Impact of beta agonists on Australian Cattle Industry
| Project start date: | 18 October 2013 |
| Project end date: | 30 June 2014 |
| Publication date: | 30 June 2014 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle |
Summary
Impact of beta agonists on Australian Cattle Industry
Beta agonists are growth promoting productivity tools, which have been widely used in the United States cattle and livestock industry since 2006. They act differently from regular Horome Growth Promotants (HGPs) as they work by changing the metabolism of the animal, mimicking the effects of naturally occurring hormones at the cellular level, without affecting the hormone structure of the animal.
Recently, there has been much discussion about the introduction and use of beta agonists in the Australian livestock industry.
MLA contracted the Centre for International Economics (CIE) to undertake economic modelling on the impacts of the potential use of beta agonists in Australia, including issues related to market access, both domestic and international, as well as potential productivity gains.
A confidential report was provided to the Cattle Council of Australia, but not publically released.
