Overview
Background
Nutritional Biochemistry, grazing and intensive production of cattle, sheep, goats.
My passion for agriculture and animal science comes from growing up amongst relatives in country Victoria, from Yea in the north, Korumburra in Gippsland and Heywood in the Western District. My career in agricultural science began at Melbourne University in 1960, with a defining year (1961) at Dookie Agricultural College, and subsequently with studies at The University of Sydney (1964-1969), University of New England (1970-72) and since 1973 at The University of Queensland. Promoted to Associate Professor in 1984, appointed Head of School of Agriculture in 1993 and the Head of School of Land and Food (1998-1999). Promotion to Professor was denied in 1997 and again in 2000. Retired from the University in 2006, but have maintained academic and research activity by managing ACIAR and other grants in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. Publications since retirement have included books on family history, goat production in Vietnam and other biographies. Latest publications were on goat nutrition in 2022, in collaboration with Dr Simon Quigley's team at UQ, This year, 2023, celebrates 50 years of service to the University of Queensland.
Availability
- Dr Barry Norton is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, University of Melbourne
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Doctoral Diploma, University of Melbourne
- Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology, Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Liveweight gain and metabolisable energy requirements of young entire male Australian Rangeland goats in response to supplementation
Leo-Penu, C. L. O., Beasley, A. M., Poppi, D. P., Norton, B. W., Eyre, K. E., McLennan, S. R. and Quigley, S. P. (2022). Liveweight gain and metabolisable energy requirements of young entire male Australian Rangeland goats in response to supplementation. Animal Production Science, 62 (11), 1020-1028. doi: 10.1071/an21509
2017
Book
Shaping the science of Australian agriculture: reflections of Melbourne University agricultural science graduates of 1964
Norton, Barry W. (2017). Shaping the science of Australian agriculture: reflections of Melbourne University agricultural science graduates of 1964. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: B.W. Norton.
2014
Book
The Norton Family Anthology: A Welsh Heritage
Norton, Barry W. (2014). The Norton Family Anthology: A Welsh Heritage. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: B.W. Norton.
2011
Book
The Jameson Family in Australia – An Irish Heritage
Norton, B. W. (2011). The Jameson Family in Australia – An Irish Heritage. Mt Glorious, QLD, Australia: B.W. Norton.
2011
Book
The Jameson Family in Australia – An Irish Heritage
Norton, B. W. (2011). The Jameson Family in Australia – An Irish Heritage. Mt Glorious, QLD, Australia: B. W. Norton.
2010
Journal Article
Effects of Leucaena Condensed Tannins on Nitrogen Digestibility and Performance in Broiler Chickens
Kariuki, I. W. and Norton, B. W. (2010). Effects of Leucaena Condensed Tannins on Nitrogen Digestibility and Performance in Broiler Chickens. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 76 (2), 61-66.
2009
Conference Publication
The grazing preferences of sheep on pastures containing drunken horse grass (Achnatherum inebrians) in Xinjiang province China
Norton, B. W., Li, X. S. and Fletcher, I. (2009). The grazing preferences of sheep on pastures containing drunken horse grass (Achnatherum inebrians) in Xinjiang province China. 12th Seminar of the FAO-CIHEAM Sub-Network on Sheep and Goat Nutrition, Thessaloniki, Greece, 11 - 13 October 2007. Montpellier Cedex, France: International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies.
2009
Book
New technologies for improving goat production in Vietnam
Norton, Barry W., Nguyen Thi Mui and Dinh Van Binh (2009). New technologies for improving goat production in Vietnam. Brisbane, QLD,Australia: B.W. Norton.
2009
Conference Publication
The effects of endophyte content on the nutritive value of Drunken Horse Grass (Achnatherum inebrians) fed to sheep in Xinjiang province, China
Norton, B. W., Li, X. S. and Flecher, I. (2009). The effects of endophyte content on the nutritive value of Drunken Horse Grass (Achnatherum inebrians) fed to sheep in Xinjiang province, China. 12th Seminar of the FAO-CIHEAM Sub-Network on Sheep and Goat Nutrition, Thessaloniki, Greece, 11 - 13 October 2007. Montpellier Cedex, France: International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies.
2008
Journal Article
Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazyme® G2 Liquid, on milk production in pasture fed dairy cows
Miller, D. R., Granzin, B. C., Elliott, R. and Norton, B. W. (2008). Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazyme® G2 Liquid, on milk production in pasture fed dairy cows. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 145 (1-4), 194-208. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2007.05.049
2008
Journal Article
Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazyme (R) G2, on intake, digestion and utilisation of sorghum and barley grain-based diets by beef steers
Miller, D. R., Elliott, R. and Norton, B. W. (2008). Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazyme (R) G2, on intake, digestion and utilisation of sorghum and barley grain-based diets by beef steers. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 145 (1-4), 159-181. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2007.05.045
2008
Journal Article
The digestion of dietary protein bound by condensed tannins in the gastro-intestinal tract of sheep
Kariuki, I. W. and Norton, B. W. (2008). The digestion of dietary protein bound by condensed tannins in the gastro-intestinal tract of sheep. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 142 (3-4), 197-209. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2007.08.006
2008
Journal Article
Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazymeo (R) G2 liquid, on digestion and utilisation of barley and sorghum grain-based diets by ewe lambs
Miller, D. R., Elliou, R. and Norton, B. W. (2008). Effects of an exogenous enzyme, Roxazymeo (R) G2 liquid, on digestion and utilisation of barley and sorghum grain-based diets by ewe lambs. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 140 (1-2), 90-109. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2007.02.008
2008
Journal Article
Influence of biotin supplementation on hoof growth and integrity in long-fed F1 Wagyu/Black Angus feedlot steers of known genotype
Lawrence, R. J., Elliott, R., Norton, B. W., Thoefner, M. B., Loxton, I. and Webber, G. (2008). Influence of biotin supplementation on hoof growth and integrity in long-fed F1 Wagyu/Black Angus feedlot steers of known genotype. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 48 (5), 615-620. doi: 10.1071/EA07010
2007
Journal Article
Effect of biotin supplementation on meat quality of F1 Wagyu/Black Angus feedlot steers of known genotype
Lawrence, R. J., Doyle, J. C., Elliott, R., Norton, B. W. and Loxton, I (2007). Effect of biotin supplementation on meat quality of F1 Wagyu/Black Angus feedlot steers of known genotype. Meat Science, 77 (2), 228-237. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.03.013
2006
Journal Article
The efficacy of a vitamin D-3 metabolite for improving the myofibrillar tenderness of meat from Bos indicus cattle
Lawrence, R. W., Doyle, J., Elliott, R., Loxton, I., McMeniman, J. P., Norton, B. W., Reid, D. J. and Tume, R. W. (2006). The efficacy of a vitamin D-3 metabolite for improving the myofibrillar tenderness of meat from Bos indicus cattle. Meat Science, 72 (1), 69-78. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.06.005
2004
Conference Publication
Influence of biotin supplementation on hoof chemical composition and rates of wear and growth in long fed F1 Wagyu/Black Angus steers.
Lawrence, R. J., Elliott, R., Norton, B. W., Thoefner, M., Loxton, I. and Hueffner, M. (2004). Influence of biotin supplementation on hoof chemical composition and rates of wear and growth in long fed F1 Wagyu/Black Angus steers.. Maribor, Slovenija,
2004
Conference Publication
The effect of a vitamin D3 metabolite on meat tenderness in cattle
McMeniman, J., Norton, B. W., Elliott, R., Lawrence, R. J. and Tume, R.K. (2004). The effect of a vitamin D3 metabolite on meat tenderness in cattle. ASAP 25th Biennial Conference 2004, Melbourne, Australia, 4-8 July 2004. Armidale, N.S.W., Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2004
Conference Publication
New perspectives on vitamin supplements of ruminant production systems in Asia and the Pacific
Norton, B. W. and Elliott, R. (2004). New perspectives on vitamin supplements of ruminant production systems in Asia and the Pacific. 2004 International Symposium on Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7th September 2004. UK: Nottingham University Press.
2004
Conference Publication
The genetic effect of F1 wagyu-black angus steers on Longissimus dorsi muscle iron concentration.
Lawrence, R. J., Elliott, R., Norton, B. W. and Loxton, I. (2004). The genetic effect of F1 wagyu-black angus steers on Longissimus dorsi muscle iron concentration.. ASAP 25th Biennial Conference 2004, Melbourne, 4-8 July 2004. Victoria: CSIRO Publishing.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
EFFECTS OF NUTRITION AND GENOTYPE ON MEAT QUALITY AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF AUSTRALIAN FEEDLOT CATTLE
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
A STUDY OF EXOGENOUS ENZYME SUPPLEMENTATION OF RUMINANTS FED GRAIN BASED DIETS
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Plant tannin interactions with intestinal tissues and microbes in ruminants
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
The interaction between feed proteins and tannins in ruminant and poultry feeds and effects on growth and metabolism
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF THE LEUCAENA GENUS' FORAGE
Principal Advisor
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2002
Master Agricultural Science
AMELIORATING THE INFLUENCE OF TANNINS IN LEUCAENA a
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
MICROBIAL PROTEIN PRODUCTION IN BEEF CATTLE FED HIGH MOLASSES-BASED DIETS
Associate Advisor
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