Agrisearch Projects - beef
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RCF-03/2017: Improving efficiency within feed-to-yield systems: understanding drivers of milk quality and fertility
05 July 2021
Completed
HUBS (Hills and Uplands for Beef and Sheep)
19 November 2020
Completed
Development of Ovine Information System (OvIS)
07 July 2020
Completed
Identifying the barriers to Improving grassland utilisation and milk production from forage on NI dairy farms
07 July 2020
Completed
Effects of sheep grazing strategies on animal performance and grass production, utilisation and quality
06 July 2020
Completed
Investigating the effect of frequency of fresh pasture allocation has on the individual performance of lactating dairy cattle
06 July 2020
Completed
Investigating the occurrence, impact and early diagnosis of rumen fluke in sheep and cattle (in the UK). Rumen Fluke Project (BBSRC)
06 July 2020
Completed
(Super-G) Developing Sustainable Permanent Grassland systems and policies (DBS-92-17)
03 July 2020
In Progress
Evaluation of ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock production sector in Northern Ireland (DBS-90-17).
03 July 2020
In Progress
Intelligent Total Energy Management in Dairying (iTEMiD)
03 July 2020
Completed
TemperGene: Effect of genetics and environment on cattle temperament and its selection potential for improvement in behavioural characteristics to improve health and safety on-farm
03 July 2020
Completed
Development of systems to improve dairy origin beef young stock health and performance
10 May 2019
Completed
Improving the control of liver fluke in cattle in the United Kingdom
16 April 2019
Completed
The role of confinement, partial confinement and zero grazing systems within the Northern Ireland dairy sector, and the identification of strategies to optimise these systems.
08 March 2016
Completed
Efficient, innovative and sustainable heifer rearing systems: improving efficiencies through the utilisation of precision technologies and an enhanced understanding of the nutrient requirement of dairy
08 March 2016
Completed
The role of higher protein forages and home grown protein sources within Northern Ireland dairy systems.
08 March 2016
Completed
Evaluation of prediction accuracy of milk mid-infrared spectroscopy technique for feeding efficiency and methane emissions from dairy cows using AFBI calorimeter data
08 March 2016
Completed
Improving the efficiency of feed resource use within the diets of confined dairy cows through precision feeding and improved concentrate allocation strategies
07 December 2011
Completed
Effect of nutritional management during the first 42 days post calving on 'lactational' performance, uterine health, and subsequent reproductive performance post partum
16 September 2011
Completed
GrassCheck 4 (D-51-10)
04 September 2011
Completed
Comparison of the performance of two cow genotypes within a low input grazing system and a high input total confinement system
29 August 2011
Completed
IMPACT OF REARING REGIME ON THE SENSORY QUALITY OF SIRLOIN FROM YOUNG BULLS
15 August 2022
In Progress
Multi-species Swards for Beef and Sheep
18 January 2021
In Progress
HUBS (Hills and Uplands for Beef and Sheep) (BS-36-19)
19 November 2020
In Progress
Food Futures SMART Sustainable Agri-Food Production (DBS-94-17)
08 July 2020
In Progress
Feed into Beef Industry Group (CIEL)
08 July 2020
In Progress
ECOSWARD: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE POTENTIAL FOR MULTISPECIES SWARDS TO ENHANCE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES WITHIN SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS (DBS-99-19).
07 July 2020
In Progress
Investigating the occurrence, impact and early diagnosis of rumen fluke in sheep and cattle (in the UK). Rumen Fluke Project (BBSRC) (DBS-67-14)
06 July 2020
In Progress
STAMP - Strategic use of Antimicrobials in Dairy, Beef and Lamb Production (RCF-05-2017)
03 July 2020
In Progress
Beef from Grass - An evaluation of beef grazing strategies for the NI beef industry
12 April 2019
In Progress
Development of sheep breeding strategies for sustainable sheep systems
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing breeding and management strategies to reduce lameness in the Northern Ireland sheep flock
24 August 2011
Completed
Improved worm control strategies for sheep in the hill and lowland sectors
24 August 2011
Completed
The Effects of Genetics of Lowland Crossbred Ewes & Terminal Sires on Lamb Output & Carcass Quality
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing Low Cost, Natural Care Systems of Sheep Production
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing easy-care sheep systems
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing improved worm control strategies for sheep in the hill and lowland sectors
24 August 2011
Completed
Production of a CD on 'Using research information to reduce the costs of producing milk, beef and lamb'
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing Low Cost, Easy-Care Lambing Systems
24 August 2011
Completed
Selecting for easy care traits in lowland sheep flocks
24 August 2011
Completed
Environmental consequences of maintaining crossbred ewes in the hill sector
24 August 2011
Completed
Long term economic consequences of maintaining crossbred ewes in the hill sector
24 August 2011
Completed
Research to evaluate the factors influencing the rates of adoption of sheep research in NI
24 August 2011
Completed
Developing Improved Ewes for the Hill Sheep Sector Through Crossbreeding
24 August 2011
Completed
Managing first lactation heifers to maximise welfare and productivity
24 August 2011
Completed
Improving the diagnostics of Bovine Johne's Disease at the herd and animal level
24 August 2011
Completed
Benchmarking the control of BVD in NI
24 August 2011
Completed
Improving nutrient management within intensive grassland based dairy systems
24 August 2011
Completed
Development of sustainable milk production systems designed to reduce environmental impact and maximise animal welfare
24 August 2011
Completed
Effectiveness of different footbath solutions in the treatment of digital dermatitis in cows
24 August 2011
Completed
Grass Check 3 - Monitoring of grass and clover growth and sward quality across NI
24 August 2011
Completed
Maximising Returns from Beef Progeny Sourced in the Dairy Herd
24 August 2011
Completed
Measurement of physical and financial performance across 10 farms over three years to identify the main drivers of profitability on Northern Ireland dairy farms of grass growth and utilisation and herd performance
24 August 2011
Completed
Influence of breed, diet and body condition score on lameness in cattle
24 August 2011
Completed
Survey to determine prevalence of NI suckler and dairy herds with evidence of current or recent infection with BVD virus
24 August 2011
Completed
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Northern Ireland Dairy Sector
24 August 2011
Completed
Effect of three different concentrate build up strategies in early lactation on production performance health and fertility of high-yielding dairy cows
24 August 2011
Completed
The effect of protein levels in dairy cow diets on body reserves throughout lactation
23 August 2011
Completed
Economic Evaluation of Holstein Bull Beef Production
23 August 2011
Completed
Footbath Design and Use
23 August 2011
Completed
Producing a Booklet on 'Improving Milk Composition in the Dairy Herd'
23 August 2011
Completed
Alternative forages for dairy cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
Monitoring and prediction of grass growth in Northern Ireland- Grass Check 2
23 August 2011
Completed
Development of Improved Methods for Rationing Dairy Cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
Optimum Northern Ireland Milk Production systems, with milk prices between 16 and 21 ppl
23 August 2011
Completed
Are International Dairy Sire Genetic Evaluations Relevant to Milk Production Systems in NI
23 August 2011
Completed
Dairy Herd Fertility - Examination of Effects of Increasing Genetic Merit and Other Herd Factors on Reproductive Performance
23 August 2011
Completed
On-farm Monitoring of Grass Growth, Grass Quality and Herbage Intakes of Dairy Cows in Northern Ireland
23 August 2011
Completed
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Range of Time-Temperature Pasturiastion Combinations
23 August 2011
Completed
Production of a CD on 'Using research information to reduce the costs of producing milk, beef and sheep'
23 August 2011
Completed
Reducing organic nitrogen outputs from dairy cows and beef cattle in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
23 August 2011
Completed
The Effect of the Type of Dietary Supplement on the Performance of the Grazing Dairy Cow
23 August 2011
Completed
Development of methodology to enable prediction of actual manure N output from dairy cows in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in Northern Ireland
23 August 2011
Completed
Expanding Output Efficiency in Environmentally Friendly Systems
23 August 2011
Completed
A Comparison of Four Contrasting Milk Production Systems for Winter Calving High Genetic Merit Cows
23 August 2011
Completed
Developing Improved Heifer Rearing Systems
23 August 2011
Completed
The effect of increasing calf growth rate in the first 2 months of life on subsequent lifetime performance
23 August 2011
Completed
Increasing dairy cow intakes by optimising feeding system design
23 August 2011
Completed
Improving heifer rearing regimes on farms in Northern Ireland
23 August 2011
Completed
Strategies for reducing lameness in Northern Ireland Dairy Herds
23 August 2011
Completed
Expanding output efficiently in Environmentally Friendly Systems (Extension)
23 August 2011
Completed
The effect of increasing calf growth rate in the first two months of life on subsequent lifetime performance
23 August 2011
Completed
Developing supplementation strategies for dairy cows - A new approach incorporating cow status and cow potential
23 August 2011
Completed
Low input forages for dairy cow production systems
23 August 2011
Completed
An Examination of the Potential Contribution of Cross Breeding to Improve the Profitability of Dairying in Northern Ireland
23 August 2011
Completed
Improving the effeciency of grass utilisation and nutrient use from slurry under rotational grazing by dairy cows
23 August 2011
Completed
To Assess the Potential of the Norwegian (NRF) Breed as a Means of Improving the Fertility and Health Status of the Northern Ireland Dairy Herd
23 August 2011
Completed
Control of botulism in Cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
To Investigate if MAP can Survive the Spray Drying Process
23 August 2011
Completed
A comparison of three contrasting systems of milk production for Spring calving dairy cows
23 August 2011
Completed
Improving the efficiency of grass and nutrient use from slurry under rotational grazing by dairy cows
23 August 2011
Completed
Development of genetics / management recording system for the Northern Ireland beef industry
23 August 2011
Completed
Maximising Returns from Beef Progeny Sourced in the Dairy Herd
23 August 2011
Completed
On-farm research to direct low carbon beef production in the Northern Ireland beef industry.
23 August 2011
Completed
Maximising Beef Output from the Suckler Herd through Production of Heavy Suckler Bulls
23 August 2011
Completed
Low input forages for beef production
23 August 2011
Completed
Control of Botulism in Cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
The effect of increasing calf growth rate in the first two months of life on subsequent lifetime performance
23 August 2011
Completed
The Effects of Slaughter Weight on the Efficiency of Lean Meat Production From Holstein Bull Calves and on the Quality of Processed Meat From Their Carcasses, and its Suitability for Markets
23 August 2011
Completed
The Effects of the Geneotype of Beef Cows and Terminal Crossing Sires on the Quality of Their Progeny and Their Suitability for Different Market Outlets
23 August 2011
Completed
The Effects of Housing System on the Behaviour, Welfare and Performance of Beef Cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
An Examination of Factors Affecting the Dirtiness of Finished Beef Cattle
23 August 2011
Completed
Production of a CD on 'Using research information to reduce the costs of producing milk, beef and sheep'
23 August 2011
Completed
Reducing organic nitrogen outputs from dairy cows and beef cattle in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
23 August 2011
Completed
Economic Evaluation of Holstein Bull Beef Production
23 August 2011
Completed
Survey to Determine the Prevelance of infection with BVD Virus in Suckler and Dairy Herds in Northern Ireland
19 August 2011
Completed
Increasing the lifetime growth rate of beef cattle - B-05-01
17 August 2011
Completed
Contribution of meat (beef and lamb) from grass fed ruminants to the total human dietary intake of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
17 August 2011
Completed
Developing Improved Ewes for the Hill Sheep Sector Through Crossbreeding - S-07-03 (3)
17 August 2011
Completed
Developing Improved Ewes for the Hill Sheep Sector Through Crossbreeding - S-07-03 (2)
17 August 2011
Completed