Dr Sarah Meale
Dr

Sarah Meale

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Background

I am a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science and Production at The University of Queensland. My research integrates ruminant nutrition, gut microbiology, and sustainable livestock production, with a strong focus on improving feed efficiency and manipulating the rumen to reduce methane emissions. Passionate about early-life programming, my lab explores how targeted nutritional strategies from birth can optimise lifetime performance and environmental sustainability. The work we conduct spans the full spectrum of product development—from laboratory testing to animal trials—conducted in both controlled environments and large-scale grazing and feedlot systems, often in collaboration with industry partners.

Availability

Dr Sarah Meale is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Animal growth and development Animal management Animal nutrition Animal production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

Search Professor Sarah Meale’s works on UQ eSpace

60 works between 2012 and 2025
All (60) Journal Article (54) Conference Publication (4) Book Chapter (2)

41 - 60 of 60 works

2017

Journal Article

From pre- to postweaning: transformation of the young calf's gastrointestinal tract

Meale, Sarah J., Chaucheyras-Durand, Frederique, Berends, Harma, Guan, Le Luo and Steele, Michael A. (2017). From pre- to postweaning: transformation of the young calf's gastrointestinal tract. Journal of Dairy Science, 100 (7), 5984-5995. doi: 10.3168/jds.2016-12474

From pre- to postweaning: transformation of the young calf's gastrointestinal tract

2017

Journal Article

The structural and functional capacity of ruminal and cecal microbiota in growing cattle was unaffected by dietary supplementation of linseed oil and nitrate

Popova, Milka, McGovern, Emily, McCabe, Matthew S., Martin, Cecile, Doreau, Michel, Arbre, Marie, Meale, Sarah J., Morgavi, Diego P. and Waters, Sinead M. (2017). The structural and functional capacity of ruminal and cecal microbiota in growing cattle was unaffected by dietary supplementation of linseed oil and nitrate. Frontiers in Microbiology, 8 (MAY) 937. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00937

The structural and functional capacity of ruminal and cecal microbiota in growing cattle was unaffected by dietary supplementation of linseed oil and nitrate

2017

Journal Article

Weaning age influences the severity of gastrointestinal microbiome shifts in dairy calves

Meale, S. J., Li, S. C., Azevedo, P., Derakhshani, H., DeVries, T. J., Plaizier, J. C., Steele, M. A. and Khafipour, E. (2017). Weaning age influences the severity of gastrointestinal microbiome shifts in dairy calves. Scientific Reports, 7 (198) 198. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-00223-7

Weaning age influences the severity of gastrointestinal microbiome shifts in dairy calves

2017

Journal Article

Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii in diets containing rapeseed or flaxseed oil on in vitro ruminal fermentation, methane production and fatty acid biohydrogenation

Ding, S., Meale, S. J., Alazzeh, A. Y., He, M. L., Ribeiro, G. O., Jr., Jin, L., Wang, Y., Dugan, M. E. R., Chaves, A. V. and McAllister, T. A. (2017). Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii in diets containing rapeseed or flaxseed oil on in vitro ruminal fermentation, methane production and fatty acid biohydrogenation. Animal Production Science, 57 (10), 2051-2059. doi: 10.1071/AN15878

Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii in diets containing rapeseed or flaxseed oil on in vitro ruminal fermentation, methane production and fatty acid biohydrogenation

2016

Journal Article

Development of ruminal and fecal microbiomes are affected by weaning but not weaning strategy in dairy calves

Meale, Sarah J., Shucong, Li, Azevedo, Paula, Derakhshani, Hooman, Plaizier, Jan C. , Khafipour, Ehsan and Steele, Michael A. (2016). Development of ruminal and fecal microbiomes are affected by weaning but not weaning strategy in dairy calves. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (MAY) 582. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00582

Development of ruminal and fecal microbiomes are affected by weaning but not weaning strategy in dairy calves

2015

Journal Article

Delayed weaning of Holstein bull calves fed an elevated plane of nutrition impacts feed intake, growth and potential markers of gastrointestinal development

Meale, S. J., Leal, L. N., Martin-Tereso, J. and Steele, M. A. (2015). Delayed weaning of Holstein bull calves fed an elevated plane of nutrition impacts feed intake, growth and potential markers of gastrointestinal development. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 209, 268-273. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.08.008

Delayed weaning of Holstein bull calves fed an elevated plane of nutrition impacts feed intake, growth and potential markers of gastrointestinal development

2015

Journal Article

Effects of various dietary lipid additives on lamb performance, carcass characteristics, adipose tissue fatty acid composition, and wool characteristics

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., He, M. L., Guan, L. L. and McAllister, T. A. (2015). Effects of various dietary lipid additives on lamb performance, carcass characteristics, adipose tissue fatty acid composition, and wool characteristics. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (6), 3110-3120. doi: 10.2527/jas2014-8437

Effects of various dietary lipid additives on lamb performance, carcass characteristics, adipose tissue fatty acid composition, and wool characteristics

2015

Journal Article

Ruminant nutrition symposium: use of genomics and transcriptomics to identify strategies to lower ruminal methanogenesis

McAllister, T. A., Meale, S. J., Valle, E., Guan, L. L., Zhou, M., Kelly, W. J., Henderson, G., Attwood, G. T. and Janssen, P. H. (2015). Ruminant nutrition symposium: use of genomics and transcriptomics to identify strategies to lower ruminal methanogenesis. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (4), 1431-1449. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-8329

Ruminant nutrition symposium: use of genomics and transcriptomics to identify strategies to lower ruminal methanogenesis

2015

Book Chapter

Grain for feed and energy

Meale, S. J. and McAllister, T. A. (2015). Grain for feed and energy. Triticale. (pp. 167-187) edited by François Eudes. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-22551-7_9

Grain for feed and energy

2014

Journal Article

Supplementing Propionibacterium acidipropionici P169 does not affect methane production and volatile fatty acid profiles of different diets in in vitro rumen cultures from heifers

Alazzeh, A. Y., Smith, A. H., Beauchemin, K. A., Meale, S. J. and McAllister, T. A. (2014). Supplementing Propionibacterium acidipropionici P169 does not affect methane production and volatile fatty acid profiles of different diets in in vitro rumen cultures from heifers. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section A. Animal Science, 64 (3), 170-177. doi: 10.1080/09064702.2014.988746

Supplementing Propionibacterium acidipropionici P169 does not affect methane production and volatile fatty acid profiles of different diets in in vitro rumen cultures from heifers

2014

Journal Article

Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii on ruminal fermentation patterns, methane production and lipid biohydrogenation of beef finishing diets containing flaxseed oil in a rumen simulation technique

Meale, S. J., Ding, S., He, M. L., Dugan, M. E. R., Ribeiro, G. O., Jr., Alazzeh, A. Y., Holo, H., Harstad, O. M., McAllister, T. A. and Chaves, A. V. (2014). Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii on ruminal fermentation patterns, methane production and lipid biohydrogenation of beef finishing diets containing flaxseed oil in a rumen simulation technique. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 94 (4), 685-695. doi: 10.4141/CJAS-2014-051

Effect of Propionibacterium freudenreichii on ruminal fermentation patterns, methane production and lipid biohydrogenation of beef finishing diets containing flaxseed oil in a rumen simulation technique

2014

Journal Article

Effects of crude glycerin supplementation on wool production, feeding behavior, and body condition of Merino ewes

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., Ding, S., Bush, R. D. and McAllister, T. A. (2014). Effects of crude glycerin supplementation on wool production, feeding behavior, and body condition of Merino ewes. Journal of Animal Science, 91 (2), 878-885. doi: 10.2527/jas.2012-5791

Effects of crude glycerin supplementation on wool production, feeding behavior, and body condition of Merino ewes

2014

Journal Article

Effect of diet on microRNA expression in ovine subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissues

Meale, S. J., Romao, J. M., He, M. L., Chaves, A. V., McAllister, T. A. and Guan, L. L. (2014). Effect of diet on microRNA expression in ovine subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissues. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (8), 3328-3337. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-7710

Effect of diet on microRNA expression in ovine subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissues

2014

Journal Article

Dose-response of supplementing marine algae (Schizochytrium spp.) on production performance, fatty acid profiles, and wool parameters of growing lambs

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., He, M. L. and McAllister, T. A. (2014). Dose-response of supplementing marine algae (Schizochytrium spp.) on production performance, fatty acid profiles, and wool parameters of growing lambs. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (5), 2202-2213. doi: 10.2527/jas2013-7024

Dose-response of supplementing marine algae (Schizochytrium spp.) on production performance, fatty acid profiles, and wool parameters of growing lambs

2014

Journal Article

Board-invited review: opportunities and challenges in using exogenous enzymes to improve ruminant production

Meale, S. J., Beauchemin, K. A., Hristov, A. N., Chaves, A. V. and McAllister, T. A. (2014). Board-invited review: opportunities and challenges in using exogenous enzymes to improve ruminant production. Journal of Animal Science, 92 (2), 427-442. doi: 10.2527/jas.2013-6869

Board-invited review: opportunities and challenges in using exogenous enzymes to improve ruminant production

2014

Journal Article

Including essential oils in lactating dairy cow diets: effects on methane emissions

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., McAllister, T. A., Iwaasa, A. D., Yang, W. Z. and Benchaar, C. (2014). Including essential oils in lactating dairy cow diets: effects on methane emissions. Animal Production Science, 54 (9), 1215-1218. doi: 10.1071/AN14152

Including essential oils in lactating dairy cow diets: effects on methane emissions

2013

Journal Article

In vitro fermentation, digestion kinetics and methane production of oilseed press cakes from biodiesel production

Olivares-Palma, S. M., Meale, S. J., Pereira, L. G. R., Machado, F. S., Carneiro, H., Lopes, F. C. F., Mauricio, R. M. and Chaves, A. V. (2013). In vitro fermentation, digestion kinetics and methane production of oilseed press cakes from biodiesel production. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 26 (8), 1102-1110. doi: 10.5713/ajas.2013.13098

In vitro fermentation, digestion kinetics and methane production of oilseed press cakes from biodiesel production

2013

Journal Article

Comparison of wild type, AR1 and AR37 endophyte infected perennial ryegrass on in vitro methanogenesis

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., Hannah, M. C., Williams, S. R. O., Hume, D. E., Mace, W. J. and Moate, P. J. (2013). Comparison of wild type, AR1 and AR37 endophyte infected perennial ryegrass on in vitro methanogenesis. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 180 (1-4), 10-17. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2012.12.003

Comparison of wild type, AR1 and AR37 endophyte infected perennial ryegrass on in vitro methanogenesis

2012

Journal Article

Methane production of different forages in in vitro ruminai fermentation

Meale, S. J., Chaves, A. V., Baah, J. and McAllister, T. A. (2012). Methane production of different forages in in vitro ruminai fermentation. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 25 (1), 86-91. doi: 10.5713/ajas.2011.11249

Methane production of different forages in in vitro ruminai fermentation

2012

Journal Article

Strategies to reduce greenhouse gases from ruminant livestock

Meale, S. J., McAllister, T. A., Beauchemin, K. A., Harstad, O. M. and Chaves, A. V. (2012). Strategies to reduce greenhouse gases from ruminant livestock. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A- Animal Science, 62 (4), 199-211. doi: 10.1080/09064702.2013.770916

Strategies to reduce greenhouse gases from ruminant livestock

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2029
    Effect of daily in feed provision of Megasphaera elsdenii on performance, health and carecase characteristics of Australian feedlot cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Optimising Australian feedlot cattle performance and reducing emissions with a low dose of 3-NOP
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    In vivo rumen testing of feed additives
    Number 8 Bio Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Utilising novel Pongamia trees to decarbonise Australia's beef value-chain
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Goat Industry - Sustainability Credentials Project
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    EAP - Biopolymers to deliver bioactive compounds that reduce enteric methane
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2027
    Exploration of biochar to reduce methane
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    NB2: Assessing practical interventions to reduce calf wastage and herd mortality in northern systems
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    To validate and quantify impact on sheep development when fed Genesis Co. micro algae
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Effect of probiotics on cattle metabolism, in vivo cattle trial at QASP UQ
    Terragen Biotech Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    In vitro rumen testing of feed additives
    Number 8 Bio Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022
    In vitro batch culture analysis of algal samples
    BioGenesis
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Evaluating the effects of AcidBuf on animal performance, rumen temperature, rumen pH and blood biomarkers of grain fed steers during a simulated heat wave and recovery
    Feedworks Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Effect of Bovaer on performance, health, and carcase characteristics of Australian feedlot cattle
    Integrated Animal Production
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Reducing emissions of backgrounded cattle - combining Bovaer®10 with supplementation to reduce methane and increase productivity.
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Comparison of freeze-dried (FD) vs liquid (liq) microbial input Mylo® on the health and productivity of dairy calves
    Terragen Biotech Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Impact on sheep development and quality when fed Genesis Co. micro algae
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2021
    In vitro batch culture analysis of Polygain
    The Product Makers (Australia) Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021
    In vitro batch culture analysis of algal samples
    Genesis Co Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Effect of guanidinoacetic acid on performance of transition dairy cows
    Evonik Operations GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Dr Sarah Meale - AQ WRAP
    Advance Queensland Women's Research Assistance Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Screening feed additives for methane mitigation using in vitro studies
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Effect of FHE and SuPr N on rumen function and metabolism in beef steers: pilot studies
    Multikraft Probiotics Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Vegetable waste as a sustainable alternative feed to enhance ruminant production and meat quality
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Improving nitrogen usage efficiency to reduce the environmental impact of beef cattle
    UQ-FAPESP Strategic Research Fund SPRINT
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    C4Milk: Developing low risk high forage feeding systems
    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Nitrogen recycling as determinant for feed efficiency of Bos indicus cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Sarah Meale is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of an anti-methanogenic supplement in ruminant livestock

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Professor Louw Hoffman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Redirection of hydrogen from low emitting ruminants

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Novel alternatives to deliver anti-methanogenic compounds in neonatal and mature cattle

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Advanced Probiotic Solutions for Rumen Health and Feedlot Performance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva

Completed supervision

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