Animal and Meat Science

The Animal and Meat Science research group has internationally recognised expertise in production animal nutrition, physiology and management.

We are focused on a range of issues in all agricultural species spanning the entirety of an animals life cycle through to finished product. Key pillars of our research approach include physiology, nutrition and genetics.

Key research interests include:

1. The effects of climate change-driven heat stress on reproductive biology, digestive physiology and nutritional management strategies;
2. Methods to reduce methane emissions in ruminants through genetics or nutrition and;
3. Quantifying the impact of production systems on product quality and consumer perceptions.