Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson is a Senior Research Fellow in Livestock Production at the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University. Her research focuses on improving sheep production systems, particularly reproductive efficiency, lamb survival, and wool quality. She also investigates goat reproduction and mohair production. Robertson has published extensively on topics like embryo mortality, grazing strategies, and simulation modelling of farming systems.

Her work integrates practical on-farm strategies with scientific analysis, addressing challenges such as dystocia in goats, heat stress impacts, and pasture management. She collaborates with industry partners on climate-smart solutions, including a $2.2M grant for sustainable sheep production. Robertson lectures in ruminant production and has supervised numerous honors and postgraduate students.

Key research areas include optimizing ewe joining practices, improving lamb survival through grazing and supplementation strategies, and evaluating pasture species for drought resilience. Her publications span journals like Clinical Theriogenology and Australian Veterinary Journal, with a focus on translating findings into actionable farm management practices.

Recent projects include investigating lucerne grazing effects on lambing outcomes and developing simulation models to assess enterprise profitability under variable climate conditions. Robertson’s work bridges academic research and agricultural industry needs, contributing to sustainable livestock production systems.