Centre for Animal Science

Mr Harrison Lamb

PhD Candidate

UQ research sharpens new genetic test to breed hornless cattle

Published on: 1 May 2026

Australian cattle producers can more accurately determine whether animals in their herd will grow horns, thanks to a new genetic test developed using University of Queensland research.

The Animal Science Poster Olympics

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Established in 2012, this competition is hosted by QAAFI's Centre for Animal Science. It attracts around 50 higher-degree students or early career researchers in animal science from universities, CSIRO, the Department of Primary Industries and other research institutions.

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DNA testing solves a hornless cattle mystery

Published on: 1 April 2026

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a previously undetected causal variant of the polled or hornless gene in Australian cattle.

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Rapid testing to tackle chemical resistance in Australian cattle ticks

Published on: 17 March 2026

University of Queensland researchers are calling on Australian cattle producers to provide ticks for testing to better understand the growing resistance of cattle ticks to chemical control.

Model maps potential lumpy skin disease gateways to Australia

Published on: 13 March 2026

Two locations have been identified as the most likely entry points into Australia for a disease that poses a huge risk to the beef and dairy industries.

Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs

Published on: 10 March 2026

A University of Queensland analysis of genetic data from northern Australian cattle has identified key regions of the genome that influence traits like fertility, growth and body condition, sometimes all at the same time.

Industry support to ignite the future of agriculture

Published on: 16 February 2026

A treatment using natural compounds as a clean solution to fungicides in horticulture and a cheap oral swab test to predict methane emissions in livestock are the targets of two funding grants for University of Queensland researchers.

Testing confirms chemical-free future for fighting flystrike

Published on: 12 February 2026

Researchers have successfully shown a University of Queensland developed technology can improve the efficacy of a chemical-free flystrike treatment for sheep.

Australia partners with ILRI to upskill researchers from Africa and Asia

Published on: 12 November 2025

Australia has joined forces with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to help support training of researchers from developing countries to advance sustainable livestock production.