Centre for Animal Science

Fertility focus drives profits and productivity

Tom and Marie Copley understand that to achieve their business goals and breeding objectives, functional analysed genetics are essential. Genetic progress became the focus on their property, ‘Salty’, in 1986, when they started purchasing analysed genetics. This has been refined with 35 years of disciplined herd management and breeding decisions for incremental gains.

Tackling cattle ticks through DNA

Published on: 29 July 2021

A ground-breaking multi-nation study has shown that breeding strong tick resistance into all cattle breeds is feasible, indicating that cattle tick may be much more effectively managed, or even eradicated.

Shape-changing bacteria evade fowl cholera vaccines

Published on: 30 June 2021

The access to open air and outdoor lifestyle that is a feature of free-range chicken farming may well be putting birds at a higher risk of an untimely death.

Improving cow fertility and reducing cow and calf losses in the north

15 June 2021 8:30am–18 June 2021 2:00pm

in Events Promoted by QAAFI

Improving cow fertility and reducing cow and calf losses in the North. Join Dr Geoffry Fordyce, as he discusses common breeding herd problems and effective solutions.

Genomics drives discovery of low-emission sheep

Published on: 27 May 2021

New research explores a genetic link for high methane-producing sheep by analysing data on gut microbial populations with the animal’s genomic information, and measurements of the amount of methane it produces through burping.

Test tubes to farming practice

18 May 2021 12:00pm

in Science Seminars

Dr Geoffry Fordyce will present a QAAFI Science Seminar titled "Test tubes to farming practice".

The optimum cattle management system

Published on: 30 April 2021

The key drivers of beef productivity and profitability are being targeted by University of Queensland researchers to improve beef value and volume.
The best way to value-add on the management of cattle herds across Australian environments is being brought into sharp focus by integrated research across the supply chain.

Melissa Wooderson

PhD Candidate

Centre for Animal Science

Assessing animal experiences: A transdisciplinary challenge

27 April 2021 12:00pm

in Science Seminars

Dr Jill Fernandes will present a QAAFI Science Seminar titled "Assessing animal experiences: A transdisciplinary challenge".

Winners announced at 6th Animal Science Poster Olympics 2021

Published on: 19 February 2021

Over 50 people attended the 6th Animal Science Poster Olympics 2021 at The University Queensland on Friday 19 February 2021.
Animal science researchers from UQ, QUT and CSIRO exhibited 27 posters and delivered presentations to 14 industry judges during the event.