Resource Flock Limited Cut x Cook Sensory evaluation and MSA Mark II Model Development

This project aims to conduct consumer sensory testing in Australia of cuts from lambs and hoggets from the INF and Resource flock based at Kirby,Armidale NSW. The Resource flocks are a representation of industry sires across all breeds so will enable genetic linkages of sensory traits to productivity and profitability traits e.g. growth and eating quality. This research will build the reference population which is essential for genomic tools to work in industry. The project will build upon eating quality data for more muslces and cook methods required for MSA Sheepmeat model development.