Gaye Krebs

Gaye Krebs is an Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University in the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. Her career spans nearly four decades, during which she has taught and conducted research in animal metabolism and nutrition, focusing on sustainable feeding strategies using locally available and non-traditional feed resources. She is actively involved in supervising Honours and higher degree research (HDR) students and contributes to research in both developed and developing countries, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

• BRurTech (Hons), PhD
• Associate Professor in Animal Metabolism and Nutrition
• Email: gkrebs@csu.edu.au
• Location: Wagga Wagga, Building 288, Room 138

Her research interests center on animal nutrition, particularly the evaluation of non-traditional feed resources such as industrial hemp, agro-industrial byproducts (e.g., citrus pulp, grape seed meal), invasive weeds, and cultivated rangeland plants. Her work spans various livestock species including dairy goats, sheep, beef cattle, pigs, and horses. She explores the impacts of diet on animal product quality and health, with recent emphasis on hemp-based feeds and nutraceuticals.

The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on sustainable livestock nutrition, feed digestibility, and the use of alternative feedstuffs. Themes include ruminant nutrition, feed efficiency, hemp utilization, and plant-based feed evaluation. Her research integrates practical farming applications with scientific rigor, aiming to improve animal health and productivity while promoting environmental sustainability.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards mentioned in the text.

Gaye Krebs actively supervises Honours and HDR students and has been involved in numerous research projects, including international collaborations. Her research is supported through institutional and external funding, though specific grants are not detailed. She has contributed to commissioned reports such as those funded by AgriFutures Australia, indicating applied research with industry relevance.

Her research is conducted through the Gulbali Research Institute at Charles Sturt University, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. She is involved in projects that merge Western and Indigenous research methodologies, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and culturally informed science.