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Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms Novel ingredients
Research project

Demonstration of safety, palatability, and efficacy of novel, sugarcane-derived feed ingredients in ruminants

Bagasse is the pulpy fibrous material that remains after sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice. The SRA has invested in new technologies to transform it into a nutritious animal feed ingredient, and this project will trial bagasse-derived fibre as a sheep feed and model potential production and markets.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    28 Oct 2021 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Cross industry Dairy Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Wool
Research project

Insights into barriers and bridges to the producer adoption of multi-week and seasonal climate forecasts

The accurate prediction of weather is critical to the success of agricultural industries. This project will investigate farmers' use of multi-week (2-8 weeks) and seasonal climate forecasts (1-6 months) through in-depth interviews with stakeholders from the meat, dairy, grain, wine and sugar industries, to determine ways to increase the uptake of climate information to improve productivity and profitability.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2021 -
    28 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Meaningful Social Research (MSR)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Updating Shipping Route Data for the Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) Model

The current heat stress risk assessment (HSRA) model used when transporting livestock in ships relies on historical weather data for routes to port, but climatic conditions may vary. This project will deliver an updated data set of climatic conditions and variability on sailing routes to 63 ports, that will be fed into the HSRA model as it undergoes an upgrade.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    10 Sep 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Sheep & lamb
E-commerce & market platforms
Research project

Standardisation of Export Declarations Welfare Practices

To improve regulatory efficiency and consistency in Australia's livestock export trade, this project aims to develop standardised documentation for the declarations required in major markets, beginning with the South East Asian cattle markets.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    11 Aug 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    LiveCorp

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Best Practice Treatment Factsheets for Cattle

This project seeks to engage a consultant to create seven fact sheets on best practice treatment of cattle on livestock export ships, for use by stockpersons and employees on board.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    6 Aug 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    LiveCorp

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

Livestock Advisor Updates: vaccination and pain relief

The use of vaccinations and pain relief products is a topic of particular interest to producers and advisors, and as …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    5 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

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 Sheep & lamb
Research project

Feedbase Fact Sheets Editing

The Feed base Adoption Plan (FAP) projects are designed to assist producers to better understand and manage and improve pasture …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Sep 2020 -
    29 Aug 2021

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)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Productivity & Profitability Webinar Series

This project follows on from the hugely successfulL.MMS.1702: Making More from Sheep & L.ADP.190:Productivity & Profitability Webinar …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    26 Aug 2020 -
    28 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Holmes Sackett Pty Ltd

Beef cattle
Research project

MSA Research and Development, Eating Quality

This project will include Input into strategic development and experimental designs of nominated R&D plans and projects, continual …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    19 Aug 2020 -
    30 Mar 2023

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Crop protection
Research project

Development and delivery of Pasture Paramedic

The successful Implementation of Pasture Paramedic tool kit (L.FAP.1903) has been developed for perennial pastures in the Southern High …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    14 Aug 2020 -
    30 Jun 2022

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb
Research project

Profitable Grazing Systems Pay Dirt North

This project will support delivery of Grazing Matcher TM supported learning package (SLP) in eight sessions over 12-months. Grazing Matcher …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    7 Aug 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Plant science
Research project

Improved Grazing Production on Non-Wetting Soils

The South Australian Non-Wetting Soils (NWS) project will apply soil amelioration techniques tested in cropping systems, to sandy soil based …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2020 -
    15 Nov 2026

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Research project

Project Consultation, Study Design MSA

The purpose of this consultancy agreement is to provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Sep 2021

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb
Research project

PGS Delivery Pasture Principles Tasmania

Delivery of Pasture Principles supported learning project (SLP), within Profitable Grazing Systems adoption program to a group of sheep and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    15 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Pinion Advisory Trust

Multiple industries
Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Wool
Research project

ParaBoss Communication Activities

Through in-kind contribution from Animal Health Australia, will deliver electronic communications services for Para Boss in collaboration with UNE staff. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    30 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Animal Health Australia (AHA)

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

PGS Delivery Pasture Principles Flinders

Delivery of Pasture Principles supported learning project (SLP), within Profitable Grazing Systems adoption program, to a group of sheep and …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2020 -
    15 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Pinion Advisory Trust

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb
Research project

Profitable Grazing Systems Delivery Grazing matcher

Grazing Matcher TM is a SLP that has been developed and will run for eight sessions over 12-month timeframe. Grazing …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    26 Jun 2020 -
    13 May 2022

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