Projects

Development of genomic multi-breed eating quality reference dataset

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.

Project date

13 May 2020 - 1 May 2024

Principal investigator

Caris Elizabeth Jones

Research organisation

University of New England (UNE)

Project funded by

Organisation

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Research funding body

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry.

We do this by:

Delivering research and development that contributes to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness
Growing demand for red meat in Australia and overseas

MLA is a public company limited by guarantee....

New South Wales, Australia

Organisation

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Research funding body

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry.

We do this by:

Delivering research and development that contributes to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness
Growing demand for red meat in Australia and overseas

MLA is a public company limited by guarantee....

New South Wales, Australia

Focus areas

Genetics

Industries

Beef cattle

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