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LEP RD&E Blueprint Development 2020-25 logo
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LEP RD&E Blueprint Development 2020-25

LiveCorp

This project developed the Livestock Export Program (LEP) RD&E Blueprint 2020-2025 by engaging with farmers and livestock exporters to develop priorities for the medium to long term. The LEP RD&E Blueprint will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Livestock Export Research and Development Advisory Committee (LERDAC) to ensure...

30 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Noetic Solutions Pty Limited

Identifying opportunities for continued improvements to the on-board live export feed ration logo
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Identifying opportunities for continued improvements to the on-board live export feed ration

LiveCorp

Providing the correct quality and quantity of fodder and feed to livestock during export voyages is a significant and fundamental part of ensuring the welfare of the animals. This project aimed to analyse previous research, existing livestock export and stockfeed standards, scientific literature and observational and anecdotal evidence from within...

12 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Global Livestock Solutions

UNE Project Partnership in bedding, ammonia and stocking densities logo
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UNE Project Partnership in bedding, ammonia and stocking densities

LiveCorp

For livestock being exported by sea, the number of animals in a pen, the condition of their bedding, and the amount of ammonia in the air can all have an impact on welfare. These issues are in many ways interdependent, and a long-term project partnership has been established between the...

15 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Value analysis of the Australian live sheep export trade logo
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Value analysis of the Australian live sheep export trade

LiveCorp

This report identified and outlined the economic benefit that flows from the live sheep export trade to businesses and individuals along the supply chain in Australia.

16 Oct 2019 - 15 Aug 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Mercardo

Automated Sheep Counting for the Live Export Industry logo
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Automated Sheep Counting for the Live Export Industry

LiveCorp

This project has taken artificial intelligence technology already used regularly on roads to count vehicles, to develop a system of counting sheep.

30 Jul 2018 - 1 Mar 2020

New South Wales, Australia

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Data Pipeline & LIVEXCollect Technology logo
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Data Pipeline & LIVEXCollect Technology

LiveCorp

This project aims to expedite and refine the smartphone app (LIVEXCollect) and training materials that have been developed as part of the animal welfare indicators pilot project. The app will be enhanced and extended across the livestock export industry as a standardised data collection tool. Accurate and current data is...

14 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Business Strategic Management Group

Shipboard provision of animal health equipment logo
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Shipboard provision of animal health equipment

LiveCorp

This project aimed to determine the most common shipboard illnesses and diseases for cattle and sheep, and identify current best practice medicines and treatments. This was used to identify any gaps in the minimum veterinary supplies required for livestock export voyages. Training materials for stock handlers and veterinarians regarding best...

15 Nov 2019 - 30 Mar 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Andrew Way Veterinary and Consulting

Live Export Industry Annual Transport Mortality Report logo
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Live Export Industry Annual Transport Mortality Report

LiveCorp

This project developed the 2019 national livestock export industry annual transport performance report, which summarises the performance of the livestock export industry in terms of mortality levels of sheep, cattle and goats exported by sea and air from Australia.

17 Apr 2020 - 1 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Collection of animal welfare indicators on live export vessels logo
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Collection of animal welfare indicators on live export vessels

LiveCorp

This project brought together a skills-based working group to refine a list of animal welfare indicators and develop a framework for data collection, including ways to meet regulatory requirements. Building a database of animal welfare measures on livestock export ships will provide the industry with information to benchmark and continually...

15 May 2020 - 30 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Oliver & Doam Pty Limited

Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for Sheep Blowfly Control logo
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Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for Sheep Blowfly Control

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will review the concept of using Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control sheep blowfly in Australia, including a literature review, benefit-cost analysis, research plan and plans for a production and release program.

1 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Macquarie University