Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Works
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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
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
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Sarah Meale is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Professor Louw Hoffman
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Doctor Philosophy
Redirection of hydrogen from low emitting ruminants
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel alternatives to deliver anti-methanogenic compounds in neonatal and mature cattle
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of an anti-methanogenic supplement in ruminant livestock
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley
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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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2024
Master Philosophy
Evaluation of fresh microalgae in ruminant nutrition: impact on rumen fermentation, productive performance and meat quality
Principal Advisor
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Gastrointestinal nematode infections in Australian meat goats; investigations of infection intensity, anthelmintic resistance and host immunity.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley
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2025
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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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Molecular insights of plant-microbe interactions in chili bacterial leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. euvesicatoria
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Anthony Young
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