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Sheep Genetics Database Re-Development logo
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Sheep Genetics Database Re-Development

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will outsource expert assistance to complete three stages (New solution architecture, Data flow systems and website re-development) to bring together a single sheep database system for sheep pedigree data and genotypes.

9 Mar 2020 - 2 Apr 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Servian Pty Ltd

Development of genomic multi-breed eating quality reference dataset logo
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Development of genomic multi-breed eating quality reference dataset

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will accelerate the development and commercial application of multi-breed genomic estimated breeding values by establishing a collaborative international reference dataset that links leading global genetic resources (ICBF and USDA MARC) with Australian Beef CRC and MSA genomic and phenotypic data.

13 May 2020 - 1 May 2024

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

An evaluation of new business models for Breed Societies logo
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An evaluation of new business models for Breed Societies

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The purpose of this project is to develop a set of alternative business models that breed societies could use to address these constraints to the continued growth of BREEDPLAN. The models will demonstrate merit with respect to increasing the existing market and unregistered sectors.

7 Apr 2020 - 4 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Venture Consultants

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Community Attitudes toward gene editing

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will use qualitative methods to explore and understand current public and producer knowledge and attitudes to gene editing and its use in meat production animals. Results from the project will guide and facilitate informed industry strategies including future investment in R&D and engagement with the public.

8 Apr 2020 - 1 Oct 2021

New South Wales, Australia

University of Adelaide

Data Quality Metrics for Sheep Genetics logo
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Data Quality Metrics for Sheep Genetics

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will develop suitable methodology for estimating data quality metrics for the Sheep Genetics and BREEDPLAN software. Fast tracking a data quality tool will allow producers to make better selection and management decisions.

8 Apr 2020 - 15 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

National workshop feed intake and efficiency logo
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National workshop feed intake and efficiency

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will coordinate a national workshop to address issues around the measurement of feed intake and efficiency for sheep. National experts and industry colleagues who have coordinated research efforts into this area will help provide recommendations for future collaborative R&D.

9 Apr 2020 - 1 Oct 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Western Australian Agriculture Auth

Sheep Genetics Breeders Guide logo
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Sheep Genetics Breeders Guide

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project involves an external technical review of the Sheep Genetics breeders guide to make it more relevant and up to date for Australian sheep industries. It will ensure that the current content is up to date and in a logical format, whilst also including more information about genomics and...

20 Apr 2020 - 15 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

Delivery of FutureBeef industry engagement logo
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Delivery of FutureBeef industry engagement

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will provide a coordinated approach to the delivery of online information and industry engagement, to give the northern beef industry access to a 24/7 one-stop shop for relevant information. It will also provide a platform to identify, instigate and maintain collaborative adoption initiatives.

23 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Agriculture & Fishery

Livestock Productivity Partnership (LPP) logo
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Livestock Productivity Partnership (LPP)

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

On behalf of LPP Program Partner, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) proposes to conduct an in-depth review into RD&A investments across the Program, the impact of these investments and the effectiveness of industry collaborations.

18 Jun 2020 - 12 Apr 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Beattie Consulting Services Pty Ltd

Managing fecund flocks to improve survival logo
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Managing fecund flocks to improve survival

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project seeks to define the size of the issue and develop best practice management strategies to reduce the mortality of triplet bearing maternal ewes and their lambs, to capitalise on the profit opportunity and mitigate welfare risks.

1 Jan 2018 - 30 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University