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Beef cattle
Animal technology
Research project

Biomarkers for reducing non-compliance in beef carcases

This project aims to identify and generate a library of biomarkers, present in saliva samples, which may be linked to …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    13 Nov 2020 -
    20 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Beef cattle
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Machinery & hardware
Research project

Rapiscan RRT-110 system upgrade accuracy validation

Rapiscan have successfully manufactured customised imaging components and software to adapt the RTT-110 airline inspection CT for carcase assessment, with …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Oct 2020 -
    30 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Beef cattle
Animal technology
Research project

Animal welfare benefits of feedlot shade – a short review

MLA and the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) have identified a need for an increase in industry knowledge and understanding …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2020 -
    30 May 2021

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Study of protein source and selected amino acids for gut integrity of chickens

Recent research has looked at how low protein poultry diets aim to improve production and welfare. This investment investigates how …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Sep 2020 -
    10 Aug 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Data and AI
Research project

Validating HSRA data for shipping routes crossing the equator

The heat stress risk assessment (HSRA) model currently used by the livestock export industry ahead of each voyage from Australia …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    21 Sep 2020 -
    1 Nov 2022

Animal technology
Research project

Evaluation of equine endometrium using Confocal Laser endomicroscopy

This project seeks to develop a novel state-of-the-art diagnostic technique to evaluate the health of uterine tissue in broodmares. Confocal …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jul 2020 -
    1 Jan 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Animal technology
Research project

Sheep Sustainability Framework

The role of the SSF is to monitor, measure and report industry performance against agreed sustainability priorities, where sustainability is …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Animal technology
Research project

Diagnostic imaging to reduce Thoroughbred racing fatality

This study aims to investigate the imaging appearance of subclinical and/or clinical disease in the fetlocks of southeast Queensland …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2020 -
    1 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Animal technology
Research project

Bacteriophage and R. equi pneumonia risk.

Rhodococcus equi pneumonia (aka 'Rattles') is caused by foals inhaling virulent strains of the bacterium R. equi from soil. Bacteriophages (…
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2020 -
    30 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Animal technology
Research project

Effective stunning and slaughter for poultry training workshops

Animal welfare is a high priority for the Australian poultry industry and maintaining skills and knowledge in this area with …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2020 -
    15 Jan 2021

  • Research organisation

    National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Limited (MINTRAC)

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

The Thoroughbred Welfare Initiative

The Thoroughbred Welfare Aftercare Working Group (TAWWG) are experts who can review the current welfare landscape in the Australian thoroughbred …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    7 Jun 2020 -
    15 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

Honey bees
Animal technology
Research project

Scoping a Communication Strategy for Raising Awareness of Honey Bees

This project seeks to create a communications plan that assist industry in raising awareness of the importance of bees for; …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2020 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    Australian Honey Bee Industry Council

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Collection of animal welfare indicators on live export vessels

This project brought together a skills-based working group to refine a list of animal welfare indicators and develop a framework …
  • Funded by

    LiveCorp

  • Project date

    15 May 2020 -
    30 Dec 2020

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

Rapid point of care diagnosis of equine Hendra Virus using LAMP technology

Hendra virus (HeV) is a highly lethal zoonotic paramyxovirus that is a occupational hazard in the equine industries. This investment …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    15 May 2020 -
    15 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Other rural industries
Animal technology
Research project

The pathology and epidemiology of equine pregnancy loss

This investment will develop a system to investigate and record the pathology of mid to late term pregnancy losses in …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    28 Feb 2020 -
    29 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Animal technology
Research project

Optimisation of mycopesticides for control of lesser mealworm in broiler sheds

Lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus, is a ubiquitous insect pest of Australian meat-chicken sheds. It transmits a variety of avian pathogens …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jan 2020 -
    9 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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