Projects

Evaluation of shade and shelter solutions

This project will evaluate the influence of unshaded, shaded and shelter on the health, welfare, performance and carcase characteristics from feedlot cattle in Southern climatic zones. Increasing climate variability is increasing severity of heat load events and rainfall in winter.

Project date

1 Jun 2020 - 15 Jan 2023

Principal investigator

Joseph McMeniman

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