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| DNA markers for the Australian beef industry |
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DNA marker technology and its value to the Australian beef industry has received widespread media coverage recently. Major research and development bodies released the attached statement on DNA markers on 24 June 2008. The Beef CRC endorses the industry statement.
To view the full statement, click here
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| Gene markers key to producing tender beef |
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Scientists from the Beef CRC have proved that meat produced by cattle carrying the favourable forms of gene markers for tenderness is more tender than meat from cattle which carry unfavourable forms of the genes.
In the past, production and processing techniques have been relied upon to improve the eating quality of beef. But an experiment conducted by Dr Paul Greenwood from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, and his Beef CRC colleagues from across Australia, indicates the genetic make-up of animal can also lead to a better dining experience.
To read the full media release, click here
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| Emily Piper, University of Queensland PhD student, accepts the Early Career Scientist Award from Master of Ceremonies Bernie Hobbs, ABC Science and Dr Geoff Garrett, Chief Executive, CSIRO. |
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A young scientist from Queensland hoping to discover a clean, green way of controlling cattle ticks has received a prestigious Early Career Scientist award.
Presented at the Cooperative Research Centre Association’s (CRCA’s) Annual conference, the Early Career Scientist Award recognizes the work of some of the brightest PhD students in the country.
Emily Piper, a University of Queensland PhD student working with the Beef CRC, was one of eight finalists nominated for the accolade.
To read the full media release, click here
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| Beef CRC science working on a genetic test to select for a polled herd |
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Dehorning is a time consuming exercise for producers and one which can negatively affect animal productivity and welfare. But the Beef CRC is working to change this.
A project supported by the Beef CRC, Meat & Livestock Australia and CSIRO could allow cattle producers to conduct a single genetic test on their stock to tell them which animals they need to breed from to produce a polled herd.
Dehorning in northern Australia is commonplace, but Dr Kishore Prayaga, CSIRO Livestock Industries, said there’s a growing need to develop a non-invasive genetic application which replaces the practice in the long-run.
To read the full Media Release, click here
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| "Science for Quality Beef", available now. |
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A new booklet which gives beef producers access to information they need to improve their on-farm productivity was launched in Armidale today.
The ‘Science for Quality Beef’ booklet is the latest publication from the Beef CRC, Australia’s largest integrated beef research program.
Who are we?
The Beef CRC is one of 14 successful CRCs awarded funding from the Commonwealth in the 2004 Round 9 bid. It uses emerging gene discovery and gene expression technologies to focus on precision cattle breeding and management. Read more »