Centre for Animal Science

Industry leaders will take to the stage in Rockhampton on May 10 as part of the “Sustainable Beef: The Northern Frontier” seminar at Beef Australia 2018.

Dr Roberto Carvalheiro was seeking the leaders in animal breeding and genetics when he choose the University of Queensland (UQ) for his sabbatical year.

A massive global study involving 58,000 cattle has pinpointed the genes that influence the complex genetic trait of height in cattle, opening the door for researchers to use the same approach to map high-value traits including those important for beef and milk production. 

Calf Alive attracted over 140 delegates to learn and discuss calf loss. The meeting held in Capella in Queensland’s Central Highlands consisted of leader in the beef industry; prominently producers there were also representative from agribusiness and pastoral companies. There was also a strong participation by experts in research, development and extension sector.

The Improving beef production through management of plant toxins project will be led by University of Queensland Associate Professor Mary Fletcher and was one of 12 new on-farm projects to receive a share of $9.5 million of levy funds for 2017/18.

Researchers from the University of Queensland and James Cook University have teamed with beef producers to look at improving tick resistance in cattle.

The unique challenges of the Australia beef industry and world-leading beef research capabilities led Texan PhD student Bailey Engle to QAAFI and Brisbane.

QAAFI's Professor Ala Tabor chaired the 9th Tick and tick-borne pathogen (TTP9) and 1st Asia-Pacific Rickettsia Conference in Cairns from 27th August-1st September 2017 which attracted 240 delegates from 37 countries