livestock Archives : Research for Agriculture

Setting up for success through a lifetime ewe management course

Sheep producers in the Western region are being encouraged to join a small group of like-minded farmers in their local area to participate in a Lifetime Ewe Management course, something that Western Local Land Services is now accredited to deliver.

Sep 29, 2021

livestock

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.

Jul 12, 2021

event, livestock, news

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.

Jul 2, 2021

dairy, livestock, research

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.

May 24, 2021

livestock, research

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.

May 21, 2021

livestock, research

News

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).

May 3, 2021

agriculture, livestock, news

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.

Sep 30, 2020

livestock, research

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.

Sep 23, 2020

livestock

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.

Sep 16, 2020

biosecurity, livestock

Legume research to boost red meat industry

New $1.5 million research project to enhance legume component of pastures, improving productivity and resilience.

Aug 25, 2020

crops, livestock, research

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.

Aug 21, 2020

livestock, research

News

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.

Aug 20, 2020

livestock, news