Overview
Background
As a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science and Production, my research focuses on nutrition and gut microbiology. I completed my Ph.D. through the University of Sydney investigating the effects of various feed additives on performance, and meat quality of sheep. I then went on to complete a Post-doctoral Fellowship in Canada (The University of Alberta), investigating the effects of weaning age and strategy on the development of the ruminal microbiome in dairy calves. Developing this research theme, I was awarded a highly prestigious Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship for a 2-year project in France, to investigate the effects of additives on gut microbiome establishment and programming for lifelong effects in dairy calves to reduce methane emissions. In October 2017, I began my current position as a teaching and research academic at The University of Queensland focusing on feed efficiency, and environmentally sustainable ruminant production systems with a focus on manipulating the rumen for reduced methane emissions and enhanced production. I bring a multidisciplinary approach to my research to examine the effects of nutrition and age on microbiology, production performance and meat quality of an animal.
Availability
- Dr Sarah Meale is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Effects of supplementing a feedlot diet with microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs
Gadzama, I.U., Hoffman, L.C., Holman, B.W.B., Chaves, A.V. and Meale, S.J. (2024). Effects of supplementing a feedlot diet with microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs. Livestock Science, 288 105552, 105552. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2024.105552
2024
Book Chapter
Biochar as an animal feed ingredient
Hegarty, Roger, Joseph, Stephen, Rebbeck, Melissa, Meale, Sarah and Paul, Nicholas (2024). Biochar as an animal feed ingredient. Biochar for environmental management. (pp. 735-757) edited by Johannes Lehmann and Stephen Joseph. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003297673-29
2023
Journal Article
Recent advances in enteric methane mitigation and the long road to sustainable ruminant production
Roques, Simon, Martinez-Fernandez, Gonzalo, Ramayo-Caldas, Yuliaxis, Popova, Milka, Denman, Stuart, Meale, Sarah J. and Morgavi, Diego P. (2023). Recent advances in enteric methane mitigation and the long road to sustainable ruminant production. Annual Review of Animal Biosciences, 12 (1), 321-343. doi: 10.1146/annurev-animal-021022-024931
2023
Conference Publication
Evaluating the microbiome of ensiled sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) cultivars, with or without probiotic inoculation
Evans, P., Forwood, D.L., Holman, D.B., Meale, S.J. and Chaves, A.V. (2023). Evaluating the microbiome of ensiled sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) cultivars, with or without probiotic inoculation. Manipulating Pig Production XIX, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.04.148
2023
Journal Article
First report of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria causing bacterial leaf spot in chilli pepper (Capsicum sp.) in Indonesia
Utami, D., Jayasanti, N. N. S., Meale, S. J. and Young, A. J. (2023). First report of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria causing bacterial leaf spot in chilli pepper (Capsicum sp.) in Indonesia. New Disease Reports, 48 (1) e12208, 1-3. doi: 10.1002/ndr2.12208
2023
Journal Article
Feeding an unsalable carrot total-mixed ration altered bacterial amino acid degradation in the rumen of lambs
Forwood, Daniel L., Innes, David J., Parra, Mariano C., Stark, Terra, de Souza, David P., Chaves, Alex V. and Meale, Sarah J. (2023). Feeding an unsalable carrot total-mixed ration altered bacterial amino acid degradation in the rumen of lambs. Scientific Reports, 13 (1) 6942, 1-14. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-34181-0
2023
Journal Article
Bacterial leaf spot susceptibility screening of chili pepper cultivars using qPCR determination of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria Titers
Utami, Desi, Meale, Sarah Jade and Young, Anthony Joseph (2023). Bacterial leaf spot susceptibility screening of chili pepper cultivars using qPCR determination of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria Titers. Phytopathology, 114 (4), 681-689. doi: 10.1094/phyto-12-22-0479-r
2023
Journal Article
In vitro screening of anti-methanogenic additives for use in Australian grazing systems
Parra, Mariano C., Forwood, Daniel L., Chaves, Alex V. and Meale, Sarah J. (2023). In vitro screening of anti-methanogenic additives for use in Australian grazing systems. Frontiers in Animal Science, 4 1123532, 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fanim.2023.1123532
2022
Journal Article
Ensiled mixed vegetables enriched carbohydrate metabolism in heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria
Forwood, Daniel L., Holman, Devin B., Meale, Sarah J. and Chaves, Alex V. (2022). Ensiled mixed vegetables enriched carbohydrate metabolism in heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria. Fermentation, 8 (12) 699, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/fermentation8120699
2022
Journal Article
A pan-global study of bacterial leaf spot of chilli caused by Xanthomonas spp
Utami, Desi, Meale, Sarah Jade and Young, Anthony Joseph (2022). A pan-global study of bacterial leaf spot of chilli caused by Xanthomonas spp. Plants, 11 (17) 2291, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/plants11172291
2022
Journal Article
Effect of ergot alkaloids and a mycotoxin deactivating product on in vitro ruminal fermentation using the Rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC)
Sarich, Jenna M., Stanford, Kim, Schwartzkopf-Genswein, Karen S., Gruninger, Robert J., McAllister, Tim A., Meale, Sarah J., Blakley, Barry R., Penner, Gregory B. and Ribeiro, Gabriel O. (2022). Effect of ergot alkaloids and a mycotoxin deactivating product on in vitro ruminal fermentation using the Rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC). Journal of Animal Science, 100 (9) skac226. doi: 10.1093/jas/skac226
2022
Journal Article
Characterisation of the faecal microbiome of foals from 0-5 months of age and their respective mares across five geographic locations
O'Reilly, Grace C., Holman, Devin B., Muscat, Katharine, Muscatello, Gary, Parra, Mariano C., Meale, Sarah J. and Chaves, Alex V. (2022). Characterisation of the faecal microbiome of foals from 0-5 months of age and their respective mares across five geographic locations. Frontiers in Bioscience (Elite Edition), 14 (3) 22, 1-9. doi: 10.31083/j.fbe1403022
2022
Journal Article
Using the natural abundance of nitrogen isotopes to identify cattle with greater efficiency in protein-limiting diets
Silva, L. F. P., Hegarty, R. S., Meale, S. J., Costa, D. A. F. and Fletcher, M. T. (2022). Using the natural abundance of nitrogen isotopes to identify cattle with greater efficiency in protein-limiting diets. Animal, 16 100551, 100551. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100551
2022
Journal Article
Unsalable vegetables ensiled with sorghum promote heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria and improve in vitro rumen fermentation
Forwood, Daniel L., Holman, Devin B., Chaves, Alex V. and Meale, Sarah J. (2022). Unsalable vegetables ensiled with sorghum promote heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria and improve in vitro rumen fermentation. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13 835913, 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.835913
2022
Journal Article
Rumen bacteria and feed efficiency of beef cattle fed diets with different protein content
Parra, M. C., Costa, D.F., Meale, S. J. and Silva, L. F. P. (2022). Rumen bacteria and feed efficiency of beef cattle fed diets with different protein content. Animal Production Science, 62 (10-11), 1029-1039. doi: 10.1071/an21508
2021
Journal Article
Impact of genetic potential for residual feed intake and diet fed during early- to mid-gestation in beef heifers on carcass characteristics and meat quality attributes of their castrated male offspring
Meale, S. J., Ruiz-Sanchez, A. L., Dervishi, E., Roy, B. C., Paradis, F., Juárez, M., Aalhus, J., López-Campos, , Das, C., Li, C., Block, H., Colazo, M. G., Straathof, C., Bruce, H. L. and Fitzsimmons, C. (2021). Impact of genetic potential for residual feed intake and diet fed during early- to mid-gestation in beef heifers on carcass characteristics and meat quality attributes of their castrated male offspring. Meat Science, 182 108637, 108637. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108637
2021
Journal Article
Early life dietary intervention in dairy calves results in a long-term reduction in methane emissions
Meale, S. J., Popova, M., Saro, C., Martin, C., Bernard, A., Lagree, M., Yáñez-Ruiz, D. R., Boudra, H., Duval, S. and Morgavi, D. P. (2021). Early life dietary intervention in dairy calves results in a long-term reduction in methane emissions. Scientific Reports, 11 (1) 3003, 3003. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-82084-9
2021
Journal Article
Review: Markers and proxies to monitor ruminal function and feed efficiency in young ruminants
Cheng, L., Cantalapiedra-Hijar, G., Meale, S. J., Rugoho, I., Jonker, A., Khan, M. A., Al-Marashdeh, O. and Dewhurst, R. J. (2021). Review: Markers and proxies to monitor ruminal function and feed efficiency in young ruminants. Animal, 15 (10) 100337, 100337. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100337
2021
Journal Article
Dose response of biochar and wood vinegar on in vitro batch culture ruminal fermentation using contrasting feed substrates
O'Reilly, Grace Celia, Huo, Yuxin, Meale, Sarah Jade and Chaves, Alex V. (2021). Dose response of biochar and wood vinegar on in vitro batch culture ruminal fermentation using contrasting feed substrates. Translational Animal Science, 5 (3) txab107, txab107. doi: 10.1093/tas/txab107
2021
Journal Article
Ensiling sorghum with unsalable pumpkin improves feed digestibility with minimal influence on the rumen microbial population using the rumen simulation technique
Forwood, Daniel L., Caro, Eleonora, Holman, Devin B., Meale, Sarah J. and Chaves, Alex V. (2021). Ensiling sorghum with unsalable pumpkin improves feed digestibility with minimal influence on the rumen microbial population using the rumen simulation technique. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105 (8), 3289-3300. doi: 10.1007/s00253-021-11220-2
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel alternative to deliver anti-methanogenic additives to inhibit methanogenesis
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on gaot methane emissions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Anne Beasley, Professor Louw Hoffman
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Master Philosophy
Evaluation of fresh microalgae in ruminant nutrition: impact on rumen fermentation and meat quality
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation of parasite-immunity interactions in rangeland goats under differing nutritional environments and the potential for selection of resistant animals.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley
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Master Philosophy
Ability of on-animal sensors to estimate individual intake of supplements in beef cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of automated bunk management. Feedlot cattle performance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Professor John Gaughan
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular insights of plant-microbe interactions in chili bacterial leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Young
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