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
Pork Animal technology Research project Commercially-viable strategies to reduce the acute pain of tail docking in piglets There is increasing pressure from animal welfare groups to provide pain relief for elective husbandry procedures such as tail docking … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 24 Nov 2013 - 3 Dec 2015 Research organisation Rivalea Australia
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)
Dairy Research project Dairy Up project 2e: Unlocking the potential of the cow - calf husbandry The way all calves are cared for on dairy farms can have major and long-lasting effects not only at the … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 Dec 2024 Research organisations Dairy Australia, Scibus, The University of Sydney (USYD)
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)
Poultry Traceability Research project Scoping a QA program for the Chicken Meat Industry - Scheme Support Services This project aims to reduce the audit burden for the chicken meat industry across all areas of compliance, including but … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 Research organisation Scheme Support Services Pty Ltd
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
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Funding agreement - Improving health and welfare in the buffalo live export supply chain Co-funding Investment in research in ways to improve buffalo health and welfare, and establish best practice, within the supply … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 18 Jun 2023 - 12 Oct 2026 Research organisation CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
Beef cattle Animal technology Research project DTS: Diathermic Syncope®: preparation of dossier for regulatory approval Diathermic Syncope(R), or DTS, is a new method of reversible stunning of cattle that has been developed, primarily through … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 1 Oct 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Research project Best practice manual and training package for livestock exports by air This project will develop a comprehensive best practice manual and training package that addresses animal welfare management, current air freight … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 20 Apr 2021 - 1 Jun 2022
Multiple industries Beef cattle Game Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Animal technology Data and AI Traceability Research project LIVEXCollect electronic application prototype LIVEXCollect is a data collection, management and analysis platform for the livestock export industry. As the mandatory reporting tool for … Funded by LiveCorp Project date 31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation LiveCorp
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Traceability Research project Project Cyclone: Defining insights into Australia’s global positioning of MLA’s integrity system to understand the value proposition for the supply chain (trade and consumers) across markets By understanding trust as a proxy for product and systems integrity of red meat production, this research aims to generate … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 9 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022