National Beef Genetics Advisory Committee 2007-2012
Project start date: | 25 November 2013 |
Project end date: | 11 July 2014 |
Publication date: | 11 July 2014 |
Project status: | Completed |
Livestock species: | Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle |
Summary
As part of the National Beef Genetics Improvement Program, MLA appointed a Beef Genetics Advisory Committee to operate at a strategic level of the industry. The Beef Genetics Advisory Committee performed two broad functions. These were to:
1. Provide advice to MLA on:Delivery to commercial, seedstock, feedlot and processor sectors of the beef industry
The best mix of Research, Development & Implementation(R, D & I) Projects
Monitoring of progress on the Beef Genetics Strategic Plan and current operational Projects
Future strategic directions for National R, D & I in Beef Genetics.
2. Provide progress reports to Industry through:Meetings of the Southern Australia Beef Research Committee (SABRC) and the Northern Australia Beef Research Committee (NABRC)
Annual National Beef Industry Genetics Forum.