Ruminant Research Group
About us
The UNE Ruminant Research Group is focused on three main objectives:
Ethical livestock production: Our research aims to improve and build upon high animal welfare standards.
Efficient livestock production: By improving efficiency in livestock production we can reduce waste and improve the quality of production while reducing the impact on the environment and the health and welfare of the animals.
Sustainable livestock production: A key focus for our research, ensuring the viability of livestock industries into the future.
Our scientific staff, post-doctoral researchers and higher degree research students work on a diverse range of projects along with industry and government collaborators.
Featured news
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New publication - Physical and chemical characteristics of feedlot pen substrate bedded with woodchip under wet climatic conditions
Physical and chemical characteristics of feedlot pen substrate bedded with woodchip under wet climatic conditions -
Check out the latest news from our collaboration with the Pasifika Sheep and Goat Improvement Project
Pasifika Sheep and Goat Improvement Project is a ACIAR funded and aims to provide support to sheep and goat farmers in Fiji and Samoa. The project is composed by research, capacity building and extension components. -
Australian Association of Animal Sciences Conference Wrap-Up!
Our team presented their terrific work across a range of topics at the AAAS conference in Cairns in July 2022, click here to read the wrap-up! -
New Research Article!
Stocking density, restricted trough space, and implications for sheep behaviour and biological functioning
Our Research Partners
