Michelle Hebart

Dr Michelle Hebart

Lecturer

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

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


Quantitative genetics of livestock

Genetics of lamb survival

Maternal productivity

 

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2017 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide, Adelaide
    2010 - 2015 Research Fellow University of Adelaide, Adelaide
    2007 - 2010 Research Scientist (Applied Genetics) South Australian Research and Development Institute
    2005 - 2007 Associate Lecturer University of Adelaide, Adelaide
    2003 - 2005 Research Officer South Australian Research and Development Institute
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    1998 - 2004 University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia PhD
    1993 - 1997 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
  • Research Interests

Date Course Title Institution Course Level/ Code URL
         
         
         
  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2022 Co-Supervisor Using genomic selection to aid in breeding small ruminants to improve productivity in extensive pastoral environments Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Damon Jai Wex
    2020 Co-Supervisor Using existing private data set containing both genotypes and phenotypes for growth, fertility, carcase and novel traits investigate heterosis and effects of sperm traits in composite cattle. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Maddie Louise Facy
    2020 Principal Supervisor Heifer development and management Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Jena Gianna Alexopoulos
  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2019 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Investigating the Gap Between the Ambitious Goals and Practical Reality of Animal Welfare Law: Understanding the Contributors of the Enforcement Gap in Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Rochelle Palazzo
    2017 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Genomic Selection for High Quality Beef Production Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Rudi Adrianna McEwin
    2010 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Breeding for robustness in maternal sheep breeds Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Samuel Felix Walkom
    2008 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Metabolic maturity and vigour in neonatal lambs, and subsequent impacts on thermoregulation and survival Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Kate Plush
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2017 - ongoing Member Animal and Veterinary Science HDR University of Adelaide Australia
  • Position: Lecturer
  • Phone: 83137696
  • Email: michelle.hebart@adelaide.edu.au
  • Fax: 83137975
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: J.S. Davies, floor G
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science

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