L.EQT.2109 - MSA sheepmeat research, development, technical and analytical support
The industry has been advocating for a model based on eating quality to be released and implemented for sheepmeat which requires experts to help MSA with R&D project design as well as statistical support to develop the MSA Sheepmeat model.
| Project start date: | 26 October 2020 |
| Project end date: | 24 April 2023 |
| Publication date: | 24 January 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The consultant assisted with the development and implementation of selected lamb and sheepmeat eating quality research projects.
Objectives
- preparation of agenda items and reports and participation in the MSA Sheepmeat Pathways Committee, Supply Chain Group and Sheepmeat Taskforce meetings
- assistance with the development and implementation of MSA Mark II sheepmeat model including strategic meetings with MLA, processors and retailers
- design and management of new lamb and sheepmeat R&D including the development of a new cuts-based system (MSA Mark 2)
- provision of consulting advice to the MSA R&D team.
Key findings
For transformational change to the sheepmeat industry, the current MSA program needed to evolve from a pathways approach, that is well adopted by the processing sector, to a sophisticated cuts-based eating quality prediction model.
Benefits to industry
This project provided the following benefits which included but were not limited to:
- providing input into strategic development and experimental designs of nominated R&D projects
- development and innovation of the MSA Sheepmeat Model
- provision of scientific and industry support to MSA team members.
MLA action
This online summary will be published on the MLA R&D website.
Future research
Further research is required in this area as further MSA sheepmeat research is planned or completed.
More information
| Project manager: | Nathalie Lalaurie |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
