Ruminant Research Group News
The Ruminant Research Group was well represented at the recent 34th Australian Association of Animal Sciences Conference in Cairns, Qld in July 2022. A number of great presentations from our scientists and HDR students showcasing our world-class research outcomes. Well done team!
Bonnie Mayes
Liveweight, adrenal gland weight and blood variables of Merino wethers exposed to hot conditions are unaffected by stocking density
Ifa Hanafi.
Air ammonia concentrations under different bedding application rates and air changes in simulated cattle live export conditions
Ifa Hanafi.
Opportunity to decrease ammonia excretion in cattle urine by varying the crude protein and rumen degradable protein for live export diets
Amy Tait.
Synchronicity of lying in sheep and its relationship with group size
Jonathon Clay.
Dietary 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3 Increases the Concentration of Phosphorus in the Plasma of Ewes
Gurdeep Kour.
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in small ruminant farms in Western and Northern division of Fiji
Gamaliel Simanungkalit.
Time spent licking as a potential predictor of lick block supplement intake by grazing cattle
Skye Creevey.
Efficacy of Zeolite in Reducing NH3 Production in Beef Cattle Manure in an In-Vitro System
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Aussie innovator serves up world’s first lower emission steak
Australian innovator FutureFeed served up a world-first during National Science Week, dishing up sustainable seaweed-fed steak with celebrity chef Matt Moran. -
Woolworths part of $13 million investment into seaweed-fed beef trial
Supermarket giant Woolworths is part of a $13 million project that could fundamentally change a core grocery staple. But the key to the success of the project will be if shoppers don't notice the change at all. That grocery staple is beef – all kinds of beef, from steaks to mince -
Australia’s first steaks carrying lower-emissions claims score big points with consumers
HISTORY was made last night when Australian consumers for the first time sampled beef carrying clear production claims around reduced methane, delivered through the use of the red asparogopsis seaweed additive. -
Second feed additive found to reduce methane emissions by up to 90pc
A SECOND weapon in the red meat industry’s response to reducing methane emissions is preparing for launch in Australia, following extensive testing. -
The feed additive reducing methane emissions by up to 90%
The use of the feed additive Bovaer® (3-NOP) was recently evaluated as part of an MLA-funded project on reducing enteric methane emissions in Australian feedlot operations, and was found to reduce methane production by up to 90%. -
Feed additive found to reduce methane emissions by 90pc in feedlot trial
Participants in a webinar being staged today heard results from a feedlot trial where the feed additive Bovaer was found to reduce methane in feedlot cattle by up to 90 percent. -
No guesswork, nutrition’s all in the science
How does a woman hailing from the American Midwest find herself in Caroona, NSW? We catch up with animal researcher and mill supervisor Abby Nortrup as she shares her tale of two countries and why she lives and breathes all things animal nutrition. -
Livestock, climate and upcycling
Do we have a complete picture of ruminant livestock and their role in climate change? -
Goat meat could become a new staple
Research leader Jarrod Lees said samples of high-quality farmed goat meat were tested for tenderness and intramuscular fat.
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Virtual fencing testing at University of New England by Post-doctoral researcher Danila Marini and PhD candidate Tellisa Kearton
Virtual fencing, a concept for keeping domestic animals within a boundary using audio signals and electric pulses, is far less stressful on sheep than other standard farming practices, University of New England (UNE) researchers have found. -
PhD student Bonnie Mayes' Research featured in "Ruminations" Live Export News
When Bonnie Mayes enrolled in a Bachelor of Animal Science majoring in canine and equine studies, she couldn’t have predicted that five years later, the welfare of livestock being exported on ships from Australia would be her focus. -
Sheep welfare at heart
Danila Marini grew up in the suburbs, but has become an expert in the welfare of sheep. -
New publication - The influence of observing a maternal demonstrator on the ability of lambs to learn a virtual fence
Can social learning help lambs to learn a virtual fence?
All news
Nutrition and sustainability
Goat meat could become a new staple
A sustainable solution to livestock production
Aussie innovator serves up world’s first lower emission steak (riverineherald.com.au)
Woolworths part of $13 million investment into seaweed-fed beef trial (news.com.au)
Second feed additive found to reduce methane emissions by up to 90pc - Beef Central
The feed additive reducing methane emissions by up to 90% | Meat & Livestock Australia (mla.com.au)
Feed additive found to reduce methane emissions by 90pc in feedlot trial - Beef Central
No guesswork, nutrition’s all in the science
Ethics and welfare
The influence of observing a maternal demonstrator on the ability of lambs to learn a virtual fence
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