Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
Susan has spent her career researching practical on-farm strategies to improve the production of sheep. She joined Charles Sturt University as a researcher in 2006, and while all things sheep are of interest, has a particular interest in improving the reproductive rate of sheep. She has published numerous studies including lamb survival, embryo mortality, sheep health, sheep production systems, containment feeding of ewes, and simulation modelling of sheep/pasture cropping systems. Susan also lectures in ruminant production, and has supervised numerous honours and postgraduate students as they progress on their journey.
Research Interests
Research Interests
- Sheep reproduction, particularly improving lamb survival and weaning rates per ewe
- Management for wool production and quality
- Management of goat reproduction and mohair production
- Simulation modelling of farming systems
Education/Academic qualification
sheep production, PhD, Nutritional management of reproducing ewes for improved staple strength, University of New South Wales
1994 → 1998
Award Date: 16 Apr 1999
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A case study of dystocia and abortion in Angora goats
Robertson, S., Gunn, A. & Allworth, B., 2025, In: Clinical Theriogenology. 17, 4 p., 12298.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Footrot in sheep and goats: a case study
Robertson, S. & Allworth, B., 2025, In: Australian Veterinary Journal. p. 330-331 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Forecasting the performance of alternative sheep production systems grazing perennial pastures
Storer, C. E., Godfrey, S. S., Robertson, S. M., Friend, M. A. & Behrendt, K., Oct 2025, In: Agricultural Systems. 229, p. 1-10 10 p., 104407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Final report: Resilient landscapes: Simulation modelling of pasture species and practices for drought resilience
Robertson, S., 14 Aug 2024, Wagga Wagga, NSW: Charles Sturt University. 107 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report (public)
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Grazing forage oats during the lambing period may increase perinatal lamb survival
Robertson, S. M., Bhanugopan, M., Allworth, B. & Friend, M., 2024, p. 570. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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MerinoLink Conference
Robertson, S. (Participant)
2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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Facey Group webinar
Robertson, S. (Participant)
15 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
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Goat Fibre Gateway podcast
Robertson, S. (Participant)
01 May 2024 → 01 May 2027Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
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Head shepherd podcast
Robertson, S. (Participant)
18 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
Press/Media
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Climate-smart sheep strategies to be studied by CSU researchers
01/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt University: New Research Reveals Feeding Frequency Had No Effect On Containment-Joined Ewes
26/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Research finds caffeine perks for lambing rates
26/02/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Tailored approach essential to improve lamb survival
24/08/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CSU research finalist in Eureka Prize
Friend, M., Robertson, S., King, B., Broster, J., Southwell, A., Condon, J., Glyde, S. & Eberbach, P.
08/08/14
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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EverGraze – increasing livestock productivity and environmental sustainability through perennial pastures
Friend, M. (Creator), Condon, J. (Creator), Eberbach, P. (Creator), Robertson, S. (Creator), Virgona, J. (Creator), Broster, J. (Creator), Southwell, A. (Creator) & Hume, I. (Creator)
Impact: Economic Impact, Environmental Impact