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Joana Lima is a Researcher at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), affiliated with the Agriculture & Business Management department and the Dairy Research Centre. Her work focuses on the microbiome of ruminants, particularly in beef cattle and dairy cows, exploring how microbial communities influence growth performance, feed efficiency, and health outcomes. She collaborates on projects like HoloRuminant (2021–2026) studying ruminant holobiont microbiomes and a 2023 project investigating fungal milk microbiomes linked to mastitis.
- Key Research Themes: Rumen microbiology, microbial protein synthesis, genomic evaluations, and stress biomarkers in livestock.
- Grants/Projects: Leads/co-leads projects funded by SRUC, focusing on microbiome applications in animal agriculture.
- Advising: Supervises PhD student Robert Cook on multiple projects.
Her research bridges 'omics technologies with traditional agricultural practices, aiming to improve sustainability and animal welfare.
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