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Indigenous pastoral employment review - identifying effective methods an d opportunities to increase indigenous employment in the northern pastoral industry

Project start date: 31 August 2006
Project end date: 31 August 2007
Publication date: 01 February 2009
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

This three year project (BFGEN.100), conducted by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), has contributed significantly to the increased rate of genetic improvement for profitability of Australian beef cattle primarily through the development and enhancement of the BREEDPLAN and BreedObject systems. The latest estimate of beef industry rate of genetic progress for commercial profitability has continued to increase and is likely to double in the next few years. Australian beef producers have access to the state-of-the-art genetic evaluation technologies, and the project has ensured these technologies and associated knowledge were delivered and implemented in breeding programs throughout Australia.

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Project manager: Rodd Dyer
Primary researcher: Ninti One Limited CRC-REP