MSA Research and Development Eating Quality Testing and Technical Support 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20
| Project start date: | 01 July 2019 |
| Project end date: | 30 June 2020 |
| Publication date: | 01 September 2020 |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The consultant supports the development and further enhancement of MSA and Eating Quality programs.
Objectives
- Input into strategic development of experimental design for nominated R&D plans and projects.
- Continual development and innovation of the MSA beef model.
- Provision of scientific and industry support to MSA.
- Management and maintenance of the MSA R&D database as well as insight into the international database.
- Co-ordination and oversight of consumer sensory testing trials and analysis.
- MSA Beef Pathways Committee attendance and secretariat service.
- International Meat Research 3G Foundation and Global Databank Initiation.
Benefits to industry
The expertise provided by the consultant is extremely valuable to the industry to facilitate development of Australia’s MSA beef model and eating quality systems including consumer sensory protocols.
Future research
The consultant will continue to be contracted to add further value to the MSA program.
More information
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Polkinghornes Pty Ltd |
