B.CMM.0066 - Polled Gene Test
Beef CRC and MLA developed a beef polled/horned test.
Project start date: | 11 August 2009 |
Project end date: | 09 August 2023 |
Publication date: | 08 May 2024 |
Project status: | Completed |
Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle |
Summary
Beef CRC and MLA developed a beef polled/horned test. This ‘Polled Gene test’ project covered costs of a review of prior art implications.
Objectives
Improved animal welfare, economic benefits to producers and positive community perception.
Key findings
IP review to support adoption.
Benefits to industry
- Improving animal welfare – there’s no need to dehorn and there are fewer issues with animals fighting and wound management.
- Meeting social concerns around dehorning and workplace health and safety.
- Creating more value by reducing meat bruising, hide damage and labour requirements associated with animal husbandry practices.
- Increasing production – studies show that after an animal has been dehorned, it will often lose or struggle to gain weight.
More information
Project manager: | Amanda McAlpine |
Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
Primary researcher: | Freehills Patent Attorneys Freehills Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys |