News: Annual Report 2019

Meating the challenge to optimise lamb

Optimising lamb workshop

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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The global bovine epigenome

Cow by JackieLou DL from Pixabay

We're developing new and improved breeding tools by incorporating epigenomics information into existing technology platforms.
 

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How do we measure animal emotions?

Pigs

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

Animal science student with 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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How are the different immune components in colostrum absorbed by neonate calves?

Hue Thi Do fieldwork

We investigated the different immune components in colostrum and their absorption by the neonate calf to help producers manage calf health and their long-term production.

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How does colostrum affect dairy cow productivity?

Rebel Skirving calves

Our research shows that calves perform just as well with foster colostrum as they do with maternal colostrum.

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Where do Hong Kong’s feral cattle come from?

Hong Kong feral cattle Fig 1

We analysed genotypes of Hong Kong's feral cattle population to determine their origin.

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