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Benefit and cost of performance recording logo
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Benefit and cost of performance recording

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project surveyed producers to estimate the potential profitability in beef and sheep studs in Australia, by assessing if there was a difference between those who use the industry genetic evaluation systems, BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics, and those who don't. Data was collected on size of flock or herd, average...

31 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit

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Northern commercial producer case studies

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project investigated and compiled four case studies of commercial producers, to demonstrate the benefits and improvements of reproductive performance in northern beef cattle production.

5 Feb 2018 - 19 Apr 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Anvil Media

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Development of a National Beef Genotyping

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will develop an industry research strategy for genotyping cattle across the nation. The strategy will be produced in view of the best animals to genomic test to ensure that there is reliability in the genetics tools available, as well as maintain and build the necessary reference populations for...

15 Apr 2018 - 15 Jun 2018

New South Wales, Australia

University of New England (UNE)

BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics short video logo
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BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics short video

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project developed a short video series targeted at commercial producers who are new to BREEDPLAN and Sheep Genetics. These short videos allow producers to have access to introductory information regarding breeding values and indexes, as well as how to conduct database searches and display animals, when attending a workshop...

1 Aug 2018 - 15 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Sound Images Pty Ltd

Proof of Profit from EBV based selection logo
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Proof of Profit from EBV based selection

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project will utilise existing business performance data from the Australian Beef Report to develop a tool to generate a response to genetic selection and estimate herd productivity gain. The tool will be used in extension activities to reinforce the importance of genetic selection as a tool to increase key...

1 Nov 2018 - 1 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Bush Agribusiness Pty Limited

Economic modelling of ewe lamb mating model logo
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Economic modelling of ewe lamb mating model

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The National Sheep Reproduction RD&E strategy prioritised improving the reproductive performance from yearling ewes. This project will refine farm-systems economic modelling, produce anew decision support model and consolidate current knowledge to update management guidelines for adoption programs, such Profitable Grazing Systems and Bred Well Fed Well.

1 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

Sheep Feedlotting and Containment Management logo
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Sheep Feedlotting and Containment Management

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Sheep Producers Australia commissioned this project to update previously published documents regarding sheep feed lotting and containment in Australia. This project focused on updating the relevant information on best practice management, performance targets, new R&D and primary information sources for sheep producers. Central to...

15 Jul 2019 - 29 Feb 2020

New South Wales, Australia

AgriPartner Consulting

Sheep Reproduction RD&E Impact Assessment logo
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Sheep Reproduction RD&E Impact Assessment

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The primary objective of this project is to review and assess completed and ongoing industry projects and initiatives against the objectives of the Sheep Reproduction RD&E Investment Plan 2012-2017 (SRRIP) and other industry strategies. It will also assess, define and make recommendations for future industry collaborations and research and/or adoption...

24 Sep 2019 - 30 Oct 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Beattie Consulting Services Pty Ltd

A review of Maternal Dystocia Nutrition logo
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A review of Maternal Dystocia Nutrition

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

This project aims to review literature to assess and interpret the physiological, behavioural, hormonal and biochemical changes associated with maternal dystocia in sheep. It will also estimate the economic impact of dystocia and identify risk factors and opportunities to mitigate dystocia in sheep to inform future R&D priorities.

26 Feb 2020 - 1 Nov 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Murdoch University

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Its’s Ewe Time 2019

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The purpose of Its Ewe Time forums is to motivate and challenge sheep producers to attain highly productive, profitable and sustainable systems by presenting the business value of R&D messages, reaffirm key drivers of productivity gain and creating overt pathways to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) adoption programs. This project...

30 May 2019 - 30 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

GI & AL Collins