Mariana Caetano

Dr Mariana Caetano

Lecturer

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.


I use a multidisciplinary approach to improve growth rates, performance and survival of animals, prevent inefficiencies in agriculture and livestock, optimise cost-benefit strategies, and understand the impacts of nutrition on gut microbial populations and the impact on animals and the environment. I am also developing non-invasive cost-effective tools and methods to optimise livestock production, I am interested in foetal programming and development and how maternal nutrition influences not only nutrient requirements but also body composition, organ development, reproductive traits, microbial colonisation, growth performance, and survival of their progeny.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2021 - ongoing Lecturer The University of Adelaide
    2017 - 2020 Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide, Adelaide
    2013 - 2017 Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Adelaide, Adelaide
    2012 - 2013 Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2008 - 2012 University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo Brazil PhD in Sciences
    2006 - 2008 University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo Brazil MSc in Agronomy
    2001 - 2005 Sao Paulo State University, São Paulo Brazil BSc in Animal Science
  • Research Interests

[2023-present] Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australian government). Methane throughout the beef cattle production cycle in southern Australia ($1,605,601.00). Chief Investigator

[2022-2023] Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Agricultural Innovation Hubs Program (Australian government). Methane reduction in beef cattle in commercial production systems ($260,173.00). Chief Investigator

[2022-2023] Innovation and Commercial Partners (Australian government). Beachport Liquid Minerals project 2 ($100,463.00). Chief Investigator

[2021-2022] Innovation and Commercial Partners (Australian government). Beachport Liquid Minerals project 1 ($106,259.00). Chief Investigator

[2020-2021] Fight Food Waste CRC. 20FFWCRC. Livestock and equine scoping study ($99,680.00). Co-investigator

[2019-2023] Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). L.LSM.0026. A novel amino acid approach to lamb survival ($880,481.00). Chief Investigator

[2019] Davies Livestock Research Centre. DRC2019PP1. Breath biomarkers in ruminants ($115,392.00). Chief Investigator

  • Animal Nutrition and Metabolism III (Course Coordinator)
  • Animal Nutrition and Metabolism II (Course Coordinator)
  • Professional Skills in Animal Science III
  • Animal and Plant Biochemistry II
  • Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology II
  • Livestock Production Science II
  • Professional Skills in Veterinary Bioscience II
  • Animal Microbiology and Virology II
  • Introduction to Mechanisms of Health I

 

 

  • Position: Lecturer
  • Phone: 83131128
  • Email: mariana.caetano@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: J.S. Davies, floor G
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science

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