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Genetics/Genomics Freedom to Operate

Project start date: 27 April 2010
Project end date: 16 June 2015
Publication date: 16 June 2015
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle

Summary

These contracts cover the costs of MLAs genomic freedom to operate.  MLA conducts a genetic freedom to operate (FTO), mapping over 300 cattle and sheep traits with gene patents of interest.  Genetic patents identified under the FTO are utilised to inform research, industries commercialisation of genetic tools and identify potential collaborative partners.
For more information contact MLAs On-Farm Commercialisation Manager.