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Dr Susan Robertson
BAppSc(Agric)(CSturt), PhD (UNSW)
Position Postdoctoral Fellow
Livestock production
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Location Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
Phone 02 6933 4199
Fax 02 6933 2991
Email surobertson@csu.edu.au
Career Brief
Dr Robertson graduated with a BAppSc (Agriculture) from Charles Sturt University (CSU), before commencing a PhD at the University of NSW. PhD studies investigated the use of nutritional management of reproducing ewes to control staple strength, with the major field studies being conducted at Hay, NSW.
Dr Robertson subsequently worked as a livestock officer with the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, at Walpeup, where she was involved in the research of pasture and sheep production systems.
Dr Robertson joined the staff of CSU in 2006.
Research
- 'Evergraze - More livestock from perennials' project, investigating lamb survival and sheep production from a perennial pasture base. (CRC for Future Farm Industries, MLA, AWI)
Professional Links
- Member of the Australian Society of Animal Production
Interests
- Pasture and sheep production systems
Selected Publications
Robertson SM , King B, Friend MA, Sanford P (2007) Evergraze 9. Using perennials to boost ovulation rates in Merino ewes. Proceedings of the Grasslands Society of Southern Australia, June 2007.
Robertson SM (2006) Crop stubbles are as important for sheep production as annual pastures in the Victorian Mallee. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46 , 993-1003.
Robertson SM (2006) Predicting pasture and sheep production in the Victorian Mallee with the decision support tool, GrassGro. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46 , 1005-1014.
Robertson SM and Smith JG (2006) Do some naturalised legumes have the potential to improve pasture production in the Victorian Mallee? Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46 , 615-625.