In this section:
Meat & Wool
Integrated Production
Breeding Values for Beef Cattle, Coat Colour Genes, Dark Fibre Control in Sheep and Wool, Evaluation of Genetic Markers for Production Traits in Sheep, Genetics of Meat Quality in Cattle, Growth Pathways in High Quality Beef, Merino Crossbreeding and Objectionable Fibres, Pasture Utilisation, Wool Biology and Wool Follicle Initiation, Wool Contamination, Wool Quality and Metrology.
Breeding and Genetics
The Livestock Breeding and Genetics science program area provides a range of specialist capabilities in quantitative and molecular genetics, reproductive biology and wool metrology currently being applied mainly to the extensive livestock industries of sheep and cattle to enhance genetic improvement programs, breeding efficiency and to ensure product quality, but which can also be applied to aquatic species and other livestock species (dairy cattle, pigs, chickens, goats, deer, alpaca, rabbits etc).
Animal Health & Metabolism
Impact of Parasitism on Dairy Production in South Australia, Parasite Control in Prime Lamb Flocks, Worm Infections and Cobalt Deficiency in Grazing Sheep.
Selection Demonstration Flocks
The selection demonstration flock project demonstrates the merits of alternate sheep selection strategies, and creates a climate for open discussion and exchange of ideas relating to sheep selection strategies. Annually, each autumn, a field day is held to release the latest results and techniques.
Intensive Livestock Production Systems
Pork, chicken and egg industries.
Grazing Production Systems
The Grazing Production Systems Science Program Area (SPA) conducts scientific research on beef production, sheep meat and wool production and on the sustainability of existing and novel grazing systems designed to increase industry productivity.
