ICMJ virtual careers fair is back
The ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns won’t stand in the way of the next generation of meat industry professionals finding their dream job, with the return on August 10 2021 of the ICMJ Virtual Careers Fair.
Tag: livestock
Machine learning aids insights into cows’ sleep
Just like humans, our dairy cows need their sleep; but AgResearch scientists have had to get innovative with new technologies to better understand the quality of shut-eye the animals are getting.
WA beef industry research to map carbon footprint
Results from a ground-breaking research project aimed at significantly improving the carbon footprint of Western Australia’s beef industry will be used to help all producers and stakeholders stay ahead of consumers’ expectations.
Support for livestock feed technologies
The Australian Government will support trials of new livestock feed technologies that may increase productivity while reducing emissions from cattle and sheep.
Smartening-up meat traceability
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).
Blueprint to more productive cattle herds
Genome technology has unlocked new cattle breeding methods which could improve fertility and lead to increases in profitability, sustainability and productivity.
Path to carbon neutral red meat on menu at ICMJ webinar
The practical steps available to the red meat industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 (CN30) will be laid out at the next Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) webinar on September 30 2020.
Take action to head off flystrike risks
Sheep producers have been reminded to monitor their flocks for signs of flystrike and to take immediate action to protect the welfare of their animals and flock profitability.
Legume research to boost red meat industry
New $1.5 million research project to enhance legume component of pastures, improving productivity and resilience.
New company puts foot on the gas to reduce cows’ methane
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO announced the formation of a new company to take a methane-busting seaweed to market, with $13 million secured from five investors.
Stimulating international demand for Australian Wagyu
NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is engaging with Taiwanese and Chinese beef industry stakeholders to support the Australian Wagyu industry through challenging times.
ICMJ webinar to tackle genetic selection for meat quality
The latest genetic selection tools aimed at improving meat eating quality will be in focus in the next episode of the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association (ICMJ) webinar series to be held on August 20 2020.