Overview
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- Mr Mariano Parra is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Animal Science, The University of Queensland
Works
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2025
Conference Publication
Biopolymer-based controlled release of 3-nitrooxypropanol for sustained mitigation of enteric methane emissions
Chaleat, Celine, Hungerford, Natasha L., Santiago, Viviene, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Gilbert, Rosalind, Meale, Sarah, Parra, Mariano, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2025). Biopolymer-based controlled release of 3-nitrooxypropanol for sustained mitigation of enteric methane emissions. The 2nd Australian Materials Chemistry Conference (AMCC25), Gold Coast, Australia, 17-19 November 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Novel technology for reducing methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle using 3-nitrooxypropanol
Hungerford, Natasha L., Chaléat, Celine, Santiago, Viviene S., Ouwerkerk, Diane, Gilbert, Rosalind A., Meale, Sarah J., Parra, Mariano, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2025). Novel technology for reducing methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle using 3-nitrooxypropanol. TropAg 2025, Brisbane, Australia, 11-13 November 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Developing an activated biochar-mineral supplement for reducing methane formation in anaerobic fermentation
Tahery, Sara, Parra, Mariano C., Munroe, Paul, Mitchell, David R. G., Meale, Sarah J. and Joseph, Stephen (2025). Developing an activated biochar-mineral supplement for reducing methane formation in anaerobic fermentation. Biochar, 7 (1) 26, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s42773-024-00403-5
2024
Journal Article
Effect of enriched biochar on methane emissions, rumen microbial structure and rumen fermentation characteristics in Holstein steers
Ni, Mingbo, Parra, Mariano C., Chaves, Alex V. and Meale, Sarah J. (2024). Effect of enriched biochar on methane emissions, rumen microbial structure and rumen fermentation characteristics in Holstein steers. Livestock Science, 289 105590, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2024.105590
2024
Conference Publication
Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanol
Hungerford, Natasha L., Chaleat, Celine, Santiago, Viviene S., Ouwerkerk, Diane, Gilbert, Rosalind A., Meale, Sarah J., Parra, Mariano, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul, Fletcher, Mary T. and Laycock, Bronwyn (2024). Towards mitigation of methane emissions from extensively grazing cattle with 3-nitrooxypropanol. 2nd Australian Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 December 2024.
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
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
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
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
Conference Publication
Live yeast increased the rate of feed digestion in cattle fed a protein deficient diet
Parra, M.C. , Camargo, K.D.V. , Costa, D.F.A. , Harper, K.J. , Meale, S.J. and Silva, L.F.P. (2021). Live yeast increased the rate of feed digestion in cattle fed a protein deficient diet. 33rd Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Fremantle, Australia, 1-3 February 2021.
2021
Journal Article
The use of live yeast to increase intake and performance of cattle receiving low-quality tropical forages
Parra, M. C., Costa, D. F. A., Palma, A. S. V., Camargo, K. D. V., Lima, L. O., Harper, K. J., Meale, S. J. and Silva, L. F. P. (2021). The use of live yeast to increase intake and performance of cattle receiving low-quality tropical forages. Journal of Animal Science, 99 (2) skab017, 1-13. doi: 10.1093/jas/skab017
2020
Conference Publication
Flight zone as an alternative temperament assessment to predict animal efficiency
Parra, Mariano, Breed, Tia, Connolly, Alana, Janz, Emily, Kennedy, Sarah, Reid, Jonathan, Palma, Andre, Costa, Diogo Fleury Azevedo and Silva, Luis Felipe Prada e Silva (2020). Flight zone as an alternative temperament assessment to predict animal efficiency. The Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036207
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