Conference Paper
Dixon, R. M., Kidd, L. J., Coates, D. B., Anderson, S. T., Benvenutti, M. A., Fletcher, M. T. and McNeill, D. M. (2017). Utilising mobilisation of body reserves to improve the management of phosphorus nutrition of breeder cows. In: , , (2280-2290). . doi:10.1071/AN17324
Egiju, M. D., Dixon, R. M., Duncan, A. J., McNeill, D. M., Walsh, K. and Woldemeskel, E. (2016). Variability in food fodder traits in grain legume genotypes in Ethiopia. In: Seed and residue yields, morphological characteristics and straw quality in common bean. TropAg2015, Brisbane, Australia, (34-34). 16-18 November 2016.
Dixon, R. M., Fletcher, M. T., Goodwin, K. L., Reid, D. J., McNeill, D. M., Yong, K. W. L. and Petherick, J. C. (2015). Attraction of phosphorus-deficient cattle to bones. In: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, (53-54). 26-28 October 2015.
Castells, L., Dixon, R. M., Kidd, L., Goodwin, K. L., Mayer, R., Fletcher, M. T. and McNeill, D. M. (2015). Capacity of young cows to gain bone and improve lactation. In: Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, (49-50). 26-28 October 2015.
Castells, L., McNeill, D. M., Dixon, R. M., Kidd, L. J., Fletcher, M. T. and Goodwin, K. (2014). Phosphorous supplements in pregnancy improve lactation performance of young cows. In: S. Hatcher, G. L. Krebs and B. W. B. Holman, Proceedings of the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society for Animal Production. Joint ISNH/ISRP International Conference 2014: Harnessing the Ecology and Physiology of Herbivores, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (335-335). 8-12 September 2014.
Le, O. T., McNeill, D. M., Klieve, A. V., Dart, P. J., Ouwerkerk, D., Schofield, B. and Callaghan, M. J. (2014). Probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Strain H57 Improves the Performance of Pregnant and Lactating Ewes Fed a Diet Based on Palm Kernel Meal. In: S. Hatcher, G. L. Krebs and B. W. B. Holman, Animal Production in Australia. Joint ISNH ISRP International Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (319-319). 8-12 September 2014.
Castells domingo, Llorenc, McNeill, David, Dixon, Robert, Kidd, Lisa, Fletcher, Mary T. and Goodwin, Kerry (2014). Phosphorus supplements in pregnancy improve lactation performance of young cows. In: S. Hatcher, G.L. Krebs and B.W.B. Holman, Proceedings of the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society for Animal Production. International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores/International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, Canberra A.C.T., (335-335). 8-12 September 2014.
Harper, K. J., Barber, D., Callow, M., McNeill, D. M and Poppi, D. P. (2014). Assessment of the iNDF of subtropical pastures. In: S. Hatcher, G. L. Krebs and B. W. B. Holman, Proceedings of the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production. Herbivores 2014: 1st Joint International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores / International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology (Joint ISNH/ISRP International Conference 2014) held in conjunction with the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (320-320). 8-12 September, 2014.
Harper, K. J., Isherwood, P., Barber, D., Callow, M., McNeill, D. M. and Poppi, D. P. (2014). Prediction of iNDF of subtropical forages by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. In: S. Hatcher, G. L. Krebs and B. W. B. Holman, Proceedings of the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production. Herbivores 2014: 1st Joint International Symposium on the Nutrition of Herbivores / International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology (Joint ISNH/ISRP International Conference 2014) held in conjunction with the 30th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (321-321). 8-12 September, 2014.
Harper, K. J. and McNeill, D. M. (2014). Direct in vitro measurement of indigestible neutral detergent fibre to improve the prediction of milk production from subtropical forages. In: David McNeill and Alan Bell, Extended Abstracts of papers presented at the 8th International Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Digestion and Utilisation in Farm Animals. MODNUT 2014: 8th International Workshop: Modelling Nutrient Digestion and Utilization in Farm Animals, Cairns, QLD, Australia, (xxi-xxi). 15-17 September, 2014. doi:10.1071/ANv54n12abstracts
McNeill, D. M., Anderson, S. T., Quigley, S. P., Kidd, L. J., Gout, C. R., Moate, P. J. and Poppi, D. P. (2012). Can long-term differences in phosphorus nutrition affect glucose homeostasis in growing steers?. In: M.A. Friend and G.L. Krebs, Proceedings of the 29th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production. 2nd Australian and New Zealand Societies of Animal Production Joint Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, (7-7). 2-5 July 2012.
Degaris, PJ, Lean, IJ, McNeill, DM and Rabiee, AR (2004). Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Cow health. In: Journal of Animal Science. , , (440-440). .
Degaris, PJ, Lean, IJ, McNeill, DM and Rabiee, AR (2004). Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Milk production. In: Journal of Animal Science. , , (439-439). .
Degaris, PJ, Lean, IJ, McNeill, DM and Rabiee, AR (2004). Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Reproductive performance. In: Journal of Animal Science. , , (439-439). .
Barry, T. N., McNeill, D. and McNabb, W. C. (2001). Plant secondary compounds: Their impact on forage nutritive value and upon animal production. In: J. A. Gomide, S.C. da Silva and W. R. S. Mattos, Proceedings of the XIX International Grassland Congress. XIX International Grassland Congress, Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo, Brazil, (445-452). 11-21 February 2001.
Barry, TN, McNeill, DM and McNabb, WC (2001). Plant secondary compounds; their impact on forage nutritive value and upon animal production. In: Gomide, JA, Mattos, WRS and DaSilva, SC, Proceedings of the Xix International Grassland Congress. 19th International Grassland Congress, Sao Pedro Brazil, (445-452). Feb 11-21, 2001.
McNeill, D., Tudor, G. D., Komolong, M., Taylor, E. G., Standing, W. R., Costa, N. D. and Pluske, W. M. (2000). Diets based on tree legumes can reduce urine pH in sheep and cattle. In: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia. 24th Annual Scientific Meeting, Fremantle, Western Australia, (76). 3-6 December, 2000.
Paraffin, A. and McNeill, D. (2000). Silage made from tropical legumes can be improved by adding pineapple pulp. In: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia. 24th Annual Scientific Meeting, Fremantle, Western Australia, (81-81). 3-6 December, 2000.
McNeill, D., Komolong, M., Gobius, N. and Barber, D. G. (2000). Influence of dietary condensed tannin on microbial crude protein supply in sheep. In: Tannins in Livestock and Human Nutrition: Proceedings of an International Workshop. Tannins in Human and Animal Nutrition, Adelaide, South Australia, (57-61). 31 May - 2 June, 1999.
McNeill, DM, Komolong, MK, Gobius, N and Barber, D (2000). Influence of dietary condensed tannin on microbial crude protein supply in sheep. In: Brooker, JD, Tannins in Livestock and Human Nutrition, Proceedings. International Workshop on Tannins in Livestock and Human Nutrition, Adelaide Australia, (57-61). May 31-Jun 02, 1999.
Laquihon, J. and Mcneill, D. M. (1999). Urea supplementation increased nitrogen retention in sheep fed leucaena pallida foliage. In: G. Stone, T. D.A. Forbes, J.W. Stuth and F.M. Byers, Nutritional Ecology of Herbivores. Posters and Plenary Discussions and Paper presented at Satellite Symposia and Seminar. Fifth International Conference on the Nutrition of Herbivores, San Antonio, Texas, (Sect0087). 11-16 Apr 1999.
McNeill, D. M., Osborne, N., Komolong, M. K. and Nankervis, D. (1998). Condensed tannins in the genus Leucaena and their nutritional significance for ruminants. In: Shelton, H. M., Gutteridge, R. C., Mullen, B. F. and Bray, R. A., Leucaena - Adaptation, Quality and Farming Systems. Workshop on Leucaena - Adaptation, Quality and Farming Systems, Hanoi Vietnam, (205-214). February 9-14, 1998.
Faint, MA, McNeill, DM, Stewart, JL, Castillo, AC, Acasio, RN and Lynch, JJ (1998). Palatability of Leucaena to ruminants. In: Shelton, HM, Gutteridge, RC, Mullen, BF and Bray, RA, Leucaena - Adaptation, Quality and Farming Systems. Workshop on Leucaena - Adaptation, Quality and Farming Systems, Hanoi Vietnam, (215-226). Feb 09-14, 1998.
Dalzell, S.A., Stewart, J.L., Tolera, A. and McNeill, D.M. (1998). Chemical composition of Leucaena and implications for forage quality. In: Shelton, HM, Gutteridge, RC, Mullen, BF and Bray, RA, ACIAR Proceedings of the workshop. Leucaena - Adaptation, Quality and Farming Systems, Hanoi, Vietnam, (227-246). 9-14 February, 1998.
McNeill, DM, Slepetis, R, Ehrhardt, RA, Smith, DM and Bell, AW (1997). Protein requirements of sheep in late pregnancy: Partitioning of nitrogen between gravid uterus and maternal tissues. In: Journal of Animal Science. 1994 Cornell Nutrition Conference, Rochester Ny, (809-816). 1994.
Ehrhardt, RA, McNeill, DM and Bell, AW (1994). Identification of and Developmental Increases in Glucose-Transport Protein in the Sheep Placenta. In: Faseb Journal. , , (A177-A177). .
McNeill, DM, Slepetis, R, Smith, DM, Ehrhardt, RA and Bell, AW (1994). Protein Requirements in Late Pregnancy - Partitioning of Nitrogen Between Gravid Uterus and Maternal Tissues. In: 1994 Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, Proceedings. 1994 Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, Rochester Ny, (117-123). Oct 18-20, 1994.
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1994). Ewe Fatness Influences Fetal Fatness But Not Fetal Weight. In: Animal Production in Australia. 20th Biennial Conference of the Australian-Society-of-Animal-Production - Animal Production in Australia, Perth Australia, (429-429). Jul 04-08, 1994.
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1993). Body Fatness Changes Voluntary Feed-Intake But Not Fetal Weight in the Ewe. In: Faseb Journal. , , (A603-A603). .
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1991). Fatter Ewes Release More Insulin in Response to a Glucose Challenge and Produce Fatter Lambs Than Lean Ewes. In: COSTA, ND, Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Vol 16. 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Soc of Australia, Canberra Australia, (133-133). Dec, 1991.
Journal Article
Uddin, Jashim, Phillips, Clive J. C., Goma, Amira A. and McNeill, David M. (2019) Relationships between infrared temperature and laterality. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 220 104855. doi:10.1016/j.applanim.2019.104855
Raffrenato, E., Lombard, R., Erasmus, L. J., McNeill, D. M., Barber, D., Callow, M. and Poppi, D. P. (2018) Prediction of indigestible NDF in South African and Australian forages from cell wall characteristics. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 246 104-113. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2018.08.009
Rodney, R. M., Celi, P., McGrath, J. J., Golder, H. M., Anderson, S. T., McNeill, D. M., Fraser, D. R. and Lean, I. J. (2018) Metabolic and production responses to calcidiol treatment in mid-lactation dairy cows. Animal Production Science, 59 3: 449-460. doi:10.1071/AN16770
Dejene, Mesfin, Dixon, Rob M., Duncan, Alan J., Wolde-meskel, Endalkachew, Walsh, Kerry B. and McNeill, David (2018) Variations in seed and post-harvest residue yields and residues quality of common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as a ruminant feedstuff. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 244 42-55. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2018.07.017
Dixon, R. M., Fletcher, M. T., Goodwin, K. L., Reid, D. J., Yong, K.W.L., McNeill, D. M. and Petherick, J. C. (2018) Learned behaviours lead to bone ingestion by phosphorus-deficient cattle. Animal Production Science, . doi:10.1071/AN17251
Schofield, Benjamin J., Lachner, Nancy, Le, Oanh T., McNeill, David M., Dart, Peter, Ouwerkerk, Diane, Hugenholtz, Philip and Klieve, Athol V. (2018) Beneficial changes in rumen bacterial community profile in sheep and dairy calves as a result of feeding the probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H57. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 124 3: 855-866. doi:10.1111/jam.13688
Le, Oanh T., Schofield, Benjamin, Dart, Peter J., Callaghan, Matthew J., Lisle, Allan T., Ouwerkerk, Diane, Klieve, Athol V. and Mcneill, David M. (2017) Production responses of reproducing ewes to a by-product-based diet inoculated with the probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain H57. Animal Production Science, 57 6: 1097-1105. doi:10.1071/AN16068
Le, Oanh T., Dart, Peter J., Harper, Karen, Zhang, Dagong, Schofield, Benjamin, Callaghan, Matthew J., Lisle, Allan T., Klieve, Athol V. and McNeill, David M. (2017) Effect of probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain H57 on productivity and the incidence of diarrhoea in dairy calves. Animal Production Science, 57 5: 912-919. doi:10.1071/AN15776
Harper, Karen J. and McNeill, David M. (2015) The role iNDF in the regulation of feed intake and the importance of its assessment in subtropical ruminants systems (The role of iNDF in the regulation of forage intake). Agriculture, 5 3: 778-790. doi:10.3390/agriculture5030778
Lean, Ian J., Degaris, Peter J., Celi, Pietro, McNeill, David M., Rodney, Rachael M. and Fraser, David R. (2014) Influencing the future: Interactions of skeleton, energy, protein and calcium during late gestation and early lactation. Animal Production Science, 54 9: 1177-1189. doi:10.1071/AN14479
Bhanugopan, M. S., Fulkerson, W. J., Fraser, D. R., Hyde, M. and McNeill, D. M. (2010) Carryover effects of potassium supplementation on calcium homeostasis in dairy cows at parturition. Journal of Dairy Science, 93 5: 2119-2129. doi:10.3168/jds.2009-2703
Alam, M. R., Amin, M. R., Kabir, A. K. M. A., Moniruzzaman, M. and McNeill, D. M. (2007) Effect of tannins in Acacia nilotica, Alblzia procera and Sesbanla acculeata foliage determined in vitro, in sacco and in vivo. Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 20 2: 220-228.
Lean, I. J., DeGaris, P. J., McNeil, D. M. and Block, E. (2006) Hypocalcemia in dairy cows: meta-analysis and dietary cation anion difference theory revisited. Journal of Dairy Science, 89 2: 669-684. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72130-0
Andrabi, S. M., Ritchie, M. M., Stimson, C., Horadagoda, A., Hyde, M. and McNeill, D. M. (2005) In vivo assessment of the ability of condensed tannins to interfere with the digestibility of plant protein in sheep. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 122 1-2: 13-27. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2005.04.002
Alam, M. R., Kabir, A. K. M. A., Amin, M. R. and McNeill, D. M. (2005) The effect of calcium hydroxide treatment on the nutritive and feeding value of Albizia procera for growing goats. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 122 1-2: 135-148. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2005.04.008
McNeill, D. M., Roche, J. R., McLachlan, B. P. and Stockdale, C. R. (2002) Nutritional strategies for the prevention of hypocalcaemia at calving for dairy cows in pasture-based systems. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 53 7: 755-770. doi:10.1071/AR01100
Komolong, M. K., Barber, D. G. and McNeill, D. M. (2001) Post-ruminal protein supply and N retention of weaner sheep fed on a basal diet of lucerne hay (Medicago sativa) with increasing levels of quebracho tannins. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 92 1-2: 59-72. doi:10.1016/S0377-8401(01)00246-2
McSweeney, C. S., Palmer, B., McNeill, D. M. and Krause, D. O. (2001) Microbial interactions with tannins: Nutritional consequences for ruminants. Animal Feed Science And Technology, 91 1-2: 83-93. doi:10.1016/S0377-8401(01)00232-2
Osborne, Nicholas J. T. and McNeill, David M. (2001) Characterisation of Leucaena condensed tannins by size and protein precipitation capacity. Journal of The Science of Food And Agriculture, 81 11: 1113-1119. doi:10.1002/jsfa.920
McNeill, D. M., Kelly, R. W. and Williams, I. H. (1999) Maternal fatness influences fetal size in ewes underfed in late pregnancy. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50 7: 1171-1177. doi:10.1071/AR98194
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1998) Partition of nutrients in moderately fat ewes compared with lean ewes given ad libitum access to feed in late pregnancy. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 4: 575-580. doi:10.1071/A97134
McNeill, DM, Murphy, PM and Lindsay, DR (1998) Blood lactose v. milk lactose as a monitor of lactogenesis and colostrum production in Merino ewes. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49 4: 581-587. doi:10.1071/A97099
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1997) The partition of nutrients in ewes maintained in a moderate compared with a lean body condition in late pregnancy. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 48 6: 743-752. doi:10.1071/A95155
McNeill, DM, Kelly, RW and Williams, IH (1997) Insulin sensitivity and fetal growth in ewes maintained in a moderate body condition compared with a lean body condition in late pregnancy. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 48 6: 753-758. doi:10.1071/A96133
Thompson, JM, Ohalloran, WJ, McNeill, Dmj, Jacksonhope, NJ and May, TJ (1987) The Effect of Fasting On Liveweight and Carcass Characteristics in Lambs. Meat Science, 20 4: 293-309. doi:10.1016/0309-1740(87)90084-2
Ohalloran, WJ, Thompson, JM, McNeill, D, May, TJ and Jacksonhope, NJ (1986) The Effect of Pre-Slaughter Fasting On Liveweight, Carcass Weight and Fat Loss in Prime Lambs. Wool Technology and Sheep Breeding, 34 1: 12-16.