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Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation E-commerce & market platforms Traceability
Research project

On-line measurement of intramuscular fat in hot lamb carcases

An imaging needle using an established medical technology has established a positive proof-of-concept to measure Intra Muscular Fat (IMF) percentage in an un-cut lamb carcase. Intramuscular fat contributes positively to the juiciness and flavour of lamb and is a useful indicator of eating quality. This project will assist in refining the pre-commercial prototype probe under development, validate the precision and accuracy of IMF measurement and release a prototype device to an early-adopter industry partner.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    9 Feb 2022 -
    1 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Building faster and improved genetic evaluation tools and systems

This project will further amplify the cumulative and permanent genetic gains in the Australian red meat industry, investing in genetic evaluation of new traits such as methane output and novel measures of animal welfare and resilience, along with more specific measures of consumer acceptance and nutritional value traits.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Nov 2021 -
    1 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Beef cattle
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Coordination of Beef Reference Populations

This project will coordinate and provide direction for a number of R&D projects collecting reference data for beef cattle. Deliverables include project design, genotyping strategies, in-project data analysis/reporting, communications/stakeholder reporting, and data flows/annotation to a central database and to BREEDPLAN.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jul 2021 -
    16 Jul 2025

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Automation Food processing technology Traceability
Research project

MSA Sheepmeat Grading Model and Systems Development

This project will provide support for the development, delivery and implementation of the 'Mark II' Sheepmeat Cuts based system, which is designed to optimise eating quality and enhance on-farm practices to ensure a consistently high quality product is delivered to consumers.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    12 Jun 2021 -
    31 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    Management for Technology Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Animal technology
Research project

A single-shot fertility vaccine in female cattle

The project will develop a single-shot and long-acting immuno-contraceptive vaccine specifically for cattle.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2021 -
    12 Feb 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Investigating Flock Rebuild Strategies

While the future of Australia’s sheepmeat industry is bright, there remains a significant missed opportunity at both the enterprise …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Apr 2021 -
    15 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Bred Well Fed Well Beef and Sheep Coordination

Bred Well Fed Well coordination, review and delivery 2020-2025. This project aims to build on the success of previous BWFW …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Oct 2020 -
    20 Dec 2025

  • Research organisation

    Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

MSA and Industry Statistical Analysis

This project will support independent and expertise systems to statistically evaluate the MSA program, and where required, and not included …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    29 Sep 2020 -
    30 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

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

Advanced livestock data insights for improved producer use

There are a number of industry facilitated databases that collect data on livestock, carcases and animal health. Many of these …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    5 Sep 2020 -
    12 Aug 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Beef cattle
Food processing technology
Research project

Measurement of pH in high intramuscular muscle

Muscle pH is measured on all MSA graded carcases as an indicator of eating quality. This project will provide verification …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    2 Sep 2020 -
    28 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Cross industry
Research project

Spatio-temporal prediction of pasture dieback using UAVs and remote sensing

This project will integrate remotely sensed imagery from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and satellite based platforms to identify spectral signatures …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2020 -
    30 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Cross industry
Plant science
Research project

Dieback: Rapid diagnosis of pasture dieback using SIFT-MS

Rapid and accurate identification of pasture dieback is essential to correctly identifying outbreaks and the application of suitable management interventions …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Aug 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Modernisation of national saleyard integrity and assurance

A modernised, national approach to saleyard integrity assurance is required which aligns with contemporary regulatory, industry and customer expectations in …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    2 Aug 2020 -
    10 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    Schuster Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Research project

Methane emissions of Australian feedlot

This project will evaluate the opportunity to suppress methane in feedlot cattle through inclusion of 3-Nitrooxypronal (Bovaer, DSM, Holland) in …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Aug 2020 -
    1 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Beef cattle
Research project

Calf 48 hour – better detection of calving

This project aims to deliver the development and evaluation of the Calf Alert System, to create a process that enables …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2020 -
    30 Nov 2023

  • Research organisation

    Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)

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

Assessing real time tracking technologies

This project will conduct a global scan of end-to-end tracking technologies (existing and under development) to provide whole of life …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2020 -
    15 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Central Queensland University Australia (CQU)

Beef cattle
Research project

Effect of monensin on antimicrobial resistance of feedlot manure

This project will conduct a literature review on the effect of ionophores and bambermycins on antimicrobial resistance of the microbiome, …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    15 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Beef cattle
Research project

Evaluation of shade and shelter solutions

This project will evaluate the influence of unshaded, shaded and shelter on the health, welfare, performance and carcase characteristics from …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    15 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

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