy, Morgan-Davies (Project member)
2017 - 2020: ERANet SusAn: AnimalFuture. McCraken, Barnes, Morgan-Davies, Holland (Project member)
2016 - 2019: EU H2020 Thematic Network, SheepNet. Dwyer, Morgan-Davies (project member). £1.5 million
2016 -2017: REG Development Fund (SRUC) Developing partnership for future networks on the use of EID associated technologies in marginal sheep farming systems. PI. £25K

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Changing role of hill farming in Scotland, University of Edinburgh

2006 → 2013

Award Date: 30 Jun 2014

Ingenieur en Agriculture, UniLaSalle

1990 → 1995

Award Date: 17 Nov 1995

Master, Land Resource Management, Cranfield University

1994 → 1995

Award Date: 1 Sept 1995

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics where Claire Morgan-Davies is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

1 Similar Profiles

3 Active
10 Finished

Digi-Rangeland: Digital Innovation and data technology network for rangeland farming systems
Morgan-Davies, C. (PI), McLaren, A. (CoPI), Holland, J. (Researcher) & McCracken, D. (CoPI)
1/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
Zeroing in on Grasslands: Unlocking the Potential of Grassland Management in the UK
Watson, C. (PI), Topp, K. (CoI), McCracken, D. (CoI), Morgan-Davies, C. (CoI), Holland, J. (CoI), Lambe, N. (CoI) & McVittie, A. (CoI)
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
RESAS 22-27: SRUC-b2-4 Data Driven Innovations For Improved Sustainability Of Ruminant Productions Systems
Duthie, C.-A. (PI), Nicoll, L. (CoI), Gordon, J. (CoI), Broadbent, C. (CoI), McLean, K. (CoI), Miller, G. (CoI), Ferguson, H. (CoI) & Morgan-Davies, C. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
Sm@rt: Small Ruminant Technology
Morgan-Davies, C. (PI)
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
TechCare_Integrating innovative TECHnologies along the value Chain to improve small ruminant welfARE management
Morgan-Davies, C. (PI), Bray, A. (CoI), Ramsay, N. (CoI) & Dwyer, C. (CoI)
European Commission
1/09/20 → 31/08/25
Project: Research

30 Conference contribution
28 Article
9 Abstract
3 Paper
More

Developing a new digital vision for rangeland grazing systems
Morgan-Davies, C., Lambe, N., Holland, J., Mclaren, A. & Mccracken, D., 26 Feb 2026, (First published) In: Animal Frontiers.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
File
Bluetooth technology to assess sheep access to winter feeding supplementation in extensive systems
Morgan-Davies, C., Waterhouse, A., Walker, A., Thomson, A., Dwyer, C. & McLaren, A., 25 Aug 2025, Book of Abstracts of the 76th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science. Rome, Vol. 39. p. 198 1 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access
File
12 Downloads (Pure)
Increasing ewe productivity - challenges of sheep stakeholders across Europe and Turkey
McClearn, B., Gautier, J.-M., Morgan-Davies, C., Beltran de Heredia, I., Ruiz, R., Carta, A., Ocak Yetişgin, S., Gavojdian, D., Dwyer, C. & Keady, T. W. J., Dec 2025, In: Livestock Science. 302, 10 p., 105852.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The use of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) technology to investigate feed resource use by sheep as a potential welfare indicator.
McLaren, A., Dwyer, C., Holland, J., Thomson, A. & Morgan-Davies, C., 25 Aug 2025, Book of Abstracts of the 76th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science. Rome, Vol. 39. p. 198 1 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Open Access
File
2 Downloads (Pure)
Assessing the future uptake of digital tools and technologies by sheep and goat farmers in the meat and dairy industries
McLaren, A., Grova, L., de Boer, A., Keady, T. W. J., McClearn, B., Giovanetti, V., Acciaro, M., Depuille, L., Klein, R., Godo, A., Piirsalu, P., Kenyon, F., Halachmi, I., Llach-Martinez, I. & Morgan-Davies, C., 10 Sept 2024, Book of Abstracts of the 75th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science. Vol. 34. p. 285 1 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

British Society of Animal Science, President's Prize
Morgan-Davies, C. (Recipient), 2016
Prize

4 Invited talk
3 Editorial work
2 External examiner (viva)
2 Membership of committee
More
- 2 Membership of network

A modelling approach for characterising dairy goat's activity profiles from accelerometer data. Application to an induced environmental perturbation
Morgan-Davies, C. (Examiner)
16 Dec 2025
Activity: Qualification development/external examination types › External examiner (viva)
Labour efficiency on sheep farms - what does the research tell us?
Morgan-Davies, C. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2025
Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk

File
Application of Geolocation collars to monitor livestock behaviour and welfare in extensive livestock systems in mountainous areas
Morgan-Davies, C. (Examiner)
20 Dec 2025 → 22 Jan 2026
Activity: Qualification development/external examination types › External examiner (viva)
Animal Frontiers (Journal)
Morgan-Davies, C. (Reviewer)
2 Oct 2025 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
Livestock Sector View What does the livestock sector want from agricultural engineering?
Morgan-Davies, C. (Keynote speaker)
6 Nov 2024
Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk

File

Episode 8: Electronic ID, feed efficiency and biodiversity
McCracken, D., Morgan-Davies, C., Lambe, N. & Holland, J.
14/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Precision solutions to animal health & welfare
McCracken, D., Gauley, G., Kenyon, F. & Morgan-Davies, C.
17/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
SheepNet tips for fostering lambs
Morgan-Davies, C., Frater, P. & Dwyer, C.
27/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Sheepnet tips to improve colostrum management for lambs
Morgan-Davies, C., Dwyer, C. & Frater, P.
6/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
SheepNet tips: Sheep handling - tips from down under
Morgan-Davies, C., Frater, P. & Dwyer, C.
30/03/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media

Claire Morgan-Davies

Personal profile

Research interests

Personal profile

Supervision

Projects

Education/Academic qualification

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Dive into details

Digi-Rangeland: Digital Innovation and data technology network for rangeland farming systems

Zeroing in on Grasslands: Unlocking the Potential of Grassland Management in the UK

RESAS 22-27: SRUC-b2-4 Data Driven Innovations For Improved Sustainability Of Ruminant Productions Systems

Sm@rt: Small Ruminant Technology

TechCare_Integrating innovative TECHnologies along the value Chain to improve small ruminant welfARE management

Developing a new digital vision for rangeland grazing systems

Bluetooth technology to assess sheep access to winter feeding supplementation in extensive systems

Increasing ewe productivity - challenges of sheep stakeholders across Europe and Turkey

The use of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) technology to investigate feed resource use by sheep as a potential welfare indicator.

Assessing the future uptake of digital tools and technologies by sheep and goat farmers in the meat and dairy industries

British Society of Animal Science, President's Prize

A modelling approach for characterising dairy goat's activity profiles from accelerometer data. Application to an induced environmental perturbation

Labour efficiency on sheep farms - what does the research tell us?

Application of Geolocation collars to monitor livestock behaviour and welfare in extensive livestock systems in mountainous areas

Animal Frontiers (Journal)

Livestock Sector View What does the livestock sector want from agricultural engineering?

Episode 8: Electronic ID, feed efficiency and biodiversity

Precision solutions to animal health & welfare

SheepNet tips for fostering lambs

Sheepnet tips to improve colostrum management for lambs

SheepNet tips: Sheep handling - tips from down under

Claire Morgan-Davies

Personal profile

Research interests

Personal profile

Supervision

Projects

Education/Academic qualification

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Projects

Research output

Prizes

Activities

Press/Media