Animal health and welfare
R&D is critical for both on-farm productivity and meeting community animal welfare expectations.
Research & Development
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in topic "Eating quality"
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Use of NIR for measuring meat quality parametersThe aim of the project was to establish the feasibility of using near infrared (NIR) technology in a practical way...National
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MLA butcher pricing survey 2018-19The butcher pricing survey seeks to collect pricing data for independent beef and lamb retail butcher outlets and gauge the...National
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Rural R&D for Profit Program: Advanced Livestock Measurement Technologies for Globally Competitive Australian Meat Value Chains (ALMTech)Historically, lean meat yield (LMY) and eating quality (EQ) have been difficult traits to measure in the beef, pork and...National
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MSA infographic animation video – language translationThis project supported the translation of the MSA grading explanatory videos into two more additional languages, Korean and Chinese, for...National
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L.EQT.2107 Resource Flock MSA Mark II Limited Cut x CookIn this project, the effect of ageing times on various cuts was explored. From 160 lambs and 40 yearlings, the...National
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L.MSA.2304 - Meat Science Course 2022-23 (Western Analytics)The MSA meat science course is a requirement of the MSA Standards for MSA coordinators at MSA-licensed plants to complete the training.National
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L.MSG.2302 - myMSA and Data Capture Unit Application Maintenance Services FY23This project provided the MSA system, MLA staff and system vendor support in relation to the myMSA databases and DCU...National
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L.MSA.2308 - Event coordination of 2023 MSA EEQ SeriesThe Meat Standards Australia Excellence in Eating Quality series recognises beef producers who consistently deliver superior eating quality beef.National
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L.MSA.2209 - MSA Meat Science Course 2022The MSA meat science course is a requirement of the MSA Standards for MSA coordinators at MSA-licensed plants to complete the training.National
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P.PIP.0754 - Frewstal – DEXA Lamb Objective Measurement YieldDid you know that dual energy x-ray (DEXA) can determine carcase composition as lean, fat and bone percentage to provide carcase lean meat yield?National
MLA invests in both on-farm and off-farm research and development projects with a wide range of project partners, including producer groups, peak industry councils, the CSIRO, leading Australian universities and international research centres.
The R&D program is largely funded by producer levies, with matched funding from the Federal Government. Levies are also collected by the processing, lotfeeding and live export sectors, for investment in projects that support the red meat supply chain beyond the farm gate. Non-levy R&D funding is provided by industry partners through the MLA Donor Company.
In 2018–19 MLA invested $170.3 million in a range of research, development and adoption programs. This included $94.2 million invested through MLA Donor Company (MDC).
Program Areas
Grazing land management
New plant breeding technologies are being used to boost on-farm productivity.
Genetics and genomics
Genetics R&D is producing significant economic benefits for seedstock and meat producers.
Feedlot management
Investment has produced a suite of tools to help producers meet market specifications.
Environmental sustainability
R&D is aimed at increasing on-farm productivity and long-term sustainability.
Livestock production
Animal production R&D aims to increase on-farm productivity and profitability.
Food safety & traceability
R&D supports market access by enhancing product integrity and traceability.
Product innovation
Create innovative red meat products that satisfy consumer demand in domestic and international markets.
Biosecurity
Aims to improve the health and welfare of livestock and the productivity and integrity of the Australian red meat industry.
Digital agriculture
MLA invests in digital agriculture R&D, focusing on whole-farm digital infrastructure technologies.
