Future Farm Industries CRC
Scholarship Description
Backgrounding is the process of feeding young animals after weaning in preparation to finishing (either in a paddock or feedlot) for meat production. A number of biochemical attributes of saltbush would suggest that it could be used in backgrounding systems for animals that are not ready for finishing prior to the summer/autumn feed gap. We would like a PhD student to test the hypothesis that young animals that have had access to saltbush in summer will be healthier than animals that have been maintained on stubbles and supplementary grain. Further, these animals will finish faster when provided a finishing ration (either in a feedlot or on high quality pastures) and will yield a higher value meat product. Sheep or cattle could be studied and the meat product will have a “clean, green and ethical” marketing advantage.
| Reference Number: | 3834 |
| Study Subject: | Can saltbush improve meat quality and yield when used in a backgrounding system prior to finishing? |
| 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, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Crop and pasture production, Microbiology 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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