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Future Orchard Planting Systems logo
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Future Orchard Planting Systems

Bioeconomy Science Institute

The Future Orchard Planting System (FOPS) is a scientifically proven fruit tree growing system with potential to double yields of certain fruit varieties by growing trees in a planar structure and maximising light utilisation. This project will demonstrate the system’s viability on-orchard and support orchardists to transition to this new...

18 Nov 2021 - 18 Nov 2026

New Zealand

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Bushfire implications for livestock wellbeing

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The purpose of this project is to investigate the impacts of bushfires on the health and welfare of livestock in Australia and to suggest mitigation strategies to reduce impacts in future years. The project is a collaboration between Ausvet, University of Sydney (USYD) and The University of Melbourne (UoM)

1 May 2020 - 8 Nov 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Agscent Cow Breath Sampling: pregnancy device logo
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Agscent Cow Breath Sampling: pregnancy device

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to further develop, refine and commercialise a non-invasive point of need (field) device capable of early detection of pregnancy in cattle as an alternative to palpation and ultrasound. Further, the technology will be further developed for use in the detection of Bovine Respiratory Disease.

24 Jun 2019 - 15 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Agscent Pty Ltd

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Beef CRC Genomics Database

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The aim of this project was to establish a ‘Beef CRC genomics database’ and provide a link between the data and cattle performance traits to improve beef production in Australia. As a result of this project, there is more streamlined access to Beef CRC research data, which ensures the genetic...

3 Sep 2018 - 1 Sep 2019

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

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Biological-based or biological models for methane capture

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project involves a literature review of biological organisms that utilize methane in grazing systems and could act as a methane sink. It is intended to spur further design iteration around potential solutions using these models, which is not covered by this contract.

15 Apr 2019 - 26 Jan 2020

New South Wales, Australia

The Biomimicry Institute

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Market Impacts and Influences of Biofuel

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The objectives of this project were to determine the market impact and influences of biofuel mandates on the feedlot sector and the broader Australian community.

1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018

New South Wales, Australia

ACIL Allen Consulting Pty Ltd

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Graded levels of woodchip during wet feedlot conditions

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project researched the effects of woodchip bedding on feedlot cattle performance, animal health and welfare, dag score, pre-slaughter washing time, labour and carcase characteristics.

1 Apr 2018 - 30 May 2019

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

Maximum profit endpoints of Australian feedlot cattle Phase 1 logo
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Maximum profit endpoints of Australian feedlot cattle Phase 1

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project is the first phase of a multi-stage project to develop a model to predict maximum profit endpoints of Australian feedlot cattle to aid in cattle sorting decisions. Observation by the project team of serial slaughter, dissection and analysis of the chemical body composition is required prior to subsequent...

15 Jun 2018 - 1 Feb 2019

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney (USYD)

APVMA assessment dag removal enzymes logo
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APVMA assessment dag removal enzymes

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project determined the APVMA registration requirements for a topically applied, enzyme-based dag solution for feedlot cattle and provided recommendations on the testing and documentation required to support the registration application.

1 Dec 2018 - 15 Mar 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Redcap Solutions Pty Ltd

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Feasibility of induction automation R&D

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project with establish the feasibility of a feedlot Integrated Automation Development Facility (IADF), which can be used to evaluate the cost benefit of potential induction automation investments.

1 Jun 2018 - 3 Mar 2019

New South Wales, Australia

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)