Summary
This project posed strategic questions related to RD&E genetics and genomics investment for the beef industry. It aimed to inform beef industry genetics and genomics RDE investment into the medium term, through consideration of possible ratios of investment into strategic (longer-term), applied, and extension and implementation R&D; and by clarifying the need for resource populations (aka Beef Information Nucleus), their required size, genetic composition, and sources of co-investment. The results of this analysis were provided to beef genetics and genomics RDE stakeholders (including industry players) at an Industry Coordination Forum held in November 2011.
