Peter Thomson

Peter Thomson is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and an MSc from Macquarie University. As a biometrician specializing in biometry and statistical genetics, Thomson applies statistical methods to veterinary science, animal health surveillance, livestock production, and international agriculture. His research addresses quantitative trait loci mapping, epidemiological studies of disorders in companion animals, longevity and mortality in pets, and welfare improvements in livestock through data science.

Thomson has made significant contributions to veterinary epidemiology, including co-authoring highly cited papers such as 'Prevalence of obesity in dogs examined by Australian veterinary practices and the risk factors involved' (Veterinary Record, 2005), 'Quantitative trait loci mapping in dairy cattle: review and meta-analysis' (Genetics Selection Evolution, 2004), 'Prevalence of disorders recorded in dogs attending primary-care veterinary practices in England' (PLoS One, 2014), 'Longevity and mortality of owned dogs in England' (The Veterinary Journal, 2013), and 'Longevity and mortality of cats attending primary care veterinary practices in England' (Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2015). These works, often in collaboration with researchers like Paul McGreevy, Dave Church, and Dan O'Neill, have garnered hundreds of citations each and advanced understanding of pet health risks, genetic mapping in cattle, and primary care data analysis. Previously awarded the title of Associate Professor in Biometry in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, he contributes to the Livestock Production and Welfare Group, focusing on animal behaviour, pain management, heat stress, and biometrics for industry partnerships.

Professional Email: peter.thomson@sydney.edu.au