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.
Tag: livestock
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.
BeefLinks partnership to boost red meat industry
BeefLinks aims to enhance the red meat value chain and provide better knowledge to support producers, processors and consumers.
Research seeks to understand shared values of vegans and livestock producers
“We have seen increased scrutiny of animal welfare, radical protests by activists on farms and abattoirs, and veganism gaining social licence and influence globally.”
Flock value grows from weaning well
Sheep producers can optimise lamb and ewe production by weaning lambs no later than 14 weeks after the start of lambing to make the most of pastures before they start to deteriorate in nutritional value.
New study into the effects of bushfires on cattle and sheep health and welfare
In order to help farmers with the impacts of bushfires, guidelines for mitigating the effects of future fires on livestock and livestock businesses and protecting animals from suffering and pain are the focus of a new study.
Bores’ lasting effect on landscape
Artificial watering points in rangelands are posing an increasing threat to surrounding biodiversity long after the removal of livestock, according to University of Queensland research.