Future Farm Industries CRC

Scholarship Description

Saltbush forage is digested inefficiently by sheep and this is only partially related to high salt. Sheep eating saltbush eructate more methane gas per unit of digestible organic matter intake than sheep eating a straw and grain ration. This difference represents a loss of digestible energy and increased greenhouse gas emissions. If the amount of methane produced can be minimised then more energy would be available to the animal for production and less methane would be emitted to the atmosphere. Given that energy is the major factor limiting animal performance from saltbush-based pastures reducing the inefficiency of digestion will have a large impact on the economic value of these pastures. Further, as there is mounting pressure on animal industries to reduce methane emissions, it will be important to understand the mechanisms and develop strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions from livestock grazing saltbush in order to capitalise on potential carbon storage benefits.

Reference Number:	3833
Study Subject:	Optimising the utilisation of saltbush-based pastures
Web Address:	http://www.futurefarmcrc.com.au/pg_education.html
Provided By:	Future Farm Industries CRC
To be undertaken at:	The University of Western Australia.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered on an ongoing basis to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD28000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, Animal production, Crop and pasture production or Physiology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

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