Dr. Earley, is a Principal Research Scientist in animal health and welfare at the Animal and Bioscience Research Department, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre (AGRIC), Teagasc, Co. Meath, Ireland. Her research experience is in bovine immunology, animal health and welfare, and animal behaviour. She collaborates extensively with national and international personnel and institutions. Dr. Earley has developed, characterised and published research findings on five animal husbandry management practices; weaning, transport, housing, disbudding and castration. Her research has informed policy at National, EU and OIE level.