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Project Consultation, Study Design MSA logo
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Project Consultation, Study Design MSA

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The purpose of this consultancy agreement is to provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for MSA research and development, as directed by authorised MSA personnel.

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Strategic Bovine Services

Measurement of pH in high intramuscular muscle logo
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Measurement of pH in high intramuscular muscle

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Muscle pH is measured on all MSA graded carcases as an indicator of eating quality. This project will provide verification of current processes and devices used in MSA grading to ensure they are optimal for usability and accuracy. The project will consider the variability which exists in the cattle type...

2 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ)

Resource Flock Limited Cut x Cook Sensory evaluation and MSA Mark II Model Development logo
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Resource Flock Limited Cut x Cook Sensory evaluation and MSA Mark II Model Development

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to conduct consumer sensory testing in Australia of cuts from lambs and hoggets from the INF and Resource flock based at Kirby,Armidale NSW. The Resource flocks are a representation of industry sires across all breeds so will enable genetic linkages of sensory traits to productivity and profitability...

15 Sep 2020 - 30 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

Lamb MSA Mark II Limited Cut x Cook logo
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Lamb MSA Mark II Limited Cut x Cook

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to conduct consumer sensory testing of cuts from lambs from the INF and resource flocks, primarily from Katanning WA. The resource flocks are a representation of industry sires across all breeds. This research will build the reference population which is essential for genomic tools to work in...

26 Aug 2020 - 28 Oct 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

MSA and Industry Statistical Analysis logo
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MSA and Industry Statistical Analysis

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will support independent and expertise systems to statistically evaluate the MSA program, and where required, and not included in other projects, the independent statistical evaluation of MSA research outcomes as identified. This project also supports the capability building of other industry stakeholders through data analysis training workshops, operated...

29 Sep 2020 - 30 Mar 2022

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Sydney (USYD)

Update of the RMCG R&D Evaluation Model logo
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Update of the RMCG R&D Evaluation Model

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The RMCG R&D Evaluation Model originated from co-funding by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and AWI. It is a detailed model which is used to model the farm-gate benefit of improving on-farm productivity. The model is based on published industry data and an update using the 2016 ABS Census Data...

28 May 2020 - 15 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd

The Less Weeds Better Pasture Package logo
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The Less Weeds Better Pasture Package

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The Less Weeds Better Pasture package will provide practical information and actions to producers and advisors on the growth and management of common weeds in pasture. In consultation with technical field officers, experienced agronomists, and the major herbicide companies, the project will provide assessment methods and trigger points to inform...

30 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Farming Systems (SFS)

The Healthy Soils Project logo
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The Healthy Soils Project

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will provide practical information and actions to producers and advisors on the management of common soil issues impacting pasture production. In consultation with technical field officers, experienced agronomists and the major industry advisors, the project will provide awareness, actions and assessment methods and trigger points to inform a...

30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Farming Systems (SFS)

Persistent and Productive Pasture Package logo
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Persistent and Productive Pasture Package

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The Persistent and Productive pasture package will enable producers and advisors to apply management practices maintain good pastures on their farms and address pasture run down. The project will develop resources to get sown pastures to persist and perform, and engage producers and key advisors to understand when and how...

30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Farming Systems (SFS)

The More Sub Clover Package logo
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The More Sub Clover Package

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will build the capacity of producers and advisors to assess and rank limitations to sub clover growth and develop management approaches to improve sub clover content of their farms. This project will provide producers and advisors with a simple diagnostic approach to assess clover pastures, identify the leading...

30 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Farming Systems (SFS)