Novel govadotrophin protocols have been used in multiple ovulation and embryo transfer programs. The resulting embryos have been cryopreserved for transfer to recipient buffalo cows and the procedures lay a foundation for rapidly spreading improved genotypes for buffalo meat production. Made further advances in developing a feeding pellet using a system that should result in producers being able to manufacture the pellet on farm. Ceased ostrich nutrition research in Tasmania due to the withdrawal of a commercial farm input and modified other similar research in Queensland for the same reason. Developed the nutritional requirements of breeder birds based on on-farm mixing to obtain the effects of diet in growing emus being offered diets of varying energy and protein concentration.
Some projects have objectives that cover overlapping segments along the chain.
This emphasis takes cognisance of the value of these products for the crocodile, buffalo, ostrich, emu and kangaroo industries. Continue to increase the scope of the program with initial funding of business plans and feasibility studies for hares and snails. Give consideration to increasing the scope of software packages for financial analysis of enterprises. Also give consideration to expanding benchmarking development from the inception style to greater alliances and responsibilities of stakeholders in establishing databases and analysing performances. Publish final reports for distribution via hard copy and the Internet to industry and other stockholder interests.