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351 results for Animal welfare

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Organisation

Australian Livestock Exporters' Council (ALEC)

The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) is a member-based, peak industry body representing Australia’s livestock export sector. ALEC is …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Industry body

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Other rural industries
Organisation

LiveCorp

The Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp) is the service provider and rural research and development corporation for Australia’s livestock …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Game Sheep & lamb
Organisation

ProTag

ProTag is the world’s most advanced direct to satellite animal monitoring technology unlocking open collaboration from industry experts so farmers can optimise their farm management.
  • Location

    Waikato Region

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

Beef cattle
Research project

Graded levels of woodchip during wet feedlot conditions

This project researched the effects of woodchip bedding on feedlot cattle performance, animal health and welfare, dag score, pre-slaughter washing …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2018 -
    30 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Aquaculture
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Automation Fisheries technology Processing & packaging
Research project

Preliminary evaluation of electro stunning technology for farmed Barramundi

The use of humane harvest methods for fish and livestock is increasingly important to consumers and producers. The Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA) identified electro-stunning as a technology of interest to optimise the welfare of the fish while maintaining product quality. This project reviewed all available information and made recommendations to help shape the direction of future R&D into electro-stunning and its suitability for the barramundi industry.
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    11 Nov 2021 -
    28 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Beef cattle
Research project

Evaluation of the benefits of shade for cattle feedlots

This project will evaluate the economic and animal welfare benefits of shade for feedlot cattle in a West Australian feedlot. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    1 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Beef cattle
Research project

Central Australian Self Herding (CASH)

The purpose of this Producer Demonstration Site is to demonstrate the range of benefits that Self Herding can bring to …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2020 -
    30 Jun 2028

Beef cattle
Research project

Risk factors, treatment and prevention options for pink eye disease in cattle

Pinkeye can cause permanent blindness, impacting reproduction rates, workplace health and safety, and animal welfare. This project will estimate the …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2018 -
    30 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Pork
Animal technology
Research project

Measurement of heat stress response in pigs using an in-vitro model

The objective of this project was to develop a simple in-vitro test which could be used to obtain a phenotype …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    1 Jan 2017 -
    31 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Cross industry
Research project

Validation & optimisation of the AWI Smart tag

This project proposes to validate the setting configurations for the AWI SMART Tag to predict sheep behaviour and location through …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2018 -
    31 Aug 2019

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Eggs
Research project

Best Practice Lighting Management for Australian Layers

A review of lighting systems in hen housing facilities, to understand factors that can help boost flock productivity through optimising …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    -
    1 Sep 2018

  • Research organisation

    Livestock Welfare

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Research project

Comparison of Australian and international airfreight welfare requirements

This project will identify opportunities to harmonise the requirements of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    1 Feb 2022 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Harris Park Group Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Research project

Target Review of NFAS

This project constitutes the first periodic review of the National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS). The aim of the review is …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    18 Dec 2019 -
    30 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Animal technology
Research project

Sheep Sustainability Framework - 2022

A key objective of this Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) project is Project Proof, a 2022 survey of 2000 sheep producers that …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Kynetec

Wool
Research project

Development of footrot vaccine best practice

This project, to investigate a new multivalent vaccine formulation, provided valuable insights into best management practice of footrot, helping woolgrowers …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    2 Jul 2018 -
    28 Feb 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb
Data and AI
Research project

Data stocktake, analysis and implementation roadmap

Significant amounts of animal welfare and productivity data are collected through the livestock export supply chain, but is often managed …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2021 -
    1 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    KPMG Australia

Story

MLA seeks global solution providers to enhance Australia’s red meat supply chain

Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking expressions of interest from global collaborators with solutions to objectively measure value characteristics – from productivity, welfare and eating quality to marbling potential – in live animals. With the potential to transform decision-making for producers, feedlotters, and processors, it’s a research priority that’s turning a lot of heads.       

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Wednesday, 30 November 2022

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