Centre for Animal Science

UQ beef researchers are taking on the ambitious task of DNA sampling 30,000 cows and heifers in their quest to boost the fertility of northern herds.

A new QAAFI research project aimed at producing a preventative probiotic for cattle to mitigate poisoning from the potentially fatal pasture plant, pimelea, received funding from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) in 2017.

A cheap and effective tool that could save lives by helping health authorities target mosquitos infected with Zika virus has been developed by researchers from the University of Queensland and colleagues in Brazil.

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.