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Genetics & genomics - research and development
MLA’s investment in R&D aims to improve the rate of genetic progress in the beef cattle and sheep industries to permanently improve on-farm productivity and animal health and contribute towards meeting consumer demands.
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MLA's genetics hub
Find out how to use breeding values to accelerate your herd or flock’s productivity.
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MLA launches information hub for next generation of beef genetics
Australian beef producers, breeders and industry stakeholders can now access a dedicated online resource explaining the development of one of the most significant advancements in the nation's livestock genetics system with the launch of Meat & Livestock Australia's (MLA) Multibreed Beef Genetic Evaluation Information Hub.
Industry news
14 September 2026
Which bucks deliver the biggest returns? Learn more at Measured Goats
The Measured Goats Field Day is one of the largest and most comprehensive goat genetics research programs undertaken anywhere in the world – and it’s taking place right here in our own backyard.
Industry news
07 September 2026
Genetics
The productive potential of a sheep is defined by its genetic makeup that interacts with environmental factors, such as nutrition, to determine the extent to which the potential is realised. While an animal's specific genetic makeup is unique to that animal, many important production traits are shared within breeds and...
Research & Development
11 May 2016
Genetics
Achieving desired production and profitability targets within a farmed goat breeding enterprise is influenced by genetics.
Research & Development
13 June 2016
Genetics
The productive potential of any animal is defined by its genetic makeup that then interacts with environmental factors eg nutrition, to determine the extent to which the potential is realised.
Research & Development
13 June 2016
Genetics that cut methane, not productivity
NSW Angus cattle and sheep producers, Sam and Kirsty White are passionate advocates for a more sustainable red meat future, so supporting MLA’s ‘Low methane beef’ genetic research project was an easy decision.
Industry news
29 July 2026
Breeding EDGE | Cannonvale, QLD
Breeding EDGE is a three-day workshop designed to assist producers improve and refine their breeder herd management and genetic improvement plans using genetic and reproductive knowledge and technologies, to achieve desired production targets.
Events
24 Nov 2026 | 08:00 am
Cannonvale, QLD
BredWell FedWell beefworkshop-Dilston
BredWell FedWell (BWFW) is a practical, one-day introductory workshop on how productivity and profitability can be improved through good breeding and feeding over the livestock production cycle, with a specific focus on profit drivers. On the back of a decade of success, the BWFW workshops have been redeveloped to reflect evolving best practice genetics and nutrition management.
Events
15 Oct 2026 | 08:30 am
Dilston TAS
Livestock Production Assurance
The Australian livestock industry’s on-farm assurance program.
National Livestock Identification System
Australia’s world-leading system for the identification and traceability of livestock.
eNVD
Find resources tailored to ther Southern Rangelands experience.
Meat Standard Australia
Find resources tailored to ther Southern Rangelands experience.

