Dr Michelle Hebart
Lecturer
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
- Quantitative genetics of livestock
Genetics of lamb survival
Maternal productivity
| 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 |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 - 2004 | University of Adelaide, Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 1993 - 1997 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Gallacher, K., Woolford, L., Gilbert, R. O., Santos, L. C., McLeod, J., Hebart, M., . . . Kind, K. L. (2026). Confocal laser endomicroscopy: exploring endometrial image quality in relation to the oestrous cycle of mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 160, 105815. |
| 2025 | Kapusniak, A., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2025). Heritability of sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred racehorses.. Equine Vet J, 57(2), 325-332. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2025 | Palazzo, R., Hebart, M., Ankeny, R., & Whittaker, A. (2025). The Drivers of Community Expectations Surrounding Punishment for Animal Welfare Offences: Findings from Online Focus Group Discussions. Anthrozoos: a multidisciplinary journal of the interactions of people and animals, 38(6), 1055-1073. |
| 2025 | Font, M. B., Woolford, L., Jaensch, S., Hayward, D., Hebart, M., Dean, E., . . . Speight, N. (2025). Biochemical Reference Intervals of Free-Ranging Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) in South Australia. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 54(3), 9 pages. |
| 2025 | Dunstan, L. -J., Hebart, M. L., Brien, F. D., McCoard, S. A., & Caetano, M. (2025). Evaluating Amino Acid Profiles and Blood Gas Concentrations Between Single and Twin Merino Newborn Lambs. Animal Science Journal, 96(1), e70107-1-e70107-6. Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | McArthur, M., Gartley, E. G. N., Jarden, A., Hazel, S., Hebart, M., Matthew, S. M., & Iasiello, M. (2025). Psychosocial factors influencing flourishing in experienced veterinarians: A longitudinal study. Veterinary Record, 9 pages. |
| 2024 | Facy, M. L., Hebart, M. L., Oakey, H., McEwin, R. A., & Pitchford, W. S. (2024). Genetic parameters for yearling male reproduction traits in tropical composite cattle population.. J Anim Sci, 102, 14 pages. |
| 2023 | Facy, M. L., Hebart, M. L., Oakey, H., McEwin, R. A., & Pitchford, W. S. (2023). Genetic Correlations between Days to Calving across Joinings and Lactation Status in a Tropically Adapted Composite Beef Herd. Agriculture, 13(1), 37. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2023 | White, R., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2023). Assessment of P Wave Indices in Healthy Standardbred Horses. Animals, 13(6), 12 pages. |
| 2023 | Walker, S. K., Kelly, J. M., Hebart, M. L., Swinbourne, A. M. S., Weaver, A. C., & Kleemann, D. O. (2023). Ovarian follicle dynamics in ewes treated with intra-vaginal progesterone pessaries. 2. Factors affecting timing of estrus and reproductive outcomes following artificial insemination.. Theriogenology, 202, 103-109. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Facy, M. L., Hebart, M. L., Oakey, H., McEwin, R. A., & Pitchford, W. S. (2023). Genetic relationships among yearling fertility, body composition and weight traits in tropically adapted composite cattle. Animal Production Science, 63(10-11), 983-995. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2022 | McEwin, R. A., Hebart, M. L., Oakey, H., Tearle, R., Grose, J., Popplewell, G., & Pitchford, W. S. (2022). Comparison of Methods to Select Candidates for High-Density Genotyping; Practical Observations in a Cattle Breeding Program. Agriculture, 12(2), 1-10. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2022 | Morton, R., Hebart, M., Ankeny, R., & Whittaker, A. (2022). An investigation into 'community expectations' surrounding animal welfare law enforcement in Australia. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, 1-16. Scopus5 WoS5 |
| 2022 | Morton, R., Hebart, M. L., Ankeny, R. A., & Whittaker, A. L. (2022). Portraying Animal Cruelty: A Thematic Analysis of Australian News Media Reports on Penalties for Animal Cruelty. Animals, 12(21), 1-15. Scopus8 WoS6 Europe PMC1 |
| 2021 | Morton, R., Hebart, M., Ankeny, R., & Whittaker, A. (2021). Assessing the uniformity of Australian animal protection law: a statutory comparison. Animals, 11(1), 1-36. Scopus19 WoS15 Europe PMC10 |
| 2021 | Chapman, J. A., Hebart, M. L., & Brien, F. D. (2021). Growth, body composition and body wrinkle are favourably correlated with reproductive performance in 2-8-year-old Merino sheep. Animal Production Science, 61(18), 1873-1883. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2021 | Pitchford, J. M., Jones, J., Hebart, M. L., & Pitchford, W. S. (2021). The use of Hereford sires over mature Angus dams can add value to Angus cattle herds. Animal Production Science, 61(18), 1905-1912. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2021 | Pitchford, W. S., Pitchford, J. M., Alexopoulos, J. G., & Hebart, M. L. (2021). Genomic Analysis of Purebred and Crossbred Angus Cows Quantifies Heterozygosity, Breed, and Additive Effects on Components of Reproduction. Animals, 12(1), 10 pages. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | Hebart, M. L., Herd, R. M., Oddy, V. H., Geiser, F., & Pitchford, W. S. (2021). Selection for lower residual feed intake in mice is accompanied by increased body fatness and lower activity but not lower metabolic rate. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE, 61(13), 1303-1314. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2021 | Marsh, L., Hutchinson, M., McLaughlan, C., Musolino, S., Hebart, M. L., Terry, R., . . . Whittaker, A. (2021). Evaluation of miRNA as biomarkers of emotional valence in pigs. Animals, 7(7), 1-19. Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC4 |
| 2021 | Pedler, C., Nath, L., Agne, G. F., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2021). Heritability estimates of atrial fibrillation in Thoroughbred racehorses in Hong Kong and Australia. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 36, 8 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2021 | Facy, M. L., Hebart, M. L., Oakey, H., McEwin, R. A., Popplewell, G., & Pitchford, W. S. (2021). Evaluation of dominance in tropically adapted composite beef cattle. Animal Production Science, 61(18), 1811-1817. Scopus2 WoS1 |
| 2021 | Arbe Montoya, A., Hazel, S., Hebart, M. L., & McArthur, M. L. (2021). Risk factors associated with veterinary attrition from clinical practice: a descriptive study. Australian Veterinary Journal, 99(11), 495-501. Scopus20 WoS17 Europe PMC10 |
| 2020 | Hebart, M. L., Lee, S. J., & Pitchford, W. S. (2020). The benefits of carcass estimated breeding values for pasture-finished cattle are not as great as for long-fed cattle. Animal Production Science, 61(3), 326-332. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2020 | Pitchford, W. S., Trotta, C. M., Hebart, M. L., Miller, S. M., & Rutley, D. L. (2020). Yield measurement is valuable for pricing beef carcasses. Animal Production Science, 61(3), 287-293. Scopus3 WoS3 |
| 2020 | Flanagan, L. J., Bennett, T., Winslow, E., Hebart, M., Rutley, D., & Trengove, C. (2020). Potential predisposing factors for ecchymosis in the intercostal muscles of sheep carcases in South Australia. Animal Production Science, 61(3), 282-286. |
| 2020 | Morton, R., Hebart, M., & Whittaker, A. (2020). Explaining the gap between the ambitious goals and practical reality of animal welfare law enforcement: a review of the enforcement gap in Australia. Animals, 10(3), 482-1-482-21. Scopus29 WoS28 Europe PMC18 |
| 2020 | Nowland, T. L., Kind, K., Hebart, M. L., & Van Wettere, W. H. E. J. (2020). Caffeine supplementation at birth, but not 8 to 12 h post-birth, increased 24 h pre-weaning mortality in piglets.. Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience, 14(7), 1529-1535. Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC11 |
| 2020 | Chartier, L., Hebart, M., Howarth, G., Whittaker, A., & Mashtoub, S. (2020). Affective state determination in a mouse model of colitis-associated colorectal cancer. PLoS ONE, 15(1), e0228413-1-e0228413-14. Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC18 |
| 2019 | Hazel, S. J., Kogan, L. R., Montrose, V. T., Hebart, M. L., & Oxley, J. A. (2019). Restraint of dogs in vehicles in the US, UK and Australia. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 170, 104714-1-104714-7. Scopus1 |
| 2019 | Glencorse, D., Plush, K., Hazel, S. J., D'Souza, D., & Hebart, M. (2019). Impact of Non-Confinement Accommodation on Farrowing Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Farrowing Crates Versus Pens. Animals, 9(11), 957. Scopus43 WoS39 Europe PMC22 |
| 2018 | Ralph, C., Hebart, M., & Cronin, G. (2018). Enrichment in the sucker and weaner phase altered the performance of pigs in three behavioural tests. Animals, 8(5), 74-1-74-15. Scopus10 WoS8 Europe PMC6 |
| 2018 | Seyfang, J., Ralph, C., Hebart, M., Tilbrook, A., & Kirkwood, R. (2018). Anogenital distance reflects the sex ratio of a gilt's birth litter and predicts her reproductive success. Journal of Animal Science, 96(9), 3856-3862. Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC7 |
| 2018 | Morton, R., Hebart, M., & Whittaker, A. (2018). Increasing maximum penalties for animal welfare offences in South Australia– has it caused penal change?. Animals, 8(12), 236. Scopus19 WoS21 Europe PMC13 |
| 2018 | Anderton, L., Accioly, J., Copping, K., Deland, M., Hebart, M., Herd, R., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent genotypes for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 7. Low-fat and low-RFI cows produce more liveweight and better gross margins than do high-fat and high-RFI cows when managed under the same conditions. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 103-116. Scopus7 WoS7 |
| 2018 | Pitchford, W. S., Accioly, J. M., Banks, R. G., Barnes, A. L., Barwick, S. A., Copping, K. J., . . . Graham, J. F. (2018). Genesis, design and methods of the Beef CRC Maternal Productivity Project. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 20-32. Scopus21 WoS23 |
| 2018 | Copping, K., Accioly, J., Deland, M., Edwards, N., Graham, J., Hebart, M., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent genotypes for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 3. Performance of mature cows. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 55-66. Scopus19 WoS18 |
| 2018 | Jones, F., Accioly, J., Copping, K., Deland, M., Graham, J., Hebart, M., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent breeding values for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 1. Pregnancy rates of heifers differed between fat lines and were affected by weight and fat. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 33-42. Scopus19 WoS18 |
| 2018 | Hebart, M., Accioly, J., Copping, K., Deland, M., Herd, R., Jones, F., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent breeding values for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 5. Cow genotype affects feed efficiency and maternal productivity. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 80-93. Scopus21 WoS20 |
| 2018 | Laurence, M., Accioly, J., Copping, K., Deland, M., Graham, J., Hebart, M., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent genotypes for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 2. Body composition but not reproduction was affected in first-parity cows on both low and high levels of nutrition. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 43-54. Scopus12 WoS12 |
| 2018 | Accioly, J., Copping, K., Deland, M., Hebart, M., Herd, R., Lee, S., . . . Pitchford, W. (2018). Divergent breeding values for fatness or residual feed intake in Angus cattle. 4. Fat EBVs' influence on fatness fluctuation and supplementary feeding requirements. Animal Production Science, 58(1), 67-79. Scopus10 WoS10 |
| 2017 | Tamlin, V. S., Kessell, A. E., McCoy, R. J., Dobson, E. C., Smith, T. S., Hebart, M., . . . Peaston, A. E. (2017). Prevalence of exon 11 internal tandem duplications in the C-KIT proto-oncogene in Australian canine mast cell tumours. Ausralian Veterinary Journal, 95(10), 386-391. Scopus17 WoS16 Europe PMC14 |
| 2016 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., & Pitchford, W. (2016). The impact of selecting for increased ewe fat level on reproduction and its potential to reduce supplementary feeding in a commercial composite flock. Animal Production Science, 56(4), 698-707. Scopus8 WoS9 |
| 2016 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., Fogarty, N., Hatcher, S., & Pitchford, W. (2016). Season and reproductive status rather than genetic factors influence change in ewe weight and fat over time. 4. Genetic relationships of ewe weight and fat score with fleece, reproduction and milk traits. Animal Production Science, 56(4), 708-715. Scopus5 WoS5 |
| 2016 | Plush, K., Hebart, M., Brien, F., & Hynd, P. (2016). Variation in physiological profiles may explain breed differences in neonatal lamb thermoregulation. Animal Production Science, 56(4), 746-756. Scopus11 WoS11 |
| 2016 | Plush, K., Brien, F., Hebart, M., & Hynd, P. (2016). Thermogenesis and physiological maturity in neonatal lambs: A unifying concept in lamb survival. Animal Production Science, 56(4), 736-745. Scopus41 WoS38 |
| 2016 | Brean, M., Abraham, S., Hebart, M., & Kirkwood, R. (2016). Influence of parity of birth and suckled sows on piglet nasal mucosal colonization with Haemophilus parasuis. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 57(12), 1281-1283. Scopus5 WoS6 Europe PMC4 |
| 2014 | Brien, F. D., Cloete, S. W. P., Fogarty, N. M., Greeff, J. C., Hebart, M. L., Hiendleder, S., . . . Miller, D. R. (2014). A review of the genetic and epigenetic factors affecting lamb survival. Animal Production Science, 54(6), 667-693. Scopus59 WoS56 |
| 2014 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., Fogarty, N., Hatcher, S., & Pitchford, W. (2014). Season and reproductive status rather than genetic factors influence change in ewe weight and fat over time. 2. Spline analysis of crossbred ewes. Animal Production Science, 54(6), 814-820. Scopus6 WoS6 |
| 2014 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., Mortimer, S., & Pitchford, W. (2014). Season and reproductive status rather than genetics factors influence change in ewe weight and fat over time. 3. Analysis of Merino ewes. Animal Production Science, 54(6), 821-830. Scopus9 WoS9 |
| 2014 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., Fogarty, N., Hatcher, S., & Pitchford, W. (2014). Season and reproductive status rather than genetics factors influence change in ewe weight and fat over time. 1. Analysis of crossbred ewes. Animal Production Science, 54(6), 802-813. Scopus10 WoS10 |
| 2011 | Plush, K., Hebart, M., Brien, F., & Hynd, P. (2011). The genetics of temperament in Merino sheep and relationships with lamb survival. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 134(3-4), 130-135. Scopus48 WoS43 |
| 2010 | Walkom, S., Brien, F., Hebart, M., & Pitchford, W. (2010). Breeding to improve maternal efficiency and productivity in maternal sheep breeds. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE, 50(11-12), XIX. |
| 2010 | Herd, R. M., Accioly, J., Arthur, P. F., Copping, K., Deland, M., Donoghue, K., . . . Speijers, J. (2010). Cow maternal efficiency: “Giving the girls some credit”. Unknown Journal, 07(2). |
| 2010 | Lennon, K., Hebart, M., Brien, F., & Hynd, P. (2010). Glucose profiles may explain breed differences in cold resistance in the new born lamb. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE, 50(11-12), XXVIII. |
| 2010 | Brien, F., Herbart, M., Smith, D., Hocking Edwards, J., Greeff, J., Hart, K., . . . Van Der Werf, J. (2010). Opportunities for genetic improvement of lamb survival. Animal Production Science, 50(12), 1017-1025. Scopus62 WoS61 |
| 2009 | Hynd, P., Edwards, N., Hebart, M., McDowall, M., & Clark, S. (2009). Wool fibre crimp is determined by mitotic asymmetry and position of final keratinisation and not ortho- and para-cortical cell segmentation. Animal, 3(6), 838-843. Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC12 |
| 2009 | Edwards, N., Hebart, M., & Hynd, P. (2009). Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of a barebreech trait in Merino sheep as a potential replacement for surgical mulesing. Animal Production Science, 49(1), 56-64. Scopus14 WoS12 |
| 2008 | Wakefield, S., Lane, M., Schulz, S., Hebart, M., Thompson, J., & Mitchell, M. (2008). Maternal supply of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids alter mechanisms involved in oocyte and early embryo development in the mouse. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, 294(2), E425-E434. Scopus141 WoS132 Europe PMC105 |
| 2007 | Toland, A., Hebart, M., Penno, N., & Hynd, P. (2007). Perinatal wool follicle attrition coincides with elevated perinatal circulating cortisol concentration in Merino sheep. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 58(7), 748-752. Scopus15 WoS15 |
| 2004 | Hebart, M., Pitchford, W., Arthur, P., Archer, J., Herd, R., & Bottema, C. (2004). Effect of missing data on the estimate of average daily feed intake in beef cattle. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 44(4-5), 415-421. Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC4 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Latimer-Marsh, L., Hazel, S., Franklin, S., Santos, L., & McGreevy, P. (2017). The effect of tongue-tie application on stress responses in resting horses. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the World Equine Airways Symposium 2017. Copenhagen, Denmark: WEAS. DOI |
| 2016 | Kelly, O., Hebart, M., Brien, F., & Pitchford, W. (2016). Lamb survival should be considered separate genetic traits across different birth types. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the Australian Society of Animal Production. Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Pereira Santos, L., Gallacher, K., Bester, L., Schaaf, O., & Hebart, M. (2018). Analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transverse abdominis plane block in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. |
| Date | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology for Animal Science II | University of Adelaide | Level 2/ANIML SC2520RW | ||
| Research Methodology for Animal Science III | University of Adelaide | Level 3/ANIML SC3520RW | ||
| Animal Breeding and Genetics III | University of Adelaide | Level3/ANIML SC3045RW |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Using genomic selection to aid in breeding small ruminants to improve productivity in extensive pastoral environments | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Damon Jai Wex |
| 2020 | Principal Supervisor | Heifer development and management | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Jena Gianna Alexopoulos |
| 2020 | Principal Supervisor | Heifer development and management | - | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Jena Gianna Alexopoulos |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2024 | Co-Supervisor | Improving Fertility in a Tropical Composite Beef Herd Through Genomic Selection Utilizing Heterosis and Correlated Traits | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Maddie Louise Facy |
| 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 |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - ongoing | Member | Animal and Veterinary Science HDR | University of Adelaide | Australia |
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