3727 research projects
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uSuckled: Detection of maternal behaviours associatd with suckling in beef cattle
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
The detection of suckling is a good indicator of wellbeing, as a newborn calf must be able to stand, seek out the udder and attach to the teats of his mother. This project aims to use remote monitoring devices such as GPS trackers attached to cows to find out if...
20 Jul 2021 - 14 Sep 2023
New South Wales, Australia
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Feedbase Support
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This short term project is to assist in implementing the Feedbase Program business plan, by providing a technical and pasture industry supply chain perspective. The Feedbase Program targets sustainable livestock production and nutrition, through the development of resilient plants, improved management practices, use of forages, and reduced impact from pests...
15 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
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Management options and species evaluation to increase productivity in dieback affected pastures - PHASE II
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Pasture dieback is a condition that causes the death of sown and native pastures by affecting plant health and function, reducing productivity. This project is identifying and evaluating economically viable management options to increase pasture productivity and feed livestock in regions affected by pasture dieback in Queensland. Four demonstration sites...
1 Sep 2021 - 30 May 2023
New South Wales, Australia
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The effect of lairage duration on carcase quality, yield and microbiological status
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
The purpose of lairage is to rest sheep and cattle prior to slaughter, to recover from loading and transport. This project will further develop an earlier pilot study that found that a shorter time in lairage, involving transport and slaughter on the same day, increased carcase yield and meat quality...
15 Jul 2021 - 19 Mar 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Project Proof
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Animal health and welfare is a key issue for the Australian red meat and wool industries. Project Proof is a proposed biennial/triennial national tracking study designed to benchmark on-farm animal health and welfare and measure performance trends over time. Measuring and reporting national performance can drive refinement and adoption of...
10 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2022
New South Wales, Australia
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Back to Business Program Impact Assessment
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
In response to the devastating impact of the 2019/20 bushfires on Australian red meat producers, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) launched the Back to Business Program to provide support for their journey to recovery. This project will provide an impact assessment of the Back to Business Program, to assess the...
20 Nov 2021 - 20 Mar 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
EDGEnetwork Delivery
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This project will assist in the delivery of EDGEnetwork® workshops that provide tailored, comprehensive, practical learning opportunities in business management, breeding, grazing land management and nutrition for livestock enterprises across Australia. The EDGEnetwork® is delivered as a commercial product to positively influence the profitability, sustainability and productivity of producers.
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
EDGEnetwork Delivery - Range IQ
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
EDGEnetwork® workshops provide tailored, comprehensive, practical learning opportunities in business management, breeding, grazing land management and nutrition for livestock enterprises across Australia. This project is a delivery agreement for Range IQ Pty Ltd to deliver Grazing Land Management EDGE and Grazing Fundamentals EDGE.
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
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Statistical Support for MSA Research & Development
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the eating quality consistency of beef and sheepmeat. The system is based on almost 1.2 million consumer taste tests by more than 171,000 consumers from 11 countries and takes into account all factors that affect eating...
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Mar 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
MSA Sheepmeat Grading Model and Systems Development
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
This project will provide support for the development, delivery and implementation of the ‘Mark II’ Sheepmeat Cuts based system, which is designed to optimise eating quality and enhance on-farm practices to ensure a consistently high quality product is delivered to consumers.
12 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
New South Wales, Australia