Bridget Younge

Present Position: Lecturer Qualifications:B Agr.Sc. (Chem.), PhD

Former Positions

• Postgraduate Student, Dairy Production Research, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork
• Chemical Analyst, Norbrook Laboratories, Newry, Co Down

Current Research Interests

• Equine Nutrition Conference taking place in Finland next June 2008
• Mare and Foal Nutrition and Feeding
• Feeding for Performance

Recent Publications

• Authors: Younge, B. and Martin-Rosset,W. 2006 Title: Energy and protein requirements and feeding of the suckling foal. In: Nutrition and Feeding of the Broodmare. N Miraglia and W. Martin-Rosset (Eds.) EAAP Publication No. 120. pages 221-243. Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
• Authors: Younge, B.A., O’Neill, G. and Arkins S. 2005 Title: A comparison of coarse and pelleted compound feed for horses. Presented Proceedings of Agricultural Research forum Tullamore March 2005.
• Authors: Younge, B.A., Murphy J.J. and Rath, M. 2004. Title: Nutrient metabolism in the rumen and milk production in cows fed on grass-silage and fresh grass based diets. Journal Livestock Production Science, Vol. 88, pages 43-54
• Authors: Younge, B.A., Vasicek, C., and Arkins, S. 2004. Title: Conserved forage and concentrate feeding practices in racing yards and stud farms in Ireland. Presented: Proceedings of Agricultural Research Forum Tullamore March 2004.
• Authors: Younge, B.A., Kenny, M., O’Loughlin, C. and Arkins, S. 2003. Title: The effects of Echinacea supplementation on haematology and some aspects of immunity in horses. Presented: Proceedings of Agricultural Research Forum Tullamore March 2003.
• Authors: Younge, B.A., Murphy, J.J., Rath, M. and Sloan, B.K. 2001. Title: The effect of dietary absorbable methionine and lysine concentrations on milk production and composition of dairy cows offered grass-silage based diets. Journal: Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research Vol. 40, Issue 1: pages 1-11
• Authors: Younge, B.A., Murphy, J.J., Rath, M. and Sloan, B.K. 2000. Title: The effect of dietary absorbable methionine and lysine concentrations on the milk production and milk composition of grazing dairy cows. Journal: Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research Vol. 39, Issue 3: pages 359-368

Contact Details

• Tel: + 353 (0) 61-213447
• Fax: + 353 (0) 61 331490
• Email: Bridget.Younge@ul.ie