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The Davies Livestock Research Centre delivers excellence in ruminant science to ensure the sustainability of the red meat industry.
We conduct multi-disciplinary research to answer scientific questions and respond to industry challenges with the end goal being to optimise animal productivity, product quality and wellbeing. To do this the centre brings together experts in animal breeding, genetics, physiology, reproduction, genomics, bioinformatics, biochemistry, physics and engineering.
The Davies Livestock Research Centre delivers cutting edge, competitive science to improve the growth of the ruminant livestock sector by:
- Being national industry focused and internationally connected.
- Supporting the development of next generation capabilities and practices through high quality, collaborative, and trans-disciplinary research programs.
- Leveraging the extensive experience within the Davies Livestock Research Centre to translate research into practice.
Case studies
How does parental DNA affect cattle growth?
Determining the patterns of expression and mechanisms of gene regulation at key fetal stages will provide us with information about normal development.
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Meating the challenge to optimise lamb
We're assisting lamb processors to turn to the power of mathematics and employ optimisation methodologies to guide them to make the most from each carcase.
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How do we measure animal emotions?
We're using new molecular biomarkers to improve pig welfare and the assessment of their welfare.
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Creating a fast and effective lice test for sheep
We linked up with industry to develop a test that can accurately, quickly and cost effectively determine presence of lice before or at shearing.
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Where do Hong Kong’s feral cattle come from?
We analysed genotypes of Hong Kong's feral cattle population to determine their origin.
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The global bovine epigenome
We're developing new and improved breeding tools by incorporating epigenomics information into existing technology platforms.