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Calf 48 hour – better detection of calving logo
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Calf 48 hour – better detection of calving

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to deliver the development and evaluation of the Calf Alert System, to create a process that enables detection of birthing events and diagnosis of causes of calf loss in extensive grazing systems. The system will also provide cow behavioural data (e.g. use of shade, water and other...

22 Jun 2020 - 30 Nov 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Central Queensland University (CQU)

Goatmeat quality – pathway to the future logo
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Goatmeat quality – pathway to the future

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will map out and test pathways to address the issue of inconsistent goatmeat eating quality and product differentiation. Australian goat standards will be developed for implementation at the producer and processing level, based on the current Meat Standards Australia (MSA) sheep meat pathways system.

1 Mar 2019 - 1 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

Quantifying neonatal mortality and reproductive performance in southern beef herds logo
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Quantifying neonatal mortality and reproductive performance in southern beef herds

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will conduct an extensive survey (aiming for 60% southern beef producers) to quantify the extent, cause and effect of neonatal calf losses in southern Australia, which is estimated to cost the Australian beef industry$96.2 million each yeah.

30 Aug 2019 - 30 Mar 2021

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Melbourne

National Goat Roadshow, improving profitabilty logo
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National Goat Roadshow, improving profitabilty

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will execute a series of events in major goat production areas, targeting existing and potential commercial goat producers, to improve the profitability and productivity of businesses in the sector.

23 Apr 2018 - 20 Dec 2021

New South Wales, Australia

AgCommunicators Pty Ltd

Goat PGS SLPs logo
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Goat PGS SLPs

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Through this project two Supported Learning Program (SLP) curriculums will be developed on behalf of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) for the Profitable Grazing Systems(PGS) program. The SLP will be designed for delivery to goat producers to enable their business and skills development. The SLP will bring together a number...

24 Jun 2019 - 1 Nov 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Gibraltar Capital

Quarterly Goats on the Move E-Newsletter logo
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Quarterly Goats on the Move E-Newsletter

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The quarterly Goats on the Move E-Newsletter is a central communications platform to drive adoption of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) products and best practice strategies for the goat industry.

20 Jun 2020 - 1 Sep 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Cox Inall Communications

FECPAC Validation for Use in Goats logo
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FECPAC Validation for Use in Goats

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will address validation of diagnostic methods for worm burdens in goats based on FECPAC, an internet connected, image based diagnostic platform used to conduct faecal egg counts tests on animals. This technology will allow goat producers to make informed decisions on worm control.

15 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Dawbuts Pty Ltd

Rangeland goat PGS SLP – increasing profitability logo
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Rangeland goat PGS SLP – increasing profitability

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has developed a Supported Learning Program (SLP) for Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS)specifically targeted to rangeland goat producers to improve business and skills development. This project supports the development and delivery of material for the SLP.

1 Oct 2018 - 20 Jul 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Gibraltar Capital

Sustainable internal parasite control in goats logo
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Sustainable internal parasite control in goats

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

There are few effective anthelmintic products registered for use in goats and some producers may be incorrectly using products off label. This project will generate data for vets to provide better advice to producers and give them confidence that they are supplying products without violative residues that could risk goatmeat...

1 Jan 2019 - 1 Mar 2022

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

Increased pasture intake and reduced supplement requirements of cattle logo
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Increased pasture intake and reduced supplement requirements of cattle

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The overall aim of this project is to utilise novel, noninstructional approaches to increase feed intake for cattle that graze nutrient deficient pastures, to reduce supplement requirements.

2 Jan 2019 - 30 Mar 2023

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)