Animal health and welfare
R&D is critical for both on-farm productivity and meeting community animal welfare expectations.
Research & Development
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03/V10 Managing Pastures after WildfireWhen a farm is burned out the farm manager is usually at a loss as to how to start the...
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Cost of feedlot dags to Australian beef industryDags are the build-up of mud and manure on the hides of cattle that can lead to operational and economic...National
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Goat Industry ARLP Scholarship 2017/2018This scholarship funded two goat industry representatives to participate in Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF), Australian Rural Leadership Program running...National
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Supporting the EDGENetwork in effective deliveryThe EDGEnetwork (EDGE) offers practical learning opportunities to help beef cattle and sheep producers (primarily in northern Australia) gain knowledge...National
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China market evaluation and validationWith the rapid development of the Chinese economy, beef consumption in China has increased substantially. Simultaneously, the volume of domestic...National
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Development of a NUCTECH prototype DEXA scanner for determination of lamb carcase compositionThis pilot study evaluated the ability of a prototype NUCTECH DEXA system to differentiate fat, lean muscle and bone tissue...National
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L.CON.1902 - Regional Chair Biography VideosThis project will develop 13 short biography videos targeted at MLA members introducing their regional committee chairs. The videos will enhance...
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Quantify Baseline value of Australian Collagen market relative to new and emerging global opportunities to increase collagen valueBlood represents a sizable and underutilized co-product of red meat processing. There are, for example, 18 litres of blood per...National
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Meta‐analysis of effects of zilpaterol and ractopamine in feedlot cattleThis study is a meta-analysis of the effects of the beta-agonists (β-AA) zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) or Zilmax and ractopamine hydrochloride...National
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Design and deliver novel meat extract conceptsDid you know that developing natural meat flavour products from low value red meat cuts and offal can increase the value of the carcase?National
MLA invests in both on-farm and off-farm research and development projects with a wide range of project partners, including producer groups, peak industry councils, the CSIRO, leading Australian universities and international research centres.
The R&D program is largely funded by producer levies, with matched funding from the Federal Government. Levies are also collected by the processing, lotfeeding and live export sectors, for investment in projects that support the red meat supply chain beyond the farm gate. Non-levy R&D funding is provided by industry partners through the MLA Donor Company.
In 2018–19 MLA invested $170.3 million in a range of research, development and adoption programs. This included $94.2 million invested through MLA Donor Company (MDC).
Program Areas
Grazing land management
New plant breeding technologies are being used to boost on-farm productivity.
Genetics and genomics
Genetics R&D is producing significant economic benefits for seedstock and meat producers.
Feedlot management
Investment has produced a suite of tools to help producers meet market specifications.
Environmental sustainability
R&D is aimed at increasing on-farm productivity and long-term sustainability.
Livestock production
Animal production R&D aims to increase on-farm productivity and profitability.
Food safety & traceability
R&D supports market access by enhancing product integrity and traceability.
Product innovation
Create innovative red meat products that satisfy consumer demand in domestic and international markets.
Biosecurity
Aims to improve the health and welfare of livestock and the productivity and integrity of the Australian red meat industry.
Digital agriculture
MLA invests in digital agriculture R&D, focusing on whole-farm digital infrastructure technologies.
