McGinn, Sean, Ph.D.

• Research Publications
• Other Science Related Publications

Contact Information:

5403 - 1 Avenue South
PO Box 3000
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1
Telephone: 403-317-2225
Fax: 403-382-3156
Email: sean.mcginn@agr.gc.ca

Areas of Expertise:

• agricultural meteorology

Current Projects:

• Characterizing weather and climate
• Estimating net GHG emissions from whole farms
• Evaluating practices for reducing GHG emissions
• Methodology for quantifying GHG emissions/removals
• Quantifying and predicting ammonia and particulate matter exchanges from livestock facilities
• Quantifying and predicting the amount and fate of volatilized NH3 from farming systems, and reducing the magnitude of these emissions

Affiliations:

• Canadian Society of Agriculture and Forest Meteorology
• American Meteorology Society
• Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

Research Publications:

2013:

• Hünerberg, M., McGinn, S.M., Beauchemin, K.A., Okine, E.K., Harstad, O.M., and McAllister, T.A. (2013). "Effect of dried distillers’ grains plus solubles on enteric methane emissions and nitrogen excretion from growing beef cattle.", Journal of Animal Science. doi : 10.2527/jas.2012-5564

2012:

• Avila-Stagno, J., Chaves, A.V., He, M.L., Harstad, O.M., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., and McAllister, T.A. (2012). "Effects of increasing concentrations of glycerol in concentrate diets on nutrient digestibility, methane emissions, growth, fatty acid profiles and carcass traits of lambs.", Journal of Animal Science, 91(2), pp. 829-837. doi : 10.2527/jas.2012-5215
• Beauchemin, K.A., Coates, T., Farr, B., and McGinn, S.M. (2012). "Can the sulphur hexafluoride tracer gas technique be used to accurately measure enteric methane production from ruminally cannulated cattle? Technical Note.", Journal of Animal Science, 90(8), pp. 2727-2732. doi : 10.2527/jas.2011-4681
• McGeough, E.J., Little, S.M., Janzen, H.H., McAllister, T.A., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2012). "Life-cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from dairy production in eastern Canada: A case study.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 95(9), pp. 5164-5175. doi : 10.3168/jds.2011-5229
• McGinn, S.M. and Beauchemin, K.A. (2012). "Dairy Farm Methane Emissions Using a Dispersion Model.", Journal of Environmental Quality, 41(1), pp. 73-79. doi : 10.2134/jeq2011.0266

2011:

• Avila, J.S., Chaves, A.V., Hernandez-Calva, L.M., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., Wang, Y., Harstad, O.M., and McAllister, T.A. (2011). "Effects of replacing barley grain in feedlot diets with increasing levels of glycerol on in vitro fermentation and methane production.", Animal Feed Science and Technology, 166-167, pp. 265-268. doi : 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.016
• Beauchemin, K.A., Janzen, H.H., McAllister, T.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from beef production in western Canada - Evaluation using farm-based life cycle assessment.", Animal Feed Science and Technology, 166-167, pp. 663-677. doi : 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.047
• Cárcamo, H.A.Beres, B.L., Herle, C.E., McLean, H., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Solid-stemmed wheat does not affect overwintering mortality of the wheat stem sawfly, Cephus cinctus.", Journal of Insect Science, 11(129), pp. 1-12. doi : 10.1673/031.011.12901
• Chung, Y.-H., He, M.L., McGinn, S.M., McAllister, T.A., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2011). "Linseed suppresses enteric methane emissions from cattle fed barley silage, but not from those fed grass hay.", Animal Feed Science and Technology, 166-167, pp. 321-329. doi : 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.022
• Chung, Y.-H., Walker, N.D., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2011). "Differing effects of 2 active dried yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strains on ruminal acidosis and methane production in nonlactating dairy cows.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 94(5), pp. 2431-2439. doi : 10.3168/jds.2010-3277
• McAllister, T.A., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., Hao, X., and Robinson, P.H. (2011). "Greenhouse gases in animal agriculture-Finding a balance between food production and emissions.", Animal Feed Science and Technology, 166-167, pp. 1-6. doi : 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.057
• Mohammed, R., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2011). "Prediction of enteric methane output from milk fatty acid concentrations and rumen fermentation parameters in dairy cows fed sunflower, flax, or canola seeds.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 94(12), pp. 6057-6068. doi : 10.3168/jds.2011-4369
• Tomkins, N.W., McGinn, S.M., Turner, D.A., and Charmley, E. (2011). "Comparison of open-circuit respiration chambers with a micrometeorological method for determining methane emissions from beef cattle grazing a tropical pasture.", Animal Feed Science and Technology, 166-167, pp. 240-247. doi : 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.04.014

2010:

• Beauchemin, K.A., Janzen, H.H., Little, S.M., McAllister, T.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2010). "Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from beef production in western Canada: A case study.", Agricultural Systems, 103(6), pp. 371-379. doi : 10.1016/j.agsy.2010.03.008
• McGinn, S.M. (2010). "Weather and climate patterns in Canada's prairie grasslands.", in Shorthouse, J.D. and Floate, K.D. (eds.) - Arthropods of Canadian Grasslands. Vol. 1: Ecology and Interactions in Grassland Habitats, Biological Survey of Canada (BSC), Chapter 5, pp. 105-119.
• McGinn, S.M., Flesch, T.K., Chen, D., Crenna, B.P., Denmead, O.T., Naylor, T., and Rowell, D.L. (2010). "Coarse Particulate Matter Emissions from Cattle Feedlots in Australia.", Journal of Environmental Quality, 39(3), pp. 791-798.
• McGinn, S.M., Turner, D.A., Tomkins, N.W., Charmley, E., Bishop-Hurley, G., and Chen, D. (2010). "Methane Emissions from Grazing Cattle Using Point-Source Dispersion.", Journal of Environmental Quality, 40(1), pp. 22-27. doi : 10.2134/jeq2010.0239

2009:

• Beauchemin, K.A., McAllister, T.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2009). "Dietary mitigation of enteric methane from cattle.", CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 4:035, pp. 1-18. doi : 10.1079/PAVSNNR20094035
• Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., Benchaar, C., and Holtshausen, L. (2009). "Crushed sunflower, flax, or canola seeds in lactating dairy cow diets: Effects on methane production, rumen fermentation, and milk production.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 92(5), pp. 2118-2127. doi : 10.3168/jds.2008-1903
• Cárcamo, H.A., Herle, C.E., Otani, J.K., and McGinn, S.M. (2009). "Cold hardiness and overwintering survival of the cabbage seedpod weevil, Ceutorhynchus obstrictus.", Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 133(3), pp. 223-231. doi : 10.1111/j.1570-7458.2009.00924.x
• Ellis, J.L., Kebreab, E., Odongo, N.E., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., Nkrumah, J.D., Moore, S.S., Christopherson, R.J., Murdoch, G.K., McBride, B.W., Okine, E.K., and France, J. (2009). "Modeling methane production from beef cattle using linear and non-linear approaches.", Journal of Animal Science, 87(4), pp. 1334-1345. doi : 10.2527/jas.2007-0725
• Grainger, C.M., Clarke, T., Auldist, M.J., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., Waghorn, G.C., and Eckard, R.J. (2009). "Potential use of Acacia mearnsii condensed tannins to reduce methane emissions and nitrogen excretion from grazing dairy cows.", Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 89(2), pp. 241-251. doi : 10.4141/CJAS08110
• Holtshausen, L., Chaves, A.V., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., McAllister, T.A., Cheeke, P.R., and Benchaar, C. (2009). "Feeding saponin-containing Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria to decrease enteric methane production in dairy cows.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 92(6), pp. 2809-2821. doi : 10.3168/jds.2008-1843
• McGinn, S.M., Beauchemin, K.A., Flesch, T.K., and Coates, T. (2009). "Performance of a dispersion model to estimate methane loss from cattle in pens.", Journal of Environmental Quality, 38(5), pp. 1796-1802. doi : 10.2134/jeq2008.0531
• McGinn, S.M., Chung, Y.-H., Beauchemin, K.A., Iwaasa, A.D., and Grainger, C.M. (2009). "Use of corn distillers’ dried grains to reduce enteric methane loss from beef cattle.", Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 89(3), pp. 409-413. doi : 10.4141/CJAS08133
• Staebler, R.M., McGinn, S.M., Crenna, B.P., Flesch, T.K., Hayden, K.L., and Li, S.-M. (2009). "Three-dimensional characterization of the ammonia plume from a beef cattle feedlot.", Atmospheric Environment, 43(38), pp. 6091-6099. doi : 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2009.08.045

Other Science Related Publications:

2012:

• Avila, J.S., Meale, S.J., McAllister, T.A., He, M.L., Harstad, O.M., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., and Chaves, A.V. (2012). "Effect of replacing barley grain with glycerol in feedlot diets on nutrient digestibility, methane emissions, growth, fatty acid profiles and carcass traits of lambs.", Journal of Animal Science, 90(Suppl. 3). (Abstract)
• Chung, Y.-H., He, M.L., McGinn, S.M., McAllister, T.A., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2012). "Methane suppressing effect of flaxseed in diets containing hay or silage.", Journal of Animal Science, 88(Suppl. 2), pp. 871-872 (#1136). (Abstract)
• McGeough, E.J., Chung, Y.-H., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., and McAllister, T.A. (2012). "Methane emissions and diet digestibility for sheep offered diets varying in fat content and forage quality.", Journal of Animal Science, 90(Suppl. 3), pp. 129-130 (#M352). (Abstract)

2011:

• Beauchemin, K.A., McGeough, E.J., Little, S.M., Janzen, H.H., McAllister, T.A., McGinn, S.M., and Maclean, K. (2011). "GHG modelling activities: an overview.", Seminar on Greenhouse Gases from Agriculture, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway, June 29, 2011. (Presentation)
• Beauchemin, K.A., McGeough, E.J., Little, S.M., Janzen, H.H., McAllister, T.A., McGinn, S.M., and Maclean, K. (2011). "The Holos Model: reflections on progress and future plans.", Norway, June 2011. (Presentation)
• Hünerberg, M., McAllister, T.A., McGinn, S.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and Okine, E.K. (2011). "Effect of dried distillers’ grains with solubles on enteric methane emissions from finishing beef cattle.", 32nd Western Nutrition Conference: Quality from Complexity, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe, Edmonton, AB, Canada, September 14-15, 2011.
• Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Feeding tannins to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot cattle fed high protein diets containing distillers grains 1. Animal performance and plasma urea nitrogen.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 94(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 111. (Abstract)
• Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Feeding tannins to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot cattle fed high protein diets containing distillers grains 1. Animal performance and plasma urea nitrogen.", ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, July 10-14, 2011. (Poster)
• Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Feeding tannins to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot cattle fed high protein diets containing distillers grains 2. Nutrient digestibility and route of nitrogen excretion.", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 94(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 111. (Abstract)
• Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2011). "Feeding tannins to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot cattle fed high protein diets containing distillers grains 2. Nutrient digestibility and route of nitrogen excretion.", ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, July 10-14, 2011. (Poster)

2010:

• Beauchemin, K.A., Janzen, H.H., Little, S.M., McAllister, T.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2010). "Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from beef production in Canada – an evaluation using Holos-R life cycle analysis.", 4th International Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA), Banff Park Lodge, Banff, AB, Canada, October 3-8, 2010. (Abstract)
• Stagno, J.A., Chaves, A.V., Beauchemin, K.A., McAllister, T.A., and McGinn, S.M. (2010). "Effects of replacing barley in feedlot diets with increasing levels of glycerol on in vitro methane production.", 4th International Greenhouse Gases and Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA), Banff Park Lodge, Banff, AB, Canada, October 3-8, 2010. (Abstract)
• Steabler, R., Pattey, E., McGinn, S.M., Jones, K., Vet, R., and Li, S.-M. (2010). "Concentration and flux measurements of NH₃: case studies.", - The 2008 Canadian atmospheric assessment of agricultural ammonia, Environment Canada, Gatineau, QC, Chapter 3, pp. 33-56.

2009:

• Beauchemin, K.A. and McGinn, S.M. (2009). "Réduire les émissions de méthane?", Le Producteur de Lait Québécois, 2009(Dec/Jan), pp. 39-40.
• Chung, Y.-H., McGinn, S.M., Walker, N., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2009). "Effects of two strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on methane emissions from Holstein dairy cattle (Abstract 372).", Journal of Animal Science, 87(E-Suppl. 2), pp. 343. (Abstract)
• Chung, Y.-H., McGinn, S.M., Walker, N., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2009). "Effects of two strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on methane emissions from Holstein dairy cattle (Abstract 372).", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 92(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 343. (Abstract)
• Holtshausen, L., Chaves, A.V., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M., McAllister, T.A., Odongo, N.E., Cheeke, P.R., and Benchaar, C. (2009). "Feeding saponin-containing Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria to decrease enteric methane production in dairy cows [J. Dairy Sci. 92, pp. 2809-2821] (Erratum).", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 92(7), pp. 3543.
• Koenig, K.M., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2009). "Ammonia emissions from beef feedlot cattle fed corn-based backgrounding and finishing diets varying in protein concentration and source (Abstract 107).", Journal of Animal Science, 87(E-Suppl. 2), pp. 146. (Abstract)
• Koenig, K.M., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2009). "Ammonia emissions from beef feedlot cattle fed corn-based backgrounding and finishing diets varying in protein concentration and source (Abstract 107).", Journal of Dairy Science (JDS), 92(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 146. (Abstract)