Prof Mariecia Fraser

PhD

Head, Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre

Member, Natural England Scientific Advisory Committee (2018-present)

Member, Hybu Cig Cymru Research and Knowledge Exchange Advisory Committee (2018-present). 

Council member, British Grassland Society (2016-2020)

Editor, Animal: an international journal of bioscience

Lecturer

• BRM0320 - Livestock Nutrition
• BR12510 - Biological Thought and Discovery
• BR30420 - Sustainable Land Management

Grader

• BR36440 - Research Project
• BRM1620 - Infection and Immunity

Tutor

• BR30420 - Sustainable Land Management
• BRM2860 - MBiol Research Project
• BR27520 - Research Methods

Moderator

• BDM5120 - Grassland Systems

I have a background in animal science and grazing ecology and specialise in developing and testing management strategies for upland systems. My research interests include: species and breed differences in diet selection and ingestive behaviour, conservation grazing, nutrient supply from forages, greenhouse gas emissions from grazing animals, and the bio-energy potential of semi-natural grasslands.  I have worked with a range of animal species (sheep, cattle, goats, ponies, deer, South American camelids) and pasture types (cultivated, improved permanent pasture and semi-natural grass and heath communities), as well as fresh and ensiled alternative forages (high WSC grasses, forage legumes, brassicas, pulses and bi-crops), to deliver a range of products (meat, fibre, habitats and biorenewables).  

• Agri Systems