Projects

Female Reproduction Phenobank and Validation

This project will use stored DNA samples to genotype animals with existing phenotypic records, to help reduce the time to validate genetic estimated breeding values (gEBVs).Accurate gEBVs can transform the rate of genetic gain and the pathways to adoption of improved genetics in Australia.

Project date

30 May 2018 - 20 Oct 2021

Principal investigator

Caris Elizabeth Jones

Research organisation

The University of Queensland (UQ)

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