Jon Moorby

Jon Moorby is a Professor and Chair in Livestock Science at the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University. His research focuses on enhancing livestock production efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts, particularly through optimizing feed nutrient use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He leads major projects in Europe, Africa, and South America, emphasizing sustainable forage systems.

His work spans improving tropical and temperate forages, dietary manipulation to reduce methane, and nitrogen use efficiency in dairy and beef systems. Collaborations include institutions across Colombia, Brazil, and beyond. Moorby has secured significant grants from UK and international bodies like the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and Horizon 2020.

Education: BA (Oxon), PhD (Glasgow).
Affiliations: IBERS, Welsh Government-funded projects, international livestock sustainability initiatives.

Research Interests:
- Sustainable livestock production systems
- Enteric methane mitigation strategies
- Forage crop improvement
- Nitrogen cycle optimization in agricultural systems

Recent Projects:
- Advancing sustainable forage-based livestock systems in Colombia (CoForLife)
- Reducing GHG emissions via tannins (LCEE Catalyst)
- Field peas as soy substitute in poultry diets (PeaGen)

Media Engagement: Regular contributor to discussions on climate change impacts on livestock and dairy industries, featured in 47+ news outlets.