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Elise Vasseur is a leading researcher in dairy cattle welfare and the human-animal interface of modern dairy farming. Her work centers on optimizing welfare assessment protocols and understanding the practical, economic, and behavioral impacts of transitioning to automatic milking systems (AMS). Vasseur’s major contributions include pioneering national studies that document the real-world experiences of Canadian dairy producers with milking robots, addressing critical challenges in cow training and the effects on both animal well-being and farmer quality of life. Her highly cited work, “Producer experience with transitioning to automatic milking” (49 citations), provides essential, previously unavailable evidence for the industry. She has also advanced the science of welfare measurement, co-authoring key symposium papers on optimizing outcome indicators for dairy cattle assessments. By bridging animal behavior science with on-farm economics—as seen in her analysis of the economic impact of AMS adoption—Vasseur provides a holistic view of sustainability. Her research is instrumental for producers, veterinarians, and policymakers navigating the technological transformation of dairy production.