News: Case study
Meating the challenge to optimise lamb
![Optimising lamb workshop](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/10-optimising-lamb-workshop-0560.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=O2SPAop2)
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.
The global bovine epigenome
![Cow by JackieLou DL from Pixabay](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/cow-pb.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=6wDFdhv4)
We're developing new and improved breeding tools by incorporating epigenomics information into existing technology platforms.
How do we measure animal emotions?
![Pigs](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/pigs-3.jpg?h=96a96008&itok=WzTgUpoS)
We're using new molecular biomarkers to improve pig welfare and the assessment of their welfare.
Creating a fast and effective lice test for sheep
![Animal science student with sheep](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/animal-science-sheep-27191.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=IJZ8iO_X)
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](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/15-hue-thi-do-field-43web.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=n7PyP5FU)
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](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-08/davies-rebel-skirving-372.jpg?h=8268fcbc&itok=20Vef7sZ)
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](/davies-research-centre/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/17-hong-kong-cattle4.jpg?h=5fce77a7&itok=0UeP9xFn)
We analysed genotypes of Hong Kong's feral cattle population to determine their origin.
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How can human reproductive medicine techniques help improve livestock artificial breeding programs?
We’re using human reproductive medicine techniques to improve livestock artificial breeding programs.