Kristina Horback, Ph.D.

Kristina Horback, Ph.D.

Position Title
Affiliate Faculty
Associate Professor
Department of Animal Science
UC Davis

Bio

Dr. Kristina Horback's ongoing research plan is to investigate whether species-specific personality traits influence how an animal not only copes with stress but also how the animal expresses its internal state, such as pleasure or fear, in order to enhance animal-based measurements of welfare. Knowledge of individual differences in personality may allow animal caretakers to gauge social compatibility, customize environmental enrichment, and identify individuals more susceptible or resilient to environment/social stress.