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Beef cattle
Research project

Adjacent paddock feeding discussion paper

The increasing use of areas adjacent to feedlots for backgrounding and pre-feeding preparation of feeder cattle has the potential to …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    7 Feb 2020 -
    15 Aug 2021

Poultry
Research project

Undertake a comparative analysis of state legislation.

The goal of this project is to undertake a full, comprehensive, comparative analysis of the National Standards and Guidelines, and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2019 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    Rosetta Management Consulting Pty Ltd

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

Data Pipeline & LIVEXCollect Technology

This project aims to expedite and refine the smartphone app (LIVEXCollect) and training materials that have been developed as part …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    15 Nov 2018 -
    1 Nov 2019

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)

Cross industry
Research project

Validation of pulse oximeters in sheep

Barber’s Pole Worm (BPW) is a blood feeding intestinal worm of sheep that can cause significant productivity losses and …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    4 Mar 2019 -
    30 Jun 2020

Sheep & lamb
Research project

PGS Feeder Optimising irrigated clover

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is one of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)’s adoption programs, which will drive measurable, improved …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    17 Jan 2020 -
    30 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    Macquarie Franklin Pty Ltd

Wool
Multiple technology areas
Automation Robotics
Research project

Development of a Smart Shearing Handpiece

Shearing handpieces have remained relatively unchanged since mechanisation. This investment will examine the opportunity to design smarter handpieces that incorporate …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    18 Nov 2019 -
    30 Jun 2020

Pork
Animal technology
Research project

Identification of genetic factors affecting tail biting in pigs

Tail biting is a behaviour in pigs that leads to considerable pain, injury and in severe cases mortality in victims …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    1 Apr 2017 -
    1 Jul 2018

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Multiple industries
Game Other rural industries Poultry
Research project

Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program

To help the ratite (emu and ostrich) industry to reduce and manage biosecurity risks, there is a need for a …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    17 Feb 2023 -
    28 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    Animal Health Australia (AHA)

Animal technology
Research project

National Animal Biosecurity RD&E Strategy Implementation Project

Good biosecurity practices are essential to support the sustainability of Australia’s livestock industries. The aim of the National …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jan 2015 -
    10 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    Animal Health Australia (AHA)

Dairy
Input management
Research project

DairyHIGH 2

Efficient and effective nutrient management decisions are critical to profitable and sustainable milk production on Australian dairy farms. DairyHIGH 2 (high …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    20 Jun 2025

  • Research organisations

    Dairy Australia, University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Aquaculture
Input management
Research project

Minor use permit for oxytetracycline in non-salmonid finfish

Veterinary chemicals are important tools in primary production systems. When used correctly, they play a valuable role in ensuring animal …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    29 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

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)

Pork
Indoor agriculture
Research project

Reduced nightly heating for indoor weaner sheds

Heating weaner sheds in winter represents a significant energy cost in the pig industry. Reducing the heating cost in weaner …
  • Funded by

    Australian Pork (APL)

  • Project date

    8 Mar 2021 -
    30 Jul 2021

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