R&D Priorities & Call For Tenders
R&D Priorities for 2011-2012 have been identified by the R&D Specialist Groups and approved by the R&D Advisory Committee. Researchers are encouraged to respond to a call for tenders addressing these priorities.
A downloadable version of the 2011-2012 R&D Priorities is available here.
A call for tenders for R&D projects to address these priorities was made on 3 May 2011 and closed on 3 June 2011.
Download the Call for Tender document here.
2011-2012 R&D Priorities
R&D priorities for 2011-2012 have been identified by the R&D Specialist Groups and approved by the R&D Advisory Committee.
1. Marketing, supply chain & product development:
• Strengthen value chain traceability and improve the communication of market signals in the pork value chain.
• Improve our understanding and strategic analysis of pork consumers.
• Delivery of nutritious, high quality fresh pork to consumers.
Contact: Ms Heather Channon
heather.channon@australianpork.com.au or 03 9645 9189.
2. Genetics, genetic modification & genetic transfer:
• Develop selection criteria for weight of primal cuts and consistent carcase quality.
• Develop selection strategies for consistent performance of pigs across environments.
• Use of haemoglobin levels in sows and pigs to improve piglet survival, blood haemoglobin levels and pork iron content.
• Further enhancement of commercial embryo transfer.
Contact: Dr Darryl D’Souza
darryl.dsouza@australianpork.com.au or 02 6285 2200.
3. Production & pork quality:
• Strategies to stimulate the pigs’ growth hormone systems.
• Revision of protein and energy requirements for grower-finishers.
• Innate immune system activation and its impact on pig production.
• The impact of weather damaged feed grains (mycotoxins) on carcase quality especially issues such as bruising and trim loss.
Contact: Dr Darryl D’Souza
darryl.dsouza@australianpork.com.au or 02 6285 2200.
4. Industry capability & technology transfer:
• Increase ‘industry connectedness’ through ongoing, two-way communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitate the transfer and adoption of research outcomes and new technologies to stakeholders.
• Build capability of our people to address industry’s needs.
• Evaluate the rate of adoption and impact of new technologies to assist with setting research priorities.
Contact: Ms Emalyn Loudon.
emalyn.loudon@australianpork.com.au or 02 6285 2200.
5. Environment & welfare:
• Innovation and uptake of Best Management Practices including outdoor production, by-product refinement/nutrient extraction, regulatory forums, and EnviroCheck extension.
• Validation of environmental performance/data including nutrient tracking of outdoor piggeries and by-product reuse areas, and water and energy use on Australian piggeries.
• Methane mitigation and utilisation including minimal methane systems and alternative systems for solids removal.
• Cross-sectoral involvement – contribution to Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI).
Contact: Ms Janine Price
janine.price@australianpork.com.au or 02 6285 2200.
• John Barnett Fellowship.
• Application and implementation of standards across industry to underpin the requirements of the Model Code – case studies/retro-fit options for producers, and refinement and re-packaging of the APIQ„Ï PigCare module.
• Community engagement through cross sectoral industry consumer surveys.
Contact: Dr Pat Mitchell
pat.mitchell@australianpork.com.au or 03 5488 2306.
6. Quality assurance, biosecurity & food safety:
• Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) antibody response.
• Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) training.
• Australian Export Meat Inspection System (AEMIS)/processed meat safety/hygiene.
• Food safety initiatives including Toxoplasmosis exposure and Salmonella Typhimurium molecular genotyping and risk modelling.
Contact: Mr Bill Salter
bill.salter@australianpork.com.au or 02 6285 2200.